Believe | A Holiday Short Film 2020

[@francacosentino5448]

I'm watching this for the second time four years later, and it's like the first time. This is a magnificent video.

[@deejustdee4752]

30 seconds into the movie and I'm already crying. No dog should be kept away from it's family, ever!

[@heathercinthecle]

Ditto!! Bawling like a baby and I’m on :52. 🥹🙏🏼🐾

[@rosebarchalk9113]

Let us love them the way they love us …unconditionally. Their love and loyalty is amazing, they are truly a gift.

[@sonneversets3530]

We’re incapable of unconditional love. That why God created dogs...To show us what it was all about. Not that we pay any attention... We should, however.🐾

[@sonneversets3530]

@@lbccarpediem If we all took lessons from our dogs, people, & the world wouldn’t have hardly any of the problems that exist. That’s why they’ll have a place in God’s great heaven. That, & Jesus didn’t have to die for them. Just us wayward sinners. I’m looking so forward to His Perfection forever. With all my dogs & rescues. ❤🐾 Coming sooner than most think... Be Blessed by His Word & Truth in your heart in the New Year.🕊

[@dalecantwell2432]

@@sonneversets3530 Dog is love.

[@sonneversets3530]

@@lbccarpediem Amen. See you soon! Be Blessed by His Word &Truth in your heart, until... 🕊♥🐾

[@sonneversets3530]

@@dalecantwell2432 Always. God spelled backwards can be nothing else.♥ They are an incredible example of how we all need to be towards each other.

[@johns4384]

This brought a tear to my eye. I have never understood why anyone would have a pet and leave it outdoors at all. They are a part of the family till the day they die. Keep them inside warm, cool and comfortable. They deserve that and so much more.

[@enkidu001]

buy a brain.

[@wiwikasri]

Absolutely agree with U. Even in my country and we do not have winter season, when it rain, I still check my cats and dog, are they save in house

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Some people just don’t deserve pets

[@anca-mariarosculet]

I cried... Every animal deserves their forever warm homes! ❤️

[@landang7906]

Didn't the dog belong to someone else at the beginning? He had a hut and all those lights. Maybe they abandoned him.

[@davdav3945]

Crying as well ❤

[@toughtimes6596]

Same! 💞

[@jinka6171]

I’ve turned in so many owners of outside dogs! Even stolen a few.

[@toughtimes6596]

@@jinka6171 Been there done that myself 💞 I can't stand to see a dog shivering in the cold or wilted from the heat. Have been asked to leave a few properties and been threatened with trespassing a few times. But 2 of the owners called me and offered me their dogs, so it was worth it. Good for you 💞💞

[@kraneiathedancingdryad6333]

Take this with a grain of salt folks. While there are many many animals out there who need homes, don't adopt for the whole sake of "pets are presents". Too many of these end up back in shelters ( or on the street) after the recipient got tired of them. Adopt with the aim of adding to your family, for keeps. Thanks.

[@sarmajere2866]

Good points! If it helps with the narrative, in the version in my head, Santa knew the kid's parents were okay with adopting a dog, and knew what THEY were doing here! After all, Santa has that special magic, right?

[@alr293]

My exact thought. Thank you for saying.

[@Pebbles17]

I totally agree with you. Merry Christmas!

[@Uapa500]

Absolutely. They're not presents: only gift a pet, if it's a precise request from the resonsible adult who's going to take care of it, at whatever the cost.

[@VulpineDani]

Exactly right. But I like to see this as the family and home being the dog's Xmas present, not the other way around. 🙂

[@xzebek7563]

I've had pugs my whole life- 50 plus years- and know what you mean. This is the most Christmas thing I've ever seen

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Bawling my eyes out…thankful so much for my adopted child as well as my adopted pets….and for the magic of Christmas. If you can do anything to help another innocent human or animal, please do. Blessings to all. PS-Thanks Santa 🎅

[@GreatDayEveryone]

That was an entire minute that the dog was lonely and another 2 till he finds a home. My heart can't take that.

[@florythomas1902]

I recently adopted 2 fur babies..... Harley and Bailey.......i love them soo much...... couldn't stand the thought of them being alone and cold and hungry......all dogs deserve a good home and a loving person to take care of them♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@christinemeleg4535]

So do cats, guinea pigs, rabbits. canaries, parakeets, hamsters, well you get the idea, love them all.

[@marleneclaypool5583]

Every creature on Gods green earth deserves love beautiful story!

