The Cat Rescuers

The Cat Rescuers

Year: 2019

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Rob Fruchtman

Echo Score: 62
Documentary

In Brooklyn, a group of passionate individuals, Sassee, Claire, Stu, and Tara, work tirelessly to rescue thousands of feral cats from the city's challenging environment. They form a dedicated team, trapping, neutering, and releasing these resilient animals in an effort to reduce suffering and improve their lives. Their commitment often requires significant personal sacrifice as they confront the difficulties of urban animal rescue.

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1

Penny's Plea for Help

In the secluded Devil's Bayou, Louisiana, a six-year-old orphan named Penny finds herself in despair. She writes a heartfelt message for help, which she places inside a bottle and tosses into the river, hoping that someone will rescue her from her dire circumstances.

Devil's Bayou, Louisiana
2

Message in a Bottle Found

The bottle containing Penny's message washes up on the shores of New York City, where it is discovered by the Rescue Aid Society. This international mouse organization springs into action, eager to help the young girl in peril.

New York City
3

Bianca and Bernard's Mission

Miss Bianca, a determined mouse representative from Hungary, volunteers to take on Penny's case. She selects Bernard, a timid janitor mouse, as her partner, and they prepare to investigate the circumstances surrounding Penny's disappearance.

4

Meeting Rufus

Bianca and Bernard arrive at Morningside Orphanage to gather information about Penny's past. There, they meet Rufus, an old cat who informs them about Madame Medusa, the villain who has previously tried to lure Penny away, marking the beginning of their investigation.

Morningside Orphanage
5

Discovery at the Pawn Shop

The duo discovers that Madame Medusa, along with her partner Mr. Snoops, is in search of the legendary Devil's Eye diamond. They learn that the two have kidnapped Penny and taken her to the treacherous Devil's Bayou.

Pawn Shop
6

Journey to Devil's Bayou

With the help of a friendly albatross named Orville and a resourceful dragonfly named Evinrude, Bernard and Bianca make their way to Devil's Bayou. They face several challenges along the way but remain focused on rescuing Penny.

Devil's Bayou
7

Rescue Plan Formulated

Upon arriving at the bayou, Bernard and Bianca find Penny being held captive by Medusa and her trained crocodiles. They quickly devise a plan to rescue her and send Evinrude to rally the local animals against Medusa.

Devil's Bayou
8

Descent into Danger

The next morning, Medusa sends Penny down into a perilous cave to retrieve the Devil's Eye diamond. Unbeknownst to her, Bernard and Bianca are hiding in Penny's dress pocket, ready to assist her in whatever way they can.

Morning Pirate Cave
9

Escape with the Diamond

In a tense moment, Penny discovers the diamond within a pirate skull. The trio manages to escape just as the rising tide threatens to drown them, successfully retrieving the sought-after diamond.

Pirate Cave
10

Medusa's Betrayal

After escaping, Medusa betrays Mr. Snoops and attempts to hold onto the diamond by threatening Penny. A clever trap set by Bernard and Bianca leads to a chaotic scene where the diamond is relinquished back to Penny.

Riverboat
11

Chaos in the Bayou

As local animals rally to help Bernard and Bianca, they orchestrate a distraction with fireworks, causing chaos. This provides the opportunity for Penny and the mice to take control of Medusa's swamp-mobile and make their escape.

Devil's Bayou
12

Final Confrontation

During a dramatic chase, Medusa tries to pursue Penny and the mice using her crocodilian accomplices. However, the chaos of the fireworks ultimately leads to her downfall as she becomes stranded on a sinking riverboat.

Riverboat
13

Happy Ending

Back in New York City, the Rescue Aid Society learns of Penny's ordeal and how she has successfully retrieved the Devil's Eye. They celebrate her adoption into a loving family, while rumors about Medusa and Snoops facing justice begin to surface.

New York City
14

A New Adventure

Just as the Society reflects on their success, Evinrude arrives with an urgent call for help, hinting at another adventure on the horizon for Bernard and Bianca. The excitement of their next mission awaits.

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