12 Important Documentaries About Pets You Really Need To Watch Now

• 01

  "The Lion in your living room"

  via reeltimeimages

  This documentary journey through a season in a cat's life and discover what science can tell us about The Lion in Your Living Room.

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• 02

  "Dogs"/ Netflix

  via Netflix

  Each episode of this amazing six part documentary will melt your cold, cold heart in a totally new way.

• 03

  "Dogs on the inside"

  via Movieclips Indie

  This 2014 doc tells the touching story of the relationship between abandoned strays and prison inmates as both work for a second chance at life.

• 04

  "Animal Odd Couples"/ PBS

  via PBS

  If you love those short YouTube clips of animals who shouldn't be friends being the best of friends, then you'll love this PBS documentary.

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• 05

  "Catwalk: Tales From The Cat Show Circuit"

  via MarkhamStreetFilms

  The documentary follows a group of contrasting personalities (judges and competitors) through the climax and conclusion of a season on Canada's competitive cat show circuit.

• 06

  "Second chance dogs"/ ASPCA

  via ASPCA

  "Second Chance Dogs" tells the story of one facility dedicated to giving abused and neglected animals another chance.

• 07

  "Pet Fooled"

  via Pet Fooled film

  This documentary looks at the dog food industry and just how unregulated it really is.

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• 08

  "A Dog's Life"/ Netflix

  via Netflix

  This doc gives you a look at what a normal day looks like through your dog's eyes.

• 09

  "Parrot Confidential"/ PBS

  via PBS

  Parrots are popular pets, but with their long lifespans, they often outlive their owners. What happens then? This PBS doc looks at just that.

• 10

  "The Champions"

  via The Champions

  The Champions is an inspirational story about the pit bulls rescued from the brutal fighting ring of Atlanta Falcon's star quarterback Michael Vick, and those who risked it all to save them, despite pressure from PETA and The Humane Society to euthanize the dogs.

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• 11

  "Pick of the litter"

  via IFC Films

  The movie follows a littler of puppies on their journey to train to help the blind.

• 12

  "Dog By Dog"

  via 5414Productions

  This documentary hones in on the financial side of things and how puppy mills are tied to the agriculture industry and politics.

  
  

  
  

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