Devin the Dog is a party animal, and honestly? Good for him.

Is it worth your time?

If you like old-school cartoons where the logic is loose and the vibes are high, sure. It’s perfect if you’re bored on a Sunday afternoon. If you need a serious plot or character arcs, steer clear. You’ll probably hate it if you’re a stickler for continuity or realistic animal behavior. 🐶

The whole setup is classic. The wife and kids are hauling luggage out to the car, and the dog looks like his heart is actively shattering into a million pieces. It’s almost too sad, honestly. I felt bad for the poor guy for about thirty seconds.

Then the car leaves. The transformation is immediate.

The party starts

Devin drops the sad-dog act instantly. He goes from moping on the rug to hosting a full-blown rager for the neighborhood animals. It’s the kind of shift that makes you laugh because it’s just so absurdly fast. One minute he’s mourning, the next he’s got a drink in his paw.

The animation here has that frantic, jittery energy you only really get from this era of film. It reminded me a bit of the manic pacing in The Wild Party, though obviously in a much fluffier, less stressful package. The way the furniture moves around while the music plays? It’s pure chaos.

There’s a moment where a cat shows up uninvited and the whole vibe shifts to a dance-off. It’s not profound, but it’s fun. It’s way better than some of the more stiff stuff I’ve seen recently, like A Soul Enslaved which just felt like a slog.

I caught a blink-and-you-miss-it detail where the dog is wearing a tiny hat during the kitchen scene. Why? Who knows. It just made me chuckle. It’s the little, weird choices that make this worth watching instead of just another generic short.

Is it a masterpiece? No. But sometimes I don't want a masterpiece. I want a dog throwing a party. It’s simple, it’s loud, and it doesn't try to be anything it isn't.

• The look on the dog's face when the car door slams is pure gold.
• The music choice is surprisingly catchy.
• The neighbor's fence gets destroyed in a way that feels very personal.

Honestly, just watch it for the sheer audacity of the dog’s transformation. It’s a good time. Even if you're not a "dog person," it's hard not to respect the hustle of a pup left home alone who decides to make the most of it. 🐾