Odd Dog | Official Award-Winning Animated Short Film

greyscale animation presents a short film about a young boy who pleads with his mother to get him a dog but his mother prefers a cat. Years later, the boy runs into what looks like a cat on the street. Can the cat win the boy over with his crazy dog-like antics and become the boy's "odd dog"?
This award-winning animated short has screened at film festivals all around the world and was successfully funded on Kickstarter. It is based on the Director’s son and their cat and was lovingly made by so many incredibly talented artists.
Website:
www.greyscaleanimation.com
CREDITS
Produced, Directed and Written by
Keika Lee
Editing by
Joi-Noelle Worley
Music by
Jennifer Kes Remington
Sound Design by
Kristian Hayden
Storyboards by
Stephanie Dere
Character Designs by
Miles Dulay
Prem Sai GS
Genevieve Tsai
Concept Art by
Karolyn Moses
Nichole Wong Forti
Animation by
Eileen Bray
Chris Lam
Mai Shirai
Katherine Waddell
Jason Wong
Clean-up Animation by
Eileen Bray
Ryan Geery
David Johnson
Tobias Krebs
Mai Shirai
Katherine Waddell
Digital Painting by
Patricia DaSilva
Background Art by
Ania Przybylko
Background Painting by
Allen Song
Compositing by
Keika Lee
© 2019 greyscale animation
#animation #animated #cat

[@Arquea_Lucus_Wolven]

You have no idea how much anxiety it gave me each time that cat crossed the street.

[@1tiptip187]

That was my thought. A lot of these short videos love to try to pull a sudden sad note as some kind of message. I kept thinking a car would hit it to turn it into some kind of not appreciating what the world is offering theme. Especially as they had one kitten in the box at the end of the pet store thing. And it even was blocked by the sign for a dog collar. I could so imagine it ending with the cat dying and remembering the boy looking at the puppies while it wanted a home. So glad they went a happy route. Obviously I've seen way to many depressing things pop up in my suggestions.

[@Ch0c014t3]

@@1tiptip187 ik you basically read my mind XD

[@berdudget]

When he came back with the branch and stopped halfway, I was like. -Aight, I'm watching a murder-

[@velvety2006]

@@1tiptip187 I think they kinda covert the sad part with the poor goldfish that never left his bag for some reason and kept getting bigger😂

[@FennTheFeral]

Omg saaaame

[@Sweet_Squad4ever]

Me: see the cat cross the road My heart: **Beating intensifie**

[@beeneko7106]

Me too

[@bakatoaster6000-yt]

Yeah same I'm used to disney animations

[@hopeknight9911]

BLOODY SAME

[@galaxyweirdo1018]

Same

[@modernwarfare3thou000]

@@galaxyweirdo1018 hi

[@sugarrmoon]

Basically: A cat that acts like a dog. I want him.

[@erichfiedler1481]

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[@iwantaplushia8307]

Get a maine coon

[@modernwarfare3thou000]

@@erichfiedler1481 ty

[@paperclippython987]

Same!!! :0

[@okamireader5]

"I'm gonna tell you a secret, a little-known cat secret: You know why we hate dogs? Because we wanna BE dogs! We got dog issues!" - Mittens, "Bolt" 2008

[@martinmcneal2778]

Best guess was a kitten was raised by dogs and thinks it's a dog.

[@cookiegacha2701]

My little sisters cat was

[@musicalocelot470]

@@cookiegacha2701 does it act like that?

[@cookiegacha2701]

@@musicalocelot470 No. But it would be cool

[@thefunthing6352]

I think yur right!

[@Ocelot_Growl]

@@musicalocelot470 even if a cat thought it was a dog it wouldn’t act like that

[@galaxyweirdo1018]

When he comes home: Boy: hey waz up I found a dog Mom: daz a cat- Boy: can I keep it?

[@greyscaleanimation]

Exactly!

[@quilwantspizza6539]

Yes you can

[@pangshwufen1668]

Everything about the animation is amazing, the movements, the noises, the background, all of it, call yourself an animator, greyscale!

[@pangshwufen1668]

And yet people still dislike! How unfortunate.!

