Documentary: One Nation Under Dog
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koalathebearBlurb: We're a nation of dog lovers, but unfortunately there are not enough of us to go around.This heartfelt documentary explores the conflicted and passionate relationships we have with dogs, inspiring us to rethink how we treat them.
Website: http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/one_nation_under_dog-film39388.html#.UA7os-1Fx5g
Trailer:
It was very interesting and very moving but it was sooooo sad ... I cried buckets in one section.
The documentary was sad but very fascinating - the agony of owners of dangerous dogs, torn between doing the 'right' thing and the love for their dog. People who were grieving for a lost pet and couldn't let go - to the point of cloning the dog! The section on puppy mills was upsetting but the rescue groups were amazing, particularly this guy - just the way he was able to transfer an initially wary and aggressive dog into a loving dog again.
I really recommend it - but do prepare yourself for some upsetting moments.
The part when they show the pound putting dogs in a metal box in readiness for gassing just did me in. I started crying when the dogs were resisting - obviously terrified. I was horrified when I saw how crowded the box got. I was bawling my eyes out when you could hear the sound of the distressed dogs crying to escape. I didn't think it could get worse but when they opened the box and put some puppies on top of the dead dogs, I started crying all over again and then when the bodies were dumped into a truck - the Canadian was demanding why I was watching this but part of me wanted to see this because it is bolstering my decision to foster dogs. I can't believe people can be so heartless as to abandon their dogs the way they do and I really want to be part of giving dogs a second chance in life because they have no say over their own destiny.
The clip is here:
It is done 'humanely' but it is still absolutely devastating and heart-breaking. Dan wanted to know why I put myself through watching it - but he watched it, too. I guess everyone KNOWS what happens to unwanted dogs, but to actually SEE it is quite confronting. If you can bring yourself to do it - please watch it. It is a reminder that for many people in our society, dogs are a disposable commodity instead of a beloved member of the family.
Website: http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/one_nation_under_dog-film39388.html#.UA7os-1Fx5g
Trailer:
It was very interesting and very moving but it was sooooo sad ... I cried buckets in one section.
The documentary was sad but very fascinating - the agony of owners of dangerous dogs, torn between doing the 'right' thing and the love for their dog. People who were grieving for a lost pet and couldn't let go - to the point of cloning the dog! The section on puppy mills was upsetting but the rescue groups were amazing, particularly this guy - just the way he was able to transfer an initially wary and aggressive dog into a loving dog again.
I really recommend it - but do prepare yourself for some upsetting moments.
The part when they show the pound putting dogs in a metal box in readiness for gassing just did me in. I started crying when the dogs were resisting - obviously terrified. I was horrified when I saw how crowded the box got. I was bawling my eyes out when you could hear the sound of the distressed dogs crying to escape. I didn't think it could get worse but when they opened the box and put some puppies on top of the dead dogs, I started crying all over again and then when the bodies were dumped into a truck - the Canadian was demanding why I was watching this but part of me wanted to see this because it is bolstering my decision to foster dogs. I can't believe people can be so heartless as to abandon their dogs the way they do and I really want to be part of giving dogs a second chance in life because they have no say over their own destiny.
The clip is here:
It is done 'humanely' but it is still absolutely devastating and heart-breaking. Dan wanted to know why I put myself through watching it - but he watched it, too. I guess everyone KNOWS what happens to unwanted dogs, but to actually SEE it is quite confronting. If you can bring yourself to do it - please watch it. It is a reminder that for many people in our society, dogs are a disposable commodity instead of a beloved member of the family.