The character of Becca appears in every single scene.
Two different yellow Labrador retrievers played the part of Staley; one of which was adopted by the director and his wife.
Majority of principal cast and crew members had experienced breast cancer in some facet of their lives, causing several to work below their normal rates in support of the film's vision, which is to benefit breast cancer research and prevention.
Jefferson Moore: [Chicago Reference] 'Staley', Dean's fictional hometown, and subsequently, the name that Becca gives to her new puppy, is taken from the Decatur Staleys, the 1920's pro football team which later became the Chicago Bears.