
Lend a Paw
Pluto's jealousy of a kitten leaves him conflicted about rescuing it.
Directed by Clyde Geronimi
Produced by Walt Disney Productions
A charming animated short about jealousy overcome by kindness, where Pluto's better nature triumphs and leads to friendship and acceptance.
Jealous over Mickey's attention to a kitten, Pluto's devil-self argues with his angel-self over whether or not to rescue the kitten when it falls into a well. The angel-self wins, and Pluto is treated like a hero. In the end, he and the kitten become friends.
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Is Lend a Paw easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does Lend a Paw end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Lend a Paw scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Lend a Paw sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Lend a Paw violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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