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Rescuing Rex

202090 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Rescuing Rex

202090 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Caregivers in Taiwan rescue homeless dogs and transport them from kennels in Texas to new homes in Toronto and Vancouver.

“They're homeless. They're nameless. Now a new generation is coming to their rescue.”

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Caregivers in Taiwan rescue homeless dogs and transport them from kennels in Texas to new homes in Toronto and Vancouver.

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Leora Eisendirector

Leora Eisenwriter

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In Taiwan's mountainous regions, caregivers dedicate their efforts to rescuing homeless dogs from difficult conditions. Directed by Leora Eisen, "Rescuing Rex" follows these individuals as they transport animals from kennels in Texas to new homes in Toronto and Vancouver. The 90-minute film documents the rise of international dog adoptions, particularly among millennials, and the social media campaigns that support these initiatives. It presents a movement focused on aiding pets in need across borders.

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