Lend a Paw

Pluto's jealousy of a kitten leaves him conflicted about rescuing it.

1941 • 8 min • Family · Animation

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 3

Movie Knight Score

102 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
69 Audience · 101 · 49%

Pluto feels jealous when Mickey showers affection on a kitten. An internal struggle between his good and bad conscience ensues after the kitten falls into a well. Pluto ultimately saves the day and becomes friends with the kitten.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Pluto struggles with a "devil" and "angel" conscience.
A kitten falls down a well, causing brief distress.

What it models well

Overcoming jealousy
Kindness to animals
Doing the right thing

Talk about it after

How Pluto felt when Mickey paid attention to the kitten.
Why it's important to help others in need.
How Pluto and the kitten became friends.

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Top billed cast

Director: Clyde Geronimi

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Well the stereotypical animal dynamic is all over the shop here as a dog rescues an abandoned kitten from the river only for it to follow him home and befriend “Mickey Mouse”. That just annoys it’s rescuer who plans a revenge that makes matters worse thanks to a goldfish who is kept in a bowl by the mouse before the cat contrives to chase a ball down a well!…
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