I saw this with my family including two children ages 6 and 9. We all liked it. I generally try to avoid movies such as this but ended up liking it in spite of myself.
I object to the depiction of animal control officers as jack-booted thugs intent on harassing animal lovers. In real life, animal control officers enforce important animal laws including those for anti-cruelty. Animal control officers investigate every report of mistreatment of animals, taking appropriate action that may include impoundment to protect an animal's health and safety, owner education, arrest and prosecution, inspections to ensure compliance with the law and assistance with spay/neuter or veterinary care.
I also object to an element in the "happy ending" in which some of the strays have puppies. These strays should have all been spayed or neutered. By making sure that your pet can't have puppies or kittens, you'll have peace of mind that his or her offspring won't be euthanized in an animal shelter. Nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters each year.
I object to the depiction of animal control officers as jack-booted thugs intent on harassing animal lovers. In real life, animal control officers enforce important animal laws including those for anti-cruelty. Animal control officers investigate every report of mistreatment of animals, taking appropriate action that may include impoundment to protect an animal's health and safety, owner education, arrest and prosecution, inspections to ensure compliance with the law and assistance with spay/neuter or veterinary care.
I also object to an element in the "happy ending" in which some of the strays have puppies. These strays should have all been spayed or neutered. By making sure that your pet can't have puppies or kittens, you'll have peace of mind that his or her offspring won't be euthanized in an animal shelter. Nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters each year.