Dug's Special Mission is a short film from the Disney-Pixar animation studio that serves as a prequel to the hit movie Up. It tells the story of Dug, the lovable talking dog from the movie who is always eager to please his master and make new friends. In this short film, Dug is sent on a series of ridiculous missions by his pack leader, Alpha, and his two sidekicks, Beta and Gamma. The three dogs are on a secret mission to find the elusive Bird of Paradise Falls, a rare bird whose feathers are said to bring good luck.
Dug is initially thrilled to be given a special mission, but he soon realizes that all of the missions he is sent on are pointless and silly. He is told to chase his own tail, look for invisible intruders, and even retrieve a rock that Alpha claims is a special relic. Dug obediently follows all of Alpha's orders, but he starts to feel more and more useless. He sees the other dogs having fun without him and wonders if he really belongs with them.
As the three dogs continue their search for the Bird of Paradise Falls, they get into all sorts of scrapes and misadventures, often with Dug inadvertently stepping in to save them. Along the way, Dug befriends a colorful bird who is also searching for the falls. The bird helps Dug see that he is more than just a pack animal obeying orders from his superiors, and that he has valuable skills and talents of his own.
In the end, Dug decides to leave Alpha and his pack to follow his true calling. He joins forces with his new friend, the bird, and embarks on his own special mission to find his purpose in life. Dug's Special Mