Animal Welfare United States Project #75924

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Documentary

by Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Documentary

Project Report | Sep 28, 2026
From Filming to the Editing Room: Our Documentary

By Genevieve Frederick | Founder/President

We are excited to share an important update on the Feeding Pets of the Homeless documentary: filming is complete, and the project has entered post-production.

Earlier this year, our filmmakers traveled to Los Angeles, San Diego, Skid Row, Reno and our headquarters in Carson City to capture the stories at the heart of this feature-length documentary.

The film follows people experiencing homelessness and the beloved animals who remain by their sides. Their stories offer an intimate look at companionship, resilience and the powerful human-animal bond, while challenging common misconceptions about people experiencing homelessness and their pets.

Now, those stories are coming together.

FROM PRODUCTION TO POST-PRODUCTION

With filming complete, our director/producers at Junius Films are moving into the next phase of the project. Post-production is where our over 70 hours of footage are shaped into the final film through editing, sound, music, color and other finishing work.

This stage is critical to creating a documentary that honors the people who trusted us with their stories and presents their experiences with the care and dignity they deserve.

Our goal remains bigger than simply making a film.

We want this documentary to help audiences better understand why pets can be such an important source of companionship, security and unconditional love for people experiencing homelessness. We also hope it contributes to a larger conversation about the need for pet-inclusive services and shelter options.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless works every day to help keep people and their pets together. Through this documentary, we have an opportunity to bring that mission to audiences far beyond the communities we reach through our direct-service programs.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US GET HERE

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported this project.

Every gift helps move this film closer to completion.

As post-production continues, your support will help cover the costs required to finish the documentary and prepare it to reach audiences.

We look forward to sharing more with you as the film takes shape, including future updates about its completion and opportunities to see and share it.

Thank you for believing these stories deserve to be seen.

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Jun 3, 2026
A documentary about love, survival, and pets

By Genevieve Frederick | Founder

A documentary about love, survival, and the pets who remain family through it all

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.

WHY THIS FILM MATTERS

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.

This film helps extend that impact beyond direct assistance, bringing visibility to the people and pets we serve.

Production and filming has started in Los Angeles, San Diego and soon in Carson City at the headquarters of Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

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 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.

Join us with a donation for post-production costs.

Once completed you will be on the list to view and share.

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