Academy Award Winner Gives a Heartrending Look at the Ethical and Moral Issues Involved in Animal Sheltering

Metuchen, NJ, August 19, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Passion River Films has been acquired for release of Cynthia Wade’s “Shelter Dogs”, which is now available for save on Netflix and will pre-book on September 8, 2009. The feature length documentary about animal sheltering, takes the viewer into the gray zone of the national animal welfare system where quality-of-life issues take center stage.

Filmed over the course of three years, this award-winning documentary provides a fresh, provocative look at the complex, morally ambiguous world of animal sheltering.

At the heart of the documentary is Sue Sternberg, an animal welfare pioneer who has created Rondout Valley Kennels, a model animal shelter in Upstate New York.

At Rondout Valley Kennels, dogs live in suites decorated with rugs and chairs. They listen to piped-in music and receive training. Each dog is carefully assessed and temperament tested.

As Sue agonizes over each animal, faces rising debt, and becomes increasingly worried, the audience is given a first-hand look at the difficult ethical choices shelter staff face every day. The result is an unprecedented view of animal sheltering in the United States.

Since 1998, Passion River Films has been devoted to acquiring, distributing and representing unique independent films and documentaries. Their award winning and festival favorite features have made their home on shelves of various notable film libraries, online and retail stores such as Netflix, Barnes and Noble, Best Buy, and Blockbuster.

To schedule an interview with the filmmaker please contact:

Mat Levy
Passion River Films
(732)321-0711 ext. 135
Mat@passionriver.com
www.passionriver.com

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Contact: Mat Levy
732-321-0711 ext. 135
Mat@passionriver.com