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Mercy's Kennel

Mercy's Kennel

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Mercy's Kennel

2018

1h 25m

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Documentary exploring the economic backdrop of "backyard breeding" to show how poverty and lack of education are at the root of pet overpopulation and animal abuse in many underserved areas around the country.

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G.K. Simpson

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Byron Haygood

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Mickey Hardeman

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