Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Army veteran Samantha Brinegar found herself on the verge of taking her own life one night when a horse intervened to stop her.

After a chaotic childhood, Mary Kniskern dealt with addiction and a deadly car accident, resulting in a prison term. In this powerful story of mutual second chances, see how she is now doing her best to make amends to her community, with the constant support of her companion rescue dog, Stella.

Trailer for Mutual Rescue Moments films scheduled for release in 2024: “So It Began,” “Our Hearts Are The Same,” “Learning To Trust Again,” “Love Is Love,” “Traveling This Road Together,” and “A Glimmer Of Hope.” 

A brief overview of Mutual Rescue, with film clips from 2016 to 2024. Music by Alex Williamson; Marta Sofia Honer, viola and violin.

For those who have loved and lost a companion animal, Mutual Rescue created two timeless messages from the spirits of a dog (“Still Yours”) and cat (“Silent Paws”). Through photography, poetry, and music, these memorial montages illustrate the enduring bonds between companion animals and their people.