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Most of us have heard the horrifying stories of human trafficking. But there’s another dark world operating in the shadows that few people ever hear about: animal trafficking.

Texas sits along a major trafficking route between the U.S. and Mexico, and innocent animals can become victims of unimaginable cruelty. Animals are exploited, abused, and even used to conceal illegal substances. For some, rescue comes just in time. For others, it never comes at all.

Dawn Olivieri is determined to change that.

At Moon Mountain Sanctuary and Rescue, Dawn has created 160 acres dedicated to second chances. Nearly 200 horses rescued from kill auctions now call the sanctuary home, along with bison, camels, zebras, donkeys, and other animals that needed someone willing to fight for them.

When Dawn isn't feeding horses, caring for rescues, or even fly spraying the bison, she's in front of the camera. Fans know her from Taylor Sheridan's world, with roles in "Yellowstone," "1883," "Lioness," and more. But at Moon Mountain, there are no scripts. This is Dawn's real life and her real mission.

Join Sarah Zubiate Bennett as she steps inside Moon Mountain Sanctuary, comes face to face with its incredible animals, hears the heartbreaking stories behind their rescues, and discovers just how far Dawn Olivieri is willing to go to save a life.

Some of these animals were running out of time. Now, they're getting a second chance.