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202060 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Rescue Me

202060 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Animal shelters and rescues across the United States highlight the daily efforts of volunteers and staff caring for abandoned and abused animals.

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Alex Zinzopoulos

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Animal shelters and rescues across the United States highlight the daily efforts of volunteers and staff caring for abandoned and abused animals.

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Jack Skyyler

Jack Skyylerdirector

Alex Zinzopoulos

Alex Zinzopoulosdirector

Gini Graham Scottwriter

Synopsis

Jack Skyyler's "Rescue Me" follows the daily operations of animal shelters and rescues across the United States. The film features the efforts of volunteers and staff who care for abandoned and abused animals. It presents stories of animals in need, alongside the individuals who foster and adopt them. Personal accounts reveal the challenges faced in finding loving homes. The documentary runs for 60 minutes and emphasizes the commitment required for animal welfare.

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