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The Search for Santa Paws
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The Search for Santa Paws

2010-10-12 · 89 min · ★ 6.3

Family · Adventure · Fantasy

When Santa and his new best friend, Paws, discover that the boys and girls of the world have lost the spirit of the season, they take a trip to New York City. But after Santa loses his memory, it's up to Paws, a faithful orphan named Quinn, her new friend Will, and a wonderful group of magical talking dogs to save St. Nick and show the world what Christmas is really all about.

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Directors
Robert Vince
Production companies
Key Pix Productions, Keystone Entertainment, Santa Paws Productions, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Air Bud Entertainment
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kaitlyn MaherKaitlyn MaherQuinn
Madison PettisMadison PettisWillamina
Zachary GordonZachary GordonPaws (voice)
Wendi McLendon-CoveyWendi McLendon-CoveyMs. Stout
Richard RiehleRichard RiehleSanta Claus
John DuceyJohn DuceyJames Huckle
Bonnie SomervilleBonnie SomervilleKate Huckle
Richard KindRichard KindEddy the Elf Dog (voice)
Danny WoodburnDanny WoodburnEli
Chris CoppolaChris CoppolaAugustus
Jason ConneryJason ConneryHaggis (voice)
Christopher MasseyChristopher MasseyRasta (voice)
Josh FlitterJosh FlitterT-Money (voice)
Bill CobbsBill CobbsMr. Stewart
Genevieve HanneliusGenevieve HanneliusJanie
Nicole LeducNicole LeducMeg
Melody B. ChoiMelody B. ChoiMary
Michelle CreberMichelle CreberTaylor
Pete GardnerPete GardnerFranklin
Jonathan Morgan HeitJonathan Morgan HeitJimmy

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