[@loisvreeland7623]

My 14 yr. old dog passed peacefully the day before Thanksgiving. Cried so hard one day, texted my son looking for consolation. Two large bags of bird seed were delivered from Walmart at 7:30 p.m. in the pitch dark of winter. Already have suet outside, but now I can watch the birds and squirrels go at it including cardinals which are lucky for our family. Donated all pet goods to our animal shelter. Thank you for the bird seed Secret Santa. And thank you Santa. Warmed my heart via your furry friend Buddy!

[@beverlyw.8196]

We lost our Golden, Gracie on Nov 23, 2021. I am so sorry about your loss, I feel your pain.

[@loisvreeland7623]

@@beverlyw.8196 My brother's Golden, Sarge got me through a very painful divorce. Thank you.

[@loisvreeland7623]

@@beverlyw.8196 My brothers Golden, Sarge helped me through a painful divorce years ago. Our walks were so positive. I have been deep cleaning to keep busy creating a new environment. Gotta keep it clean. My furnace filters are $55. ea. if you buy bulk (4 min.). They were $33 a few years ago. Be good to yourself as you heal.

[@ishtarmithras7396]

The filmmaker and this pup deserve an Oscar. No words spoken but it communicated plenty.

[@TexasAmericaUSA]

You are not forgotten. God bless you and Merry Christmas 🎄❣️.

[@shelleyking8450]

So sweet, and so true. Every fur baby deserves a loving, warm home.

[@pattiecurtis6096]

I gave my 2 year old daughter a golden retriever puppy for Christmas and we called her Cinnamin. They grew up together and Cinny never left her side. I have never known such a sweet. loving and kind animal. She was my daughter's best friend and taught my daughter many things. Everyone loved Cinny. Thank you for this lovely movie. It brought back so many happy memories. I will share this with my now 42 year old daughter. We have never forgotten our sweet Cinny.

[@noreenmacuga1866]

😭😭😭😭 I join everyone in prayer for every animal and human being to be loved and protected, blessed and cared for this season. Can’t stop crying you’re film touched me so deeply. Beautifully done with such heart Bless you ♥️🙏🏻❣️

[@lauriepolden6594]

So many dogs need that kind of love, and that kind hope for a new home… I hope Santa gives them the gift of a new home… and as I look at my two sleeping sleeping, warm and safe under the Christmas tree I’m thankful that I was able to give them home. They were both rescues and they are well deserving…. As is my cat also a rescue.

[@samsanderson224]

Goldens are the most beautiful, loving animals on the planet. I know, I know…..we all have our favorites. I’ve had many animals of ALL types over my lifetime, but my Golden was the sweetest, kindest, gentlest dog I have ever owned. He had the most beautiful soul. When I got him from a breeder, he was actually for my son….who was I think12 at the time. There were about half a dozen puppies in the room and my son said to me, Mom….how do I choose? I said ….just sit down and play with them. Your puppy will choose you. After a half hour or so, one crawled up into his lap and instantly fell asleep. He said, I think I just got chosen! It was a beautiful relationship for the whole family.

[@kimspearman8444]

Sometimes they choose you and then you just know.

[@samsanderson224]

@@kimspearman8444 ❤️

[@alexanderjohns1588]

I am unashamedly an absolute sucker for anything with a lovely dog and Christmas magic. Thank you

[@lynnodonnell4764]

I'd see those bumper stickers saying 'puppies aren't just for Christmas'. For decades I never 'got' the meaning because I was on the road working and didn't have pets. Then one day WHAM! it hit me deep into my heart and soul. My sister and I had to raise ourselves due to having a mom so mentally ill she couldn't function. So I got it BIG TIME... if you can't handle loving a pet from infancy to death best to leave to a loving somebody who can AND will. No animal should just 'be for Christmas'. No cats, dogs, rabbits, Guineas, fish, tarantulas etc My niece wanted a cat really bad. Her mom was a dog person...Jamie came over to Aunties house one day (as a little girl) and announced w a big, gleeful smile "My mom says I can have a cat as long as it lives over here with you. ( directly across the street) Pleeeaasseee" My sister has the guile of an attorney!!! Okay--- so Lo and Behold Aunt Lynn became a cat owner at age 36. At age 55 I slowly morphed into becoming a Crazy Cat Lady. Do not 'throw away' God's innocents thru neglect and abuse!

