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Animal Precinct

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Annemarie Lucas, Henry Ruiz, Where to watch: Animal Planet)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    ASPCA agents rescue neglected pets. Not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show demonstrates the repercussions of breaking the law, showing some criminals getting handcuffed and taken to jail and listing the charges, convictions, and sentences of all offenders.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Graphic scenes of animals who have been neglected, hurt, or starved. Some suspects physically resist arrest.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Occasional uses of "damn" or "hell," but stronger words are edited out.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Scenes sometimes include subjects or onlookers smoking or drinking beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Animal Precinct

Parents need to know that many scenes of animal neglect and abuse in this show are very graphic and could upset kids. Animals featured include dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses, and many are ill and/or injured when the agents arrive. When questioned, the offenders often are unremorseful and seem unmoved by the animals' dire straits. The show exposes viewers to a little-known group of officials and reminds us how much all facets of law enforcement rely on the public for information.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about proper care of animals. What moral responsibilities do owners have toward their pets? What are the animal rights laws in your area? Parents can also use the show to demonstrate the importance of being observant. What might have happened to the animals in trouble if someone hadn't called the authorities? If you witnessed a case of neglect or abuse, what would you do?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I think it Rocks!

    This show is a good show to watch if you wanna help animals when you grow up, like me! Its' very educational and will teach you that a pet is not a toy sure there is occastional swearing but hey they will try anything!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    great show

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Must See for Animal Lovers

    Many parts of this show, like Animal Cops, is very hard to watch, but I think it's important for young and old to view what indifference and cruelty does to animals. After all, if you can be cruel to an animal, a child could be next. This show also manages to be uplifting. To see how people take these animals and turn their lives around is truly heartwarming. I know that for myself, I find that I donate to these groups much more than I ever did and I promote adoping shelter dogs over pet shops and breeders. Please keep these shows on the air!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    It's an OK show...

    Animal Precinct is really a good show. I'd recomend it for kids 10 and up, and any kid who plans on being an animal control officer when they grow up; personally I want to start a small-scale animal documentary business. My first film would be about my favorite animals, MEERKATS!!! But, back to the show. Language can be an issue for kids that repeat EVERYTHING they hear, sometimes they say the D word and H word, and Violence is a bit of an issue, too. Sometimes the offenders freak-out when they get arrested; in one episode, a guy tried to break free from the officers because he was "in jail" for a week and the animals had to be left alone(they we're two dogs & some pups, the female was amaciated and the male had expired)and he thought that he did'nt deserve to be arrested. He broke two fingers on one O' the agents and the other suffered a minor concussion. Overall, it's a good show: some language and violence, but a good show.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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