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Animal Sanctuary

Description: This documentary series explores the animal rescue community in and around Austin, Texas, providing a window into the captivating world through moving, humorous and powerful stories of animals and the humans who love them. The episodes transport audiences to a ranch where humans heal alongside goats, a pioneering no-kill shelter that has saved the lives of 80,000 dogs and cats, an arena where children disabilities learn to walk with the help of horses and a program in which female prisoners find second chances alongside rescue puppies. The series captures the inspiring, life-changing bond that occurs between people who have dedicated their lives to rescue and the animals who rescue them right back.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2020
First episode air date: October 29, 2020
Network: CBS All Access
Genre: Television documentary
Executive Producers: Richard Linklater, Bill Guttentag, Phil McGraw, Jay McGraw, Julia Eisenman, Nayeema Raza
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