What to Watch: Spend National Pet Day With These Sundance Pets

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By Stephanie Ornelas

What do Tim Burton and Taika Waititi have in common? They both captivated audiences with their spooky-fun films like The Nightmare Before Christmas and What We Do in the Shadows, and they've both directed Sundance-supported projects featuring some seriously awesome pets. But they're certainly not the only ones.

Today is National Pet Day, and a lot of us know what it feels like to come home to our pets after a long afternoon. They bring irreplaceable joy that so many find therapeutic. Even those who don't have pets of their own might agree that seeing an adored animal - whether in person or on the big screen - can help lift our spirits on some of the most challenging days.

If you had a whole day to honor your pet or a pet of a loved one, what would you plan for them? Maybe a trip to the dog beach or park, or an afternoon snuggling up in front of the TV. If you're planning for the latter today, here's a list of Sundance pets you can put on your screen, from a tiny horse to a zombie dog to a conniving cat.

Settle in with your fluffy, feathery, or scaly companion. Here are nine films about pets that hit the screens at the Sundance Film Festival:

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