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Adoption Tales
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Sad "tails" and happy endings; OK for most kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Adoption Tales
Parents need to know that this series tells the true stories of homeless pets -- mostly dogs -- who find loving owners and warm homes. The animals' stories can be heartbreaking and often involve abandonment or physical abuse (it's described in detail, which may be difficult for younger viewers or tender-hearted kids to hear). Also, many of the featured animal rescue programs connect the rescued pets with kids and adults who are experiencing hardships, such as institutional living or jail time. Still, for school-aged kids, there's a lot of learning potential here about the social, health, and economic issues related to animals and pet ownership.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why people abandon pets. What are the economic and time-management challenges of owning pets? Parents can also discuss the specific responsibilities of pet ownership: care, exercise, feeding, vet appointments, grooming, etc. For kids aspiring to work with animals, parents can point out the different jobs demonstrated on the show, such as directors of rescue agencies, shelter care workers, veterinarians and technicians, and trainers.
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this is sooooooooo cute
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