SAN JOSE, CA, July 01, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mutual Rescue, an inspiring new national initiative created by Humane Society Silicon Valley, is highlighting the life-changing power of human-animal relationships through an ongoing series of short films.

The first Mutual Rescue film, "Eric & Peety," went viral and has been viewed more than 50 million times. The film is inspiring people from all over the country to submit their stories for consideration in upcoming Mutual Rescue films as well to adopt animals from local shelters and rescue groups.

Four additional films will be previewed at a private event in Silicon Valley on September 18, 2016 before they are released to the public at large.

Mutual Rescue is changing the conversation from people OR animals to people AND animals, elevating the cause of animal welfare by illustrating how helping animals helps people.

To request an interview with a Mutual Rescue spokesperson, please contact Executive Publicist Michelle Tennant Nicholson at Michelle@WasabiPublicity.com or 828-749-3200. For more information, visit the online press kit www.MutualRescue.OnlinePressKit247.com and the public site www.MutualRescue.org.

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