[@poppy3026]

AMEN SISTER

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

World’s greatest Aunt… True words. Good bless you. 🕊🐾

[@elsiebaxter8094]

My dogs always sleep with us…She’s part of the family ♥️. We keep her safe, warm, fed and LOVED

[@LeetaNocha]

Thank you ,this gave me comfort😊 our beautiful dog died this Christmas season. Reminded me of how blessed we were to have him .I didn't fully understand what he did for my daughter until we lost him. This film helped me to see the importance of a pet and a child ! They are both so vulnerable and need each other 💞

[@skeletong2446]

Oh no this made me cry! My wee dog is lying beside me on the bed legs in the air☺. She's a wee rescue only had 3 months and she's loved so much. Wish I could take more. Be good to your pets, they are family❤

[@baxter8it]

Jeff I lost it. I am a retired film director and this is exquisite. You held the shots and edited at *just* the right frame. Beautiful music.

[@rhondasmith6438]

What a gift you gave all of us to be able to watch this and be touched by it. Thank you so much!

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello Rhonda Merry Christmas

[@biddydibdab9180]

The best friend ever. Love them like they love us!❤️❤️❤️

[@paulahegler1226]

I cried ALL the way through 😭😭😭!! Animal's love us unconditionally and all they want in return is to feel that same kind of love. So many unwanted unloved animals out there that it breaks my heart 💔😭! I wish I could take every one of them in they deserve a loving forever home!

[@prettypeggy98]

What a wonderful film, I love this story. I love Buddy.

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Merry Christmas to you Peggy

[@prettypeggy98]

@@thompsonsmith7798 Merry Christmas 🎄 to you!

[@thompsonsmith7798]

@@prettypeggy98 ☺☺ Where are you texting from?

[@ivetesouza-qt5nn]

I cried! Amazing! Every animal deserve love, careful and a home

[@lilacbunches]

This makes me miss my Teka. The was such a good dog. We had her for 12 years before she passed.

[@johngrenfell7171]

I have watched so many adds about Christmas, and the short film about given the dog a new !I've with a family made me cry for the first time. At this time of the year for a long time,so season greetings to every one

[@kathystammen8774]

My golden retriever Gracie passed in 2010. I still cry over her. My papillon Juno passed 12-22-21. I still cry over her. They were both 11. I still have another papillon named Thor who turns 12 in March of 2023. My prayer is that my boy will live to be 14 or 15😊. God made dogs to keep us kind. I adore them.

[@dianemelick2393]

Omg I'm crying that short story touched my heart such a wonderful story such a great ending if only all gods creatures coul have such a happy ending

[@racheljolley26352]

Are you seriously trying to make me cry! That really did tug at the old heartstrings, so beautiful and what a darling, darling dog, love him ♥️💋🎄

[@gudruniannalfo3334]

Vielen Dank für diesen zauberhaften und gleichzeitig sehr nachdenklichen Kurzfilmen ! Hunde sind großartige und treue Begleiter des Menschen ! Sie werden oft nicht mit dem notwendigen Respekt behandelt ! Traurig!!!

[@kimmielyons7046]

Santa = Jesus Christ's Ambassador of Love, Selflessness & Charity on Earth. Merry CHRISTmas our King of Kings is born ❤️🕊

[@holisticleedriven8532]

What an incredibly sweet video! Dogs have Christmas wishes too. They just want to be loved and have a safe home and family!

[@judyvispi]

This Beautiful! Please remember they are part of your Family! 😇🙏❤

[@Uapa500]

Having worked in a shelter and with stray cats and dogs... This is what I always hope for 💖

[@marieboyle6183]

I'm not crying..I've just got something in my eyes..❤

[@bazdog4464]

Someone must be cutting onions

[@dawoodss9950]

same

[@patriciaingram9181]

God bless every Animal This holiday season

[@alexandrakennedy8078]

I like that they had an older dog and not a puppy. So many people want a puppy until they find out how much work it is or until it's no longer a puppy and then they dump it.

[@UNITED2009100]

WOW! That is so powerful and that is a Golden for sure.

[@trishamason8825]

Beautifully done. Thank you for this inspiring video. Ryn played the part of Buddy to perfection!

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello Trisha How are you doing today?

[@donnaaltizer9835]

I have tears. Lost my 1 pet a few months ago. Believing that I can have another soon.

[@ottosaxo]

Like a tree in a yard is made to shelter many generations of people, we are made to shelter many generations of four-legged friends.

