Hotel for Dogs

PGUnited States rating20091h 40mComedy, Family
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PG US
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Two siblings who are in foster care find a way to care for their beloved dog by turning an abandoned hotel into a sanctuary. They soon find themselves looking after many other stray dogs that need a home. The children must work together to keep their secret and find a permanent place for both themselves and the animals.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family comedy with a mix of quiet moments and scenes of active movement. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe children face the possibility of the dogs being sent to a pound.

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  1. 1Why did the children feel it was so important to keep the dogs together?
  2. 2How did the siblings show teamwork to make the hotel a better place for the dogs?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the kids cared for the animals that didn't have homes?

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