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The tumbler coaster ride that was 2020 meant spending a lotmore clip at homewith our furred friends and a lot more time miss realism through movies and TV shows . While we turned to streaming services like Netflix , Amazon Prime , and Disney+ for entertainment , film studios said goodbye to traditional premiere and or else launched moving-picture show and shows straight to streaming platforms .
One thing did n’t change , though : Pet parent have continue to find joy in watching amusement that features dogs and cats . Thankfully , amidst all this chaos , we were deck with several movies and tv set shows star our furry friends . From adventure tales and animated comedies to docudrama and challenger shows , the entertainment on this list is sure to make you express joy , yell , learn something newfangled , andhug your ducky a minuscule pixilated . You may want to provide much of 2020 in the past tense , but do n’t forge ahead without adding these film and TV shows to your must - watch list !
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Best Cat and Dog Movies of 2020
The Call of the Wild
Based on the legendary Jack London novel of the same name , The Call of the Wildis a thrilling dangerous undertaking film that follow the friendship of a wiener and an old outdoorsman . Buck , aSaint Bernard / Scotch collie mixing , is abduct from his home and California and transport to the Yukon . There he befriends frontiersman John Thornton ( play by Harrison Ford ) and sets out on an unforgettable adventure . This is a family - friendly adaptation of the classic Scripture , but the paper are still as moving as the river rapids Buck and Thornton ride . The film premiere on Feb. 21 , but it was released on DVD and Blu - shaft in May . The Call of the Wildis also useable to stream on HBO Max .
Scoob!
Beware : you ’ll be singing “ Scooby - Dooby - Doo , where are you ? ” for twenty-four hours after watching this moving-picture show . The family - friendlyScoob!takes viewers on an adorably wild drive that begins the bit Shaggy adopts a talking strayGreat Daneandnames himScooby - Dooby - Doo . The dynamic couplet eventually meets three detectives ( Fred , Daphne , and Velma ) , and together they form Mystery Inc. eld later the group takes on their greatest mystery yet . The movie was immediately made available for digital distribution and is also now useable for cyclosis on HBO Max .
Spy Cat
Addison Raeof TikTok renown reach her performing debut in this animated feline flick . Rae voices Marnie , a pampered theatre cat obsessed with idiot box fuzz show who devotes herself to investigating criminal activity in her town . While the movie is nothing innovative , the vivify character have undeniable personality and the plot line is calorie-free and kinfolk - favorable . Spy Catis uncommitted to rain buckets on Hulu and to rent from a variety of online sources .
Think Like a Dog
Here ’s another family movie to occupy your kiddos ’ free time during lockdown . For fauna lovers who ’ve ever wish they couldtalk with their dog , this plot line is what dreams are made of . A 12 - yr - old prognostic ’s science experimentation results in a telepathic Julian Bond with his dog . The duo uses their connection to overcome difficulties at school day and even to check that the engineering does n’t fall into the wrong hired hand . Think Like a Dogis usable to rent from Amazon , YouTube , Google Play , and VUDU .
The Dog Doc
Marty Goldstein , DVM , has been call a “ maverick ” and a “ miracle proletarian . ” His recitation , Smith Ridge Veterinary Center , providesholistic treatmentfor animals after other vets have given up hope . You ’ll get a behind - the - scenery look at the dramatic event and compassionateness that fills a career in veterinary medicine . you’re able to rentThe Dog Docon Amazon Prime Video .
Seniors, A Dogumentary
Another documentary — or maybe we should say “ dogumentary”—to force on your heartstrings ! After writingUnconditional : Older Dogs , Deeper Love , famed lensman Jane Sobel Klonsky draw the special kinship betweensenior dogsand their owner inSeniors , A Dogumentary . The photographic film feature some sweet silver muzzles from theOld Friends Senior Dog Sanctuaryand celebrates the brains , vitality , and Special Air Service of some of the coolest senior Canis familiaris ( and the mass who lie with them ) . We ’re fan .
Cat and Dog TV Shows of 2020
The Pack
couple Olympian gold medalistLindsey Vonnwith a bunch of adventurous pups was designate to make TV grandness . One lustrous spot in 2020 was this novel world challenger show , The Pack . The Amazon Prime original series scar 12 dog - and - owner duos against each other for teamwork challenges across the worldly concern . Just because the ( coddler alert)winner of Season 1has already been chosen and awarded $ 500,000 , does n’t think of you ca n’t originate look on the show right now !
We Are the Champions - Dog Dancing
While the full time of year of Netflix’sWe Are the Championscovers several kinky competitions , the one that caught our eye centers on a little sleep with type of dog show known as dog dancing . The show , executively bring on byThe Office ’s Rainn Wilson , spotlight the Open European Championship whereGerman Shepherds , poodle , and rescue dogs alike action choreograph dances with their human counterparts .
That Animal Rescue Show
The flourishinganimal rescuecommunity in Austin , Texas takes halfway stage inThat Animal Rescue Show . This 10 - episode docuseries was executive produced by Richard Linklater , a five - clock time Academy Award - nominated filmmaker and Austin resident , and Bill Guttentag , a two - time Academy Award - winner , so it ’s bound to capture the kernel of viewers who tune in . The series tells the floor of just a few of the organizations dedicated to rescue animal in the area . One of the organizations featured isSafe in Austin , a nonprofit that rescues animals others debate to be “ break ” and connects them with particular needs small fry . you could watch all of the episodes on CBS All Access .
Haute Dog
ThisHBO Maxoriginal serial is bringing firedog grooming to the big screen . make love as “ the world ’s most endearing wienerwurst grooming show , ” every instalment feature three groomers facing off in head - to - tail grooming contests in hopes of make headway “ Best in Show ” and $ 10,000.Haute Dogfeatures renown frank hairdresser Jess Rona and actor / comic Robin Thede as judges . time of year 1 is now streaming on HBO Max , and we ’re eager for many more !
Dog Shows
We ’re lofty dog show fan , and one silver lining to the pandemic was that more dog show and competition were made approachable to check from home this twelvemonth . TheNational Dog Showwas televised on Thanksgiving Day and available to pullulate on NBCSports.com , and theAKC National Championshipwill be telecast on January 17 on ABC . Do your prep before you tune up in : check out Daily Paws ' insurance coverage ofdog shows and competitionsfor a refresher of this yr ’s bow-wow event and titleholders , include the gorgeousIrish deerhoundwho took homeBest in Show at the National Dog Show .
Pet Shows and Movies To Look Forward To in 2021
As if the motion-picture show and TV show on this list wo n’t book you up for the near future , a few pet - relate motion-picture show have already been announced for 2021 . We ’re already see forward to a few films , includingBios , the Tom Hanks post - apocalyptical level slated to launch April 16 , 2021 about a automaton built to protect his Lord ’s beloved cad . Clifford , the beloved self-aggrandizing scarlet cad from kids ' telecasting and exposure books , is even getting his own motion picture next year , though fans will have to hold back until November to ascertain the updatedClifford the Big Red Dog . We ’re also excited to watch Mayim Bialik espouse her inner ' Arabian tea lady ' on thenew FOX showCall Me Katthis January . If the buzz leading up to the show is any sign of what ’s to total , sign us up : the comedy follows Bialik as Kat , a single 30 - something who adjudicate to open up up a cat café . Sounds like thepurr - fect way to kick off the new twelvemonth !
