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January 20th, 2010 at 10:48 am

National Geographic DogTown: Sanctuary (Video, Photos)

Here are National Geographic DogTown: Sanctuary video and photos. The new episode will premiere on Fri. Jan. 22, 2010 at 10 pm ET/PT on NatGeo channel.

The new episode will chronicle the story of Shaggy, a mixed-breed feral dog, who had survived in the wild near the Grand Canyon and possibly never had contact with humans. After six years in the wilderness, Sherry Woodard helps Shaggy learn to trust and interact with humans. Also profiled, Dr. Mike and his wife who John Garcia to help them with their mischievous beagle mix, named Penny, whose aggressive and uncontrollable behavior must be corrected before she causes more damage in their home. Additionally, Reggie, an elkhound mix, is given to DogTown when the family is no longer able to afford veterinary care, and he is treated for a mysterious disease.

An overview and several more pictures can be seen here: National Geographic DogTown: Homeward Bound

See also the new online DogTown game. This enables you to try volunteering at the virtual DogTown and help in the mental and physical rehabilitation of dogs, with the ultimate goal of finding them a home.

Video is below.

Top Photo: Kanab, UT, USA: Penny on the sofa with Dr. Mike Dix and Elissa Jones. (Photo credit: © NGT)

Video “Shaggy the Survivor” – After surviving 6 years alone in the Grand Canyon, this wild and dreadlocked pup is heading to DogTown. Link

Video “Puppy Puzzles” – Penny’s a little too clever for Mike and Elissa’s own good. So John’s got some tools to keep this rambunctious pup occupied. Link

Photos and video courtesy of National Geographic Channel