Saskatoon rescue continuing with ‘Dog’s Purpose’ fundraiser despite controversy
A Saskatoon dog rescue is caught in the crosshairs of controversy surrounding the film A Dog’s Purpose.
New Hope Dog Rescue had put together a preview screening of the Hollywood movie in partnership with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine as a fundraiser.
They paid a $1,500 deposit to Cineplex on Jan. 17, one day before video footage of a dog on the film’s set sparked outrage.
In the video first published by TMZ, a German Shepherd appears to be forced against its will into churning water by a trainer. The dog attempts to run away, but is pulled by the collar.