- You’ll watch 5 movies that ESA Doctors choose about pets and their owners.
- You’ll have 72 hours to finish them all.
- You’ll document your reactions to the animal-human interactions in the movies, and create a blog post of around 500–1,500 words about how Hollywood portrays animals’ effect on the mental wellbeing of humans.
Get Paid to Watch Pet Flicks!
And become ESA Doctors’ official
“Chief of Pet Flicks”

Do you love movies about animals and pets? Do you wish you could get paid to watch and review them? Today is your lucky day as we’re looking for an animal movie fan who we will pay to watch 5 films about animals and humans.
This “dream job” is your potential new reality! One lucky winner will be chosen and win $1,000. On top of that, your review could be featured on our website, published under your name with your new title as “Chief of Pet Flicks.”
Job Description
Requirements
You don’t need any specialized knowledge or expertise. We want to know what the average American pet owner thinks about Hollywood’s portrayal of human-animal relationships. The movies will range from cartoons to action and everything in between.
Responsibilities
- Watch all 5 movies within the 72-hour timeframe.
- After completing each film, write a journal with your thoughts.
- Once you have watched all movies, complete a 500–1,500 words article including the following points:
- How both — the human and animal characters — benefited from and/or hurt mentally and emotionally from being together and separated. And how they ultimately grew as characters.
- The potential emotional issues the characters were facing. If the animal and human benefited from their interactions explain why it worked (with an example or two).
- How did the animal and/or human change at the end of the film compared to the beginning because of their relationships.
How to Apply
- Submit your application through the form below.
- Include all relevant information, including:
a. Why you’re the right candidate
b. How animals have played a vital role in your life
- Agree to the terms and conditions of this contest.
We’ll pick one lucky winner to watch 5 films and get paid!
Movies You Might Watch
Here is a list of movies that you may be watching to complete your task as our Chief of Pet Flicks (list is subject to change and open for suggestions):
- All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)
- Beethoven (1992)
- Homeward Bound (1993)
- Air Bud (1997)
- Babe a Pig in the City (1998)
- Hachi (2009)
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
- The Jungle Book (2016)
- The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
- A Dog’s Journey (2019)
- Scoob! (2020)
- Garfield Movie (2024)
If you’re interested to become our Chief of Pet Flicks, apply by filling out the form below:
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Terms and Conditions
The Company of the Chief of Pet Flicks Contest (the “Contest”) is esadoctors.com (“Company”).
Employees of Company, those involved in the production, development, implementation, or handling of the Contest, and any agents acting for the above providers, prize suppliers, or any other person associated with the Contest, and family members and persons living in the same household as any of the foregoing persons, are not eligible to enter.
The Contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia, who on the date of entry are 18 years old or older, or have otherwise reached the age of majority under the state’s laws where they reside.
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In no event shall the Company’s aggregate liability arising out of or relating to this Contest, whether arising out of or related to breach of contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amounts to be paid to Winner pursuant to the Contest.
The route to enter the Contest and details on how to apply are available at ESADoctors.com. Individuals may apply for the Contest by filling out the application form found at www.esadoctors.com/pet-flicks-movie-reviewer/. Each applicant may submit only one (1) application for the Contest. Any attempt to submit more than one application will void that applicant’s applications and that applicant may be disqualified.
Company will start accepting applications on February 10, 2025. The closing date for entry will be March 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST. After this date and time, no further applications for the Contest will be permitted. Company’s work clock is the official time-keeping device for the Contest.
Applicants will be evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected federal, state/province or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Company shall select one (1) Winner from the entire pool of eligible applicants. Winner will be selected based on their application as judged by Company in its sole discretion. Winner must comply with all of these Terms and Conditions, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements.
Winner will be notified by email, through their email submitted with their application, between March 24, 2025 and May 31, 2025 for the contest. Except where prohibited, each potential Winner must complete and return to Company, twenty-four (24) hours of being notified, an electronic Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability and Publicity Release (“Affidavit”) to an email address designated by Company, or other digital transmission method acceptable to Company, in order to claim the Contest. If Winner cannot be contacted, is not eligible, or does not claim the opportunity to participate in the Contest within twenty-four (24) hours of notification, Company reserves the right to withdraw the offer from Winner and pick a replacement Winner. Winner may be required to show identification in order to receive the Contest.
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Contest consists of watching 5 movies approved by Company and writing a 500-1,500 word blog post about how Hollywood portrays animals and mental health. Before starting the Contest, the Company will notify Winner on how to complete the Contest and will send instructions.
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Upon completion of the Contest, Winner will receive a one-time payment of $1,000 USD. Company shall distribute funds no later than ninety (90) days following Winner’s completion of the Contest requirements.
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