DogTown

For other uses, see Dogtown.
DogTown
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes28
Original release
NetworkNational Geographic Channel
ReleaseJanuary 4, 2008 (2008-01-04) –
March 12, 2010 (2010-03-12)
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DogTown is a National Geographic Channel series set at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, a 33,000-acre (130 km2) animal facility in southern Utah.[1] It is a documentary-style program that profiles staff and volunteers as they care for dogs in need of homes. Many animals featured are severely abused or neglected or in need of specialized medical treatment. The goal is usually to secure each dog an adoptive home but if this is not possible, animals are cared for at the sanctuary for the remainder of their lives.

The show first aired on January 4, 2008, and continued for four seasons. The final episode aired on March 12, 2010. By participating in the series, the sanctuary aimed to raise public awareness of issues in animal welfare as well as funds for their life-saving work.[2] Best Friends Animal Society has credited the show with dramatically improving membership, volunteer, and visitor numbers, as well as helping secure homes for many dogs on the program.[3]

On June 10, 2015, The CW announced that it would add a revival of the series, titled Dog Town, USA, to its Saturday One Magnificent Morning block, beginning July 4, 2015.[4]

  1. ^ "National Geographic Channel's Dogtown Returns With Season Premiere Following the Rehabilitation of the Michael Vick Dogs" (Press release). National Geographic Channel. July 7, 2008. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2020 – via PR Newswire.
  2. ^ "Utah's 'Dogtown' takes center stage in TV series". Deseret News. January 4, 2009.
  3. ^ "We Had A Good Run". Best Friends News and Top Stories. April 12, 2010. Archived from the original on April 10, 2010.
  4. ^ Bibel, Sara (June 10, 2015). "'Dog Town, USA' & 'Save Our Shelter' Join the CW's Saturday Morning Block 'One Magnificent Morning'". TV by the Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on June 12, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2015.