[@kiraszabo1333]

*daz a cat-*

[@ladybird6660]

The cat that's doing his all to impress the boy. A+ for effort. How cute. What a happy ending

[@teresaswindle2287]

It's acting like a dog-

[@wolftal1178]

@@teresaswindle2287 lol

[@fizz_fictive5910]

@@teresaswindle2287 there’s a breed where it’s like a dog trapped inside a cats body

[@cat_kidd6290]

Its a cat.

[@cat_kidd6290]

Oh nvm sorry

[@kinyacat5919]

His friend: Nice ca- Him: *Its a dog*

[@animationlover540]

More like: 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗧 ᴇxɪsᴛ

[@bellakittylover3148]

@@animationlover540 lol

[@markv6724]

Is dog how fucked a cat and *cadog* was born.

[@reinakats]

@@markv6724 catdog*

[@Entlty007]

I feel like this video says trans rights. Even if it doesn’t that’s how I’m deciding to interpret it

[@PH-wv4yv]

I think this needs more love because this is adorable (Edit: Why so many likes? What has my life become? I was just being honest about this amazing video... Odd dog I hope will live forever :D)

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@lupusx3225]

I agree 1000%

[@luckypup8371]

I would pay so much to see this as a movie or show

[@PH-wv4yv]

@@luckypup8371 it would be an amazing movie

[@nata64]

Jesus loves you

[@Malemotherkitty]

People: Dogs are better than cats The cat:

[@miauztrathekitty2676]

Doglike

[@violetpuddins]

@ZAHARIA IUSTINA-MARIA No...cato good, doge also good catos and doggos are equal :)

[@miauztrathekitty2676]

@@violetpuddins XD

[@scarlettgarcia6408]

True dat

[@d.o.p150]

Dog are more good than cats

[@CypherLinyx]

Aw I wanted to see the mothers reaction

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thanks for watching!

[@Moonstone101]

Same lol

[@Abuuu2007]

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[@Metqa]

OMG, They animated MY Cat! LOL ( I miss him so much) My cat was kinda dog-like in that he panted when playing, he was easily trained to do tricks like lie, down, catch and release, high five, and behave properly (like sit and wait for food instead of storming forward and knocking the plate over). He liked to go for walks, so he was leash trained. He liked to take baths, or jump into mine, and he didn't mind the hairdryer. . He didn't care about the rain, and he had his own towel, and would wait to be dried if he got caught in it, then he'd walk around with the towel draped over him like it was a robe! LOL He wanted to become friends with everyone, even other cats and dogs, which confused the dogs and their owners. He had a metal bell that he would come when rang, and he'd ring the jingle bells on the door when he wanted out. We found him as a stray, and think he may have had Turkish Van roots from his looks and behavior. He even made people who didn't like cats like him cause he was so open and transparent. He never scratched or bit anyone on purpose unless he were playfighting with a protected glove or hand covered with cloth. He knew hands were not for biting or scratching. He was the Party cat. Of course he'd sometimes sit on your cards or your gameboard, but he never stole the pieces of the game while we were playing. He'd just watch. He passed away at 13 years in 2020. We miss him dearly. This animated short reminds me of how special he was. Thank you.

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you so much for this comment! We make animations from the heart and want to bring smiles to everyone. ❤️

[@Ch0c014t3]

Aww ;-;

[@SoundSpeed99]

*Hugs tighty *

[@artsyautumn3]

My cat also passed away last year :(

[@Ch0c014t3]

@@artsyautumn3 I hate it when animals die unless they did something demonic and I would still feel sorry for the animal

[@renniven5021]

Me: **sees a stray cat** Dad: No we are not having another- Me: *we are keeping whether you like it or not*

[@-pixie-5103]

I CAN AGREE UwU

[@dustsans9859]

Dad and cat:

[@mushymushroommeat7558]

😐

[@Abuuu2007]

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[@crunchymoon3410]

2:09 THAT FACE 😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@greyscaleanimation]

We like that face too 🤣😂🤣

[@Patchwork_Dragon]

Derp

[@nak8490]

That's so cute.

[@1tiptip187]

Is that the last kitten from the box that got to spend all that time seeing the boy pine over the dogs before the pet shop shut down? So he's plotted to find a home.

[@Abuuu2007]

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[@prowolf633]

We gotta fight to bring back 2D animation like this to actual movies 🎥!

