While walking down Valencia Street this morning I saw a poster for "Mine," a documentary by Geralyn Pezansoki about the pets that were rescued from Hurricane Katrina. The film documents people who were not allowed to bring their pets with them when they were rescued, and their search for their beloved friends after the storm.

While many of these animals did not survive Katrina, some of the ones
that did were taken to shelters and were either euthanized or adopted
out after 5 days. You might think that in the case that the animal was adopted out and located in its
new home, that this would make it easier for the former owner to reunite with his/her pet, but the film shows that this actually made it more difficult. Complicating the matter is the bond between the new owner and the pet. Why and how should the new owner give his/her newly beloved animal up? It's a tricky situation that may not have a real right and wrong answer. I'm curious to see the outcomes of these particular stories documented in the movie. In any case, I'll be sure to bring a hankey to wipe away the tears while watching "Mine."

"Mine" opens at the Roxie Theatre in S.F. on January 8, and elsewhere around the country throughout January and February. Go to movie's Web site for more information.