Us, Our Pets and the War

Us, Our Pets and the War is a documentary about the efforts of Ukrainian citizens to rescue animals stranded during a time of war and violence. The film focuses on the relationship between humans and animals, highlighting those who risk their lives to save creatures left behind by people forced to flee. The rescue operations cover a wide range of animals, from common pets like cats and dogs in deserted buildings to exotic species such as lions, tigers, lemurs, and bears in zoos. The narrative also includes the perspectives of foreigners who witnessed these rescue missions.

The film was written and directed by Anton Ptushkin, who also served as a producer alongside Zoia Sosenko and Elizabeth Trojian. This project is the first in a chronological series of films directed by Ptushkin, preceding Saving the Animals of Ukraine and Antarctica. A joint production between Ukraine and Canada, the movie was made with the involvement of PBS, The WNET Group, Yap Films, and Vse Sam. Released on April 4, 2024, the documentary has a runtime of 79 minutes.