[@JauneKR]

This is criminally underrated. KZbin algorithm, do your thing. Now.

[@ArtisticDemonet]

It has done the thing, I repeat, IT HAS DONE THE THING!!!! I found this through recommended, your wish has come true!

[@Abuuu2007]

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[@trucat2726]

I found you through tiktok and I love the animation and the story too

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you very much for watching and kind words!

[@chrismaccool9097]

@@greyscaleanimation how did you make this animated short?

[@EchoNyxx]

@@chrismaccool9097 he ANIMATED it

[@chrismaccool9097]

@@EchoNyxx and how did he animate it?

[@EchoNyxx]

​@@chrismaccool9097 The animation crew probably animated it using software like Adobe Animate CC, Krita, or Toonboom. Those three programs are most commonly used for animating 2D short films like this one. If you're wondering how animation works in the first place, consider checking out these videos to see the basics of animation: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mniqhmeodtCGnqc - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5_Ri3t3i8iMiJo And, if you're interested in animating yourself, watch this video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rma1ZZ1pm7l4e68&t= Hope this info helped! :>

[@catnip7533]

Why isn't this viral yet

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thanks for watching and the compliment!

[@Kittymeow.516]

I found this through TikTok and how is this sooo underrated, like ITS AMAZING

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@Abuuu2007]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Wyp3xreLSml7s

[@SL33PY_ZZZ]

Me: my little one was definitely raised by dogs but I don't care because I love him. Cats thoughts: I love you too

[@miauztrathekitty2676]

Aawww

[@foongern1071]

The fact that this "odd dog" knows commands like sit, stay, and even play dead indicates they were trained to do so. But by who? And what were the circumstances that led to them being alone? I'm not saying they were abandoned, just that... It seems like something sad happened to the previous owner and I would cry

[@RRRAGGGHH]

When you realize it just a dog in a cats body.

[@xxamaraliaxx8189]

We need to start sharing this masterpiece so copy the link and go paste it everywhere!!!!

[@xxamaraliaxx8189]

OMGGGG AAAAA HE HEARTED MEEEEEEE AAAAA

[@glendy_bluebird2]

He wanted a dog, but he got something better 💖

[@CactusCowboyDan]

I was screaming for the kid to stop being picky and take the cat/dog. 😆 He’s the best of both worlds! Just take him! What are you waiting for?! He clearly wants to be your pet!

[@shiomicchi7247]

I love how he's like "I know he doesn't look like a dog, but he's a dog at heart, and that's all that matters to me". One of the sweetest and most expressive animations I've come across in a while ❤❤

[@furnation7567]

This Needs More Love

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@yusufkurdi3582]

Same it was amazing 👏

[@silfire1195]

The odd Cat crossing the streets... my brain: *You dont dare make him hurt somehow*

[@kieranschmidt5389]

Boy: May I have a dog? Mom: No Boy: *Finds catdog on the road* Boy: You're mine now

[@ibusy805]

Saw this on TikTok and wanted to see the full and let me say I am so glad I did! It’s an adorable story and I love it

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@amxgdala]

Can we just appreciate this person, they replied to most of the comments.

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thanks! 🙂

[@fisayoawoniyi5996]

Bro this is a perfect cat that are like acting like a dog I need 99 things of its kind it's beautiful

[@oryza_1973]

Can i just say: there are many documented cases of either cats or dogs being raised by the other species and growing up to act just like them, so this is probably based on a true story

[@Savagewolver]

I’m reminded of the squirrel that purrs video.

[@nak8490]

This short film deserves more recognition and that cat is so CUTE! You earned yourself a subscriber.

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you and thanks for subbing!

[@nak8490]

@@greyscaleanimation You're quite welcome.

[@Iwannasleepasmr]

Super cute! And definitely well animated 🤩

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you so much 💗

[@C2K_Chuufis]

@@greyscaleanimation no really this was adorable so many but a stable amount of emotions its just so cute!!! Very smooth and well polished animation

[@evichibi8837]

Honestly, I would never be disappointed if my parent said I could have a cat

[@deadly_0asisp869]

This is perfect

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@lilcoyoteeggg]

1:46 Don't ruin its dreams. 🐶 Its the best pupper.

