A documentary project from Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
This feature length documentary follows three people experiencing homelessness and the animals who never leave their side.
Together, their stories challenge perception and reveal a bond most people never see.
Supporting this film helps expand awareness and advocacy
for people and pets in need.
The bond between people experiencing homelessness and their pets is often misunderstood.
This project allows those stories to be seen in a new way, helping to challenge stigma and expand understanding.
It also supports our broader efforts to:
• Increase awareness of the human-animal bond
• Advocate for pet-inclusive services and shelter options
• Reach new audiences beyond direct services
Across the country, demand for services continues to grow.
• Thousands of pets helped through our programs
• A nationwide network of veterinary partners
• Ongoing need for access to care
This film helps extend that impact beyond direct assistance, bringing visibility to the people and pets we serve.
Grace Petro and Sydney Day (Junius Films) are a directing and producing duo with nearly a decade of experience in narrative storytelling, known for their hands-on, emotionally grounded approach to independent filmmaking. Having built their careers crafting character-driven stories from the ground up, they bring a cinematic lens and deep narrative structure to their work in the documentary space.
Their latest film (in partnership with Feeding Pets of The Homeless) will follow three individuals experiencing homelessness and the animals who remain their constant companions, weaving together intimate, real-life stories of resilience, survival, and unconditional love. With this project, they aim not only to capture deeply human moments, but to elevate them into a larger conversation – one that challenges public perception, advocates for pet-inclusive shelter solutions, and mobilizes audiences toward tangible impact.
Blending their narrative expertise with real-world urgency, Grace and Sydney are committed to creating a documentary that resonates emotionally, travels widely, and drives meaningful change long after the credits roll.
This documentary is part of a broader effort to ensure people experiencing homelessness never have to choose between themselves and their pets.
Through storytelling, we can reach beyond immediate care and help shift understanding on a larger scale.
Mary Beth Geaga
Laurie Ritchie
Frederick Emery
Karen Foxwell
Wyatt Martell
Nic Daniel
Kathleen Hamilton
Belen Gannon
Rachel Erath
Charles Wolfe
Judith Carroll
Michael Maslanek Jr
Marguerite O’Connell
Bobbie Pyron
Mike Lane
Cecelia Zuckerman
Elizabeth Duggan
Carol Felsher
Andrea Lowther
Marg Gruna
Mary Helen Mays
Schalk Steyn
Patricia Weber
Julia O’Hern
Terry Lark
Kristin Leasia
Laurel Rezeau
Lisa Connolly
Patricia LaBrot
Bobbie Theodore
Ann Powell
Genevieve Frederick