[@climbjt]

I lost my Goldens, Ginger and Koko, sisters, a little over a year ago, a few months apart. I miss them so much

[@andreaharrington8916]

Beautiful film Jeff, you have captured the love and good will toward men and animals during the holidays. Much love and God Bless🥰

[@loriburke7856]

Santa brings a homeless dog to a boy. That's beautiful! Thank you...every dog deserves a wonderful home and I think this one just found one. I wish all animal/dog lovers a chance at finding one🐕❤

[@KimKim-pp5fn]

Did i cry ? of course i cried because it was such a beautiful thing

[@keithbyrd-MysticRuby0117]

Beautiful....I just lost my loved Corgi Nook on 30 November 2022....She crossed the stars and waits for me at The Rainbow Bridge...someday we will meet again on some sunny day...Until then...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...May the Lord's Blessing of Peace, Joy and Happiness be with you and your Family and Pets, May his Grace and Glory Surround you and your Family and pets throughout the Coming New Year..

[@dianeyoung2914]

What an actor that dog is and those eyes just melt your heart 🧡

[@susantoomer9880]

So right Diane that beautiful dog's eyes had me bawling!

[@pebelleeb5422]

my stomach ached watching this and tears in my eyes. it is the best video I have seen and I have shared it. I wish for this miracle everyday for every animal that lives in such unbearable conditions. This video explains clearly my dedication and advocacy for animal welfare. Please join me in sharing this video hoping to make this world a better place for animals. If only one person changes the way they treat a pet for the better, its one life saved. An animal feels the cold and hunger and abuse as a human. (How many people notice what is important to this pet owner and what is not?)

[@masterskrain2630]

My girl Fili crossed the Rainbow bridge the last day of November as I held her. Thank you for this.

[@nataliegillmore7436]

A pet is not for Christmas, birthdays,Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's day, Father's day, anniversary ETC.. A pet is for life.

[@marylarson2830]

I felt that straight to the heart. Thank you!

[@paulinetemplet8124]

Hi yall my dog coco is a chocolate lab blood hound mix ,we found her on the street she was 5 months and now she is 16 and a half and now we are just keeping her very comfortable until she goes with God. I'm not waiting for that day to come but I have peace knowing we gave her a wonderful home and lived this long.God Bless All you wonderful Pet Owners. From Louisiana ✝️🕊

[@tambrosia]

30 yrs ago when I had a dozen Saints we had them dressed up as deer, hey could not cut 4 out, my sleigh and my bro in his elf costume and me as santa no padding. on a flatbed and a buddy of mine with his tractor took us to the childrens hospitals and nursing homes and boy i can still feel the warmth happiness and lots of tears of joy. Never forget Christmas is every day. Just one small kindness to another human down on their luck, makes all the difference and dont forget the homeless animals and shelter animals they need a nice helping of LOVE. God Bless you all and Keep HIS spirit alive and well every day Pax+

[@juliecooper3937]

The only Christmas wish I make is for every dog to be in a furrever loving home. They all deserve love, friendship, food, warmth and safety. 🐕💜

[@emilykenyon7126]

I watch alot of short films and this one came across my timeline....warmed my heart and turned my eyes into a waterfall

[@joandechirico5548]

This is beyond touching ❤❤ Thank you and I BELIEVE ❤🎅😢❤🎅😢

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Merry Christmas

[@sheilafox7500]

Breaks my heart to see an animal out in the cold. Thank you Santa 🎅 Jesus watch over all the animals 🙏

[@fanaticat1]

I cried when I saw this video! I just wanted to hug that dog. I loved this video, it's going in my likes, so I can watch it every Christmas (& throughout the year!)

[@richiej5884]

Thank you Mr. Pratt....this was so beautiful and so touching..........from start to finish. And yes I cried. Love comes in many forms, especially from our 4 legged friends. God Bless and Merry Christmas! (Thinking of you Sonny...my beloved Golden) ❤ 🦮💚

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

In ways we're too small to see the BIG PICTURE IT WILL BE in His Timing

[@priscilla-pilgrimgirl7105]

Such a beautiful story!😓🙏❤ Thank you. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Priscilla

[@kellinidey5661]

This really gets me. A little over13 years ago my sons came to me and said all they wanted for Christmas was a dog. I searched and searched the shelter and online but couldn't find one that was right for our family and in budget, so I couldn't make it happen. Then a friend of one of my son's was visiting the local shelter and saw a puppy she couldn't leave behind. I knew as soon as I saw that dog that she was our dog. The friend couldn't talk her parents into keeping the dog - they already had 4 - and we got the her. Right after Christmas. BEST DOG EVER, still with us.

[@angelatarzia3133]

A heart warm story I love this so much that I cryed

[@kimberlysweet3521]

Every animal deserves love

[@simonwood1461]

May God bless Ryn plus all the other Buddies out there.. It is a wonderful movie which made this grumpy old septuagenarian cry. Thank you.

