The Dog Lover

PGUnited States rating20161h 41mDrama, Family
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A college student goes undercover to investigate a puppy mill and help rescue dogs. As she works closer with the breeder, she begins to question the motives of the organization that sent her.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The drama follows a steady narrative with long scenes and a focus on character development. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe depiction of conditions in a puppy mill may be distressing for some children.

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  1. 1How did the main character's feelings about her job change as she got to know the people she was investigating?
  2. 2What did you think about the different ways people tried to help the animals in the movie?
  3. 3Why do you think it is important to trust your own instincts when something feels wrong?

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