Film Archive
Explore Mutual Rescue’s award-winning documentary shorts about rescue animals and the people they’ve saved. For Mutual Rescue Moments films, go to Stories and Updates.
Explore Mutual Rescue’s award-winning documentary shorts about rescue animals and the people they’ve saved. For Mutual Rescue Moments films, go to Stories and Updates.
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.
Adopting an abandoned dog named Lana gives Kim and Brian unconditional love, companionship, and renewed hope during a period of grief and alienation.
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.
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, Josh, a despondent solider, and a feral kitten called Scout 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.
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.
Mutual Rescue periodically reviews story submissions for our future films, publications, website, and social-media channels. If you’ve been saved by a companion animal you rescued, we’d love to hear from you!