[@barbaraolson6783]

Very beautiful and loving dog. Love, light, peace and joy to everyone.

[@tambrosia]

for what you do for the least of human and animals, you do for ME. Love them dont abuse them and if you see abuse or neglect save them!

[@edduj]

Grandiose!!! J’adore les chiens 🐕 !!!

[@eileenbates9481]

That was so beautiful. How Santa saved that poor dog from frozen death . Now this this beautiful this dog warm home and loving family to look after .

[@manditoemya8478]

Anyone who can or do leave their pet outside all yr round especially in winter, DO Not deserve that pet. What a sad but lovely little film and when the dog went up and put his paws in Santa's hands, well that was too adorable and touched my heart.

[@brianthompson7482]

I'm a 40 year old man and my dog is my best friend... merry Christmas girl I love you

[@mabella3437]

Animals are THE BEST !!!! They bring out THE BEST in us !!!! Animals save their masters too !!!! Thank you !!!!

[@brinleythesiberian]

This is so beautiful! Makes me smile, that the dog got a home for Christmas.💞🐾😊

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

Lost my sweet baby girl this year. Breaks my heart when people don’t love and care for their animals like they should.

[@cwbrooks5329]

Watching this (and yes, crying) yet again. Also, the highest praise for the absolutely exquisite musical score that accompanies this lovely film.

[@shelliebrowning960]

Wonderful story. Soo touching 🤗

[@beverlyw.8196]

My first Golden Retriever in 1997 was named Buddy. Actually, I was temporarily pet sitting until his owners could find a rental house that allowed dogs. Buddy mated with another golden named Molly. I was given pick of the litter. Beau became my best bud until he passed in 2010. Then came along our next Golden, Gracie in 2010. She passed in Nov 2021. Our next Golden comes to us at the end of Jan 2022. This is a beautiful video and I pray that all animals are taken care of with sincerity.

[@dianelady52]

The innocent have wishes, dreams and this film was very beautifully made. Gorgeous dog too. 💗🎄

[@rt3593]

Who had dry eyes after this? So moving....thank you.

[@puppycat58]

I believe...I believe every animal live a life full of love ❤....This made me teary eyed...Merry Christmas 🎄

[@The_SoMBRaS]

Beautiful!! 😍 That's what Christmas means.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 🤗 ❄️ 🎄 ☃️ 🎁 🎅 🌟

[@maybell8614]

So lieb..zu Tränen gerührt 🧡

[@SamhainBe]

That's Christmas! I was blessed to be Santa to 15 labs in training to be guide dogs this Christmas and it made my holiday!

[@carolkurchena7796]

So touching! Believe...

[@lisamcnish3287]

So sweet, had a Golden so of course I wanted to jump in there and rescue him! They are such loving and trusting dogs.❤

[@taznruby]

A bath given by the big man himself,...you know something special is going to happen and it does. Such a sweet story of everything Christmas is about....Peace, Love and Hope....Merry Christmas 🎄

[@lindamurrell9389]

I cannot believe this has not gone viral back in 2020! This is the 1st time I've seen it it made me cry I've sent it to everyone I know! What a beautiful beautiful video!

[@trishaferreira2309]

IF ONLY. If only the shelters were empty, and no creature was left behind. If only they knew compassion...love from human kind. If only a sweet precious life, knew love beyond compare. If only...if only...if only...someone was there. ❤

[@lbccarpediem]

So heart warming. I am a big believer if you own a pet it belongs in the house with the family. Not stuck out in the elements in a dog house. Our furry little friends need and want interaction with their owners. I do believe.

[@lisakomor9661]

That was the sweetest short movie I’ve ever watched. Merry Christmas.

[@suemohn3072]

Wonderful Film! Wonderful Story - and a happy end ❤

[@mariarosagomez4385]

A veces no es tanto el frío que debe ser horrible, creo que duele mas la indiferencia, la dejadez y el abandono

[@pebelleeb5422]

Mr. Pratt and Ryn. I just found this video today and want to let you know it is the best video i have ever seen to get animal welfare recognized. Ryn is the perfect dog and a true movie star. His talent and yours will hopefully save many animal live and hopefully educate humans on love and compassion, and what having a pet really means. i have shared this and i will continue to share it throughout the days from here on out. thank you for creating such am POWERFUL video and statement on animal welfare. Please make more. ( I hope Ryn didnt have to endure that bone chilling cold for to long)

[@erikrasmussen369]

That was Beautiful very touching 😢❤

[@Paulym247]

Wow I’m so amazed by this I love this story so much!