12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue.

Name: 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue
Genre: Family, Drama, Musical
Released: 2012-10-09
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Sean Flanery, D. B. Sweeney, Danielle C. Ryan, Darren Ewing, Alisha Mullally

One Christmas show could save a shelter.

Emma returns to Doverville and organizes a holiday performance when a developer threatens the local home for dogs, bringing old friends together for a rescue effort.

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Why it’s a little special

Dogs, music, and a community putting on a show make a straightforward seasonal pick about helping a place that needs you.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A threatened animal shelter, an accident and injury, worried children, bullying, and mild romantic material.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Kieth Merrill
Starring: Sean Flanery, D. B. Sweeney, Danielle C. Ryan, Darren Ewing, Alisha Mullally, Alli Simpson, Skyler Holman, James Gaisford
Written by: Kieth Merrill
Produced by: Ken Kragen
Release date: October 9, 2012
Runtime: 102 minutes
Genre: Family, Drama, Musical
Studio: 12 Dogs II
Language: English