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Explore Mutual Rescue’s award-winning documentary shorts about rescue animals and the people they’ve saved.
Three-minute reel of Mutual Rescue’s first 13 films, from “Eric & Peety” (2016) to “Kimo & Jazz” (2022).
A shy shelter dog named Jazz becomes Kimo’s unexpected life support, leading him to help people and their companion animals during times of crisis.
Working with rescue dogs opens Keema’s heart as she struggles to cope with past abuse and discrimination.
As Bhuvana and Abhishek’s relationship hits unexpected turbulence, a shy rescue kitten named Lollipop insistently guides them to a safe harbor.
When a young girl with autism and an “unadoptable” shelter cat bond at first sight, both Jade and Trubs embark on a new journey together.
Adopting an abandoned dog named Lana gives Kim and Brian unconditional love, companionship, and renewed hope during a period of grief and alienation.
A neglected dog named Domino saves Sarah’s life as she bravely struggles with opioid addiction and recovery.
Patrick is an elite athlete who rescues an abused dog named Grace just before he suffers a stroke and is guided to rehabilitation by his wounded canine companion.
Unexpectedly adrift, Mike and a traumatized puppy named Abbie set off on an adventurous journey together, discovering joy and purpose along the way.
During a period of depression and isolation, Jessi sees a photo of Andi, the “pitiful” shelter dog she adopts who gently leads her toward a bright future.
When their paths cross, a despondent soldier with PTSD and a feral tuxedo kitten form a lifesaving bond.
After a horse-riding accident, Tracy adopts a severely injured dog, Jack, who teaches her about living joyfully, regardless of disabilities.
Kylie, a child with cancer, is comforted in her last days by an angel in the form of a rescue kitten she names Liza, who then helps the grieving family.
Depressed, isolated, and in declining health, Eric adopts a lonely shelter dog named Peety—and their lives improve dramatically.
See what happens when a feisty senior dog called Cupcake is adopted by a caring volunteer at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco.
Although Alzheimer’s blurred many memories for Lillian, and the pandemic lockdown only added to her sense of disorientation, her cats continued to bring her joy.
Visit Marty’s Place, where older dogs live out their days in a safe and loving environment, giving a renewed sense of purpose to the compassionate elders who care for them.
Ariel the cat finds a new purpose: “working” with memory-care residents of a senior center.
Meet a bonded pair of senior rescue dogs, Raina and Baxter, and Elena, a senior woman contending with loneliness and isolation.
A montage of photography, poetry, and music on the enduring spiritual bonds between companion cats and their people.
A montage of photography, poetry, and music on the enduring spiritual bonds between companion dogs and their people.
For those who have loved and lost a companion animal, Mutual Rescue created two Memorial Montages of photography, poetry, and music—timeless messages from the spirits of a dog and cat.
You are welcome to request Mutual Rescue films for off-line events to benefit an approved animal-welfare organization in your community.
We are currently seeking Mutual Rescue stories for our films, social media, and website. If you’ve been saved by a companion animal you rescued, we’d love to hear from you!