[@kirara2516]

It is impossible to walk away from a cat running on doggo software.

[@_Iscream]

Those chirruping sounds are exactly like my cat. And as someone who has owned both cats and dogs, this definitely is accurate

[@khunagueroagnis2558]

KZbin decided I needed to watch this and I don't regret it, you've got a new subscriber

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@rainbownote6881]

No one: Me when the color hits: *SkEpPy??*

[@Xebel_Rebel]

I cant unsee it now

[@Xebel_Rebel]

I cant unsee it now

[@zimcatduckie2283]

Awww how pawsome this needs way more likes! Ur a great animator and this is a great way to show that all animals matter :)

[@alkrinal2440]

3:36 THAT NOISE THE CAT MAKES IS CHEF’S KISS

[@nuppanuppa2559]

I can't handle something this adorable!

[@Kyoki_Electric]

This should be a show

[@aspirant_IIT-KGP]

Apart from the dot (cat + dog) can we take a moment to appreciate how contagious that Lil kid's laugh was...

[@stevonithewarrior5035]

Found this in my recommendation on KZbin. PAWESOME ANIMATION!!!!!

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@safakok3963]

Cat: am I cat? Boy: yes’t

[@minimoonie6431]

This needs so much more attention!!

[@SanguiniCore]

The cat's ruffle of fur would win me over.

[@flareryl]

this animation is very amazing!! this needs more attention!!

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@becca.harbour]

Such good kitty noises! Sounds so real.

[@Help_Im_On_Fire]

Thank you KZbin recamendations. This is adorable and I love it!!!

[@overlordnazarick259]

This is really adorable... It made me both sad and happy... Sad that there are many animals that live in cages in pet shops and hardly will find a suitable home and happy that animation showed us that regardless of anything we can grow to love animals... Everyone should love animals... Thats one of many things that this short told us...

[@cyberchao6180]

This needs to be a cartoon series or a movie... because I instantly loved it the moment the video started :)

[@Noobyblox]

This is way too wholesome.

[@olive_garden446]

Its funny I saw this because my greyhound acts like a cat lol.

[@gadaboutgriffon4446]

There will never be enough wholesome good and adorable shorts like this.

[@creations_of_peregrine_starr]

The fish in the bag, though....grown and with Santa hat in the winter...it's the little things for me.

[@JP-uf9sh]

this is great. We had a cat that always played fetch with us. I really miss her.

[@luvxoxundertalehazbinhotel1835]

Im calling this beautiful creature a pupkitty 🌠 *majestic* 🌠

[@scratcing0nyourdoor668]

This is the most underrated thing I’ve ever seen

[@KeganLeavess]

I just found this by chance, and I can't believe how underrated this is?? It's so cute, and the animation is so well done! I can't wait to see more!

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you so much 😀

[@akumasator6828]

Ack this is so well done and you have no idea how much I wanted to pick up the animal and hug it because ur art style and the animation

[@a_H8man]

OMG, THIS WILL GOING TO BE A NEW SHORT MOVIE LEGEND

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@Oopy_Doopy42069]

This cat is the definition of dog.

[@LostReverist]

Someone else has bound to make a comment about this already but… Kitty hardware with doggie software is adorable! Who knew the opposite of a fox could be so cute!?

[@nulltex904]

the animation is so underrated and good btw 100th sub :D

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@Sylvia_VidsandClips]

And then he found out that that cat didn't have all his shots and then got rabies...

[@greyscaleanimation]

🤣😂🤣

[@WaterYoshi]

Interesting how a simple change in a cat can do to a person.

[@quirkylol2186]

You just animated my dream cat/dog dude. ITS EVEN TEAL

[@trashpanda3618]

This is HIGHLY underated!

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@cookiecrumbwolf9606]

The dog is just secretly a cat but acts like a dog

[@tuscansun2320]

The sound design and animation is top notch, holy crap

[@-CherryPics-]

Oh my gosh this was so precious, everyone who contributed to this did fantastic!!

[@indodinoyoutube]

Wish all cats were like this lol

[@Iheart2000z_BECRAZYANDLIVELIFE]

Cat: I wannaz be a doggy Human:okZ I will adopt youz anywayz

[@hemmingwee5687]

This is so cute! Usually when I see an animation with a cat of some sort, they make its meows sound so fake. This sounded just like my cats! Good job

[@ScorpionsFatality]

This deserves so much more attention. Its beautifully animated and tells such a good story!!

[@CatchThesePaws]

Cats pant sometimes and it’s the cutest shit I’ve ever seen

[@itzquintle9479]

Ikr? I love whenever a Cat just seems to have a system shutdown and starts to act like a dog, it's fucking adorable.

[@zackarye.g.m3223]

Best short animation I've seen my hole life I would be soooooo cool if this because a series

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@Epic11705]

A cat that always wants affection and be cuddly; I want one too!

[@thedarkermoon7914]

I just randomly find You in My recomended and i love it! The style is quite cool and i loved the animation!

[@newchannelatcomment5150]

Bro! This Animations are Amazing

[@greyscaleanimation]

Glad you think so!

[@jester7364]

Im not crying you are my heart cant take how cute and wholesome this is 😭😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️😭😭😭

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@smoothbrian.3997]

This is so well done! Wonderful job!

[@ggman9002]

Insane that the ending got me there Not only the cat was acting like a real dog but also it's colors that got my head more mind blowingness

[@bluefoxgalaxy6057]

Wait so the dog is actually a Cat and a Dog mixed together. Because it was panting and holding the bone and growled at him which dogs do And it was meowing and purring which cats do.

[@testerwulf3357]

More likely a cat that was raised by dogs..Cats raised around dogs tend to adopt their behavior! I’ve even seen the opposite happen.

[@bluefoxgalaxy6057]

@@testerwulf3357 ok I was wrong...

[@militarystoriesinanimation1811]

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[@ravenbell2721]

The boy:can we get this cat that acts like a dog? The mom:that's not a cat or dog it's a ailen,cats and dogs don't come in blue

[@Toxicality]

I didn’t look for this, but I am glad I found it. This made me so happy

[@Nikowhisker]

This is so fliping ADORABLE :3

[@laurenbrown3569]

aww. i love cat act like dog. there lots animals act like other animals. i love see animals be who them are.

[@mistyrain8079]

I have a cat that also acts dog-like. His name is Nina. He’s weird, and love him. In comparison to EVERY cat I’ve ever had (like 17 in my life time) he takes the cake for the weirdest, most playful, dog-like cat, I’ve ever had. If I say what he does out loud it sound cat-like but it’s not. (Example/what I mean : “we played with a ball.” On it’s own, nothing weird. But if you saw a video of him, it’s not in a cat way. He will jump like one of those dogs in movies just to get the ball. I got a really bouncy one, he hops with it, I don’t even know if that’s dog-like thing, but he does it.) he has SO much energy, much more then the others. at first I thought it was just cause he was younger, but he’s still kitten/puppy-like. It’s kinda hard to just explain how he acts, I love him though, wouldn’t change him for a thing.

[@thedusty194]

Awh, that is adorable

[@mycartoonz259]

If your cat was Nina it means your cat is a girl not a boy you mean she not he

[@mistyrain8079]

​@@mycartoonz259 Nope, Nina is a boy. I know that the name doesn't sound like a male cat's name, but it's just his name at this point. But thanks for giving me an excuse to watch this video again. :D

[@mycartoonz259]

@@mistyrain8079 ask Google if Nina was a boy or a girl name but you misspelled because Nina is means kid but in Spanish

[@mycartoonz259]

@@mistyrain8079 and sometimes it means a girl

[@5lee_ping486]

You have no idea how much this Short Animation made me happy

[@nicholasliu192]

This is the sweetest animated short I have seen in a long time!

[@otterfanpage7478]

I have a dog and it acts more like a cat-

[@greyscaleanimation]

That's awesome!

[@Tiredarsonist]

Fun fact: I've seen cats raise dogs and I've seen dogs raise cats

[@dessieuwu]

My. Heart. Cannot. Take. This!! How is your youtube channel so small?!?! Your so talented!!!!

[@nethermationreal]

THIS IS SO ADORABLE AND BEAUTIFUL ANIMATED, I LOVE THE ART STYLE!!!

[@greyscaleanimation]

Thank you!

[@nethermationreal]

@@greyscaleanimation no we have to thank you for making this wonderful animation 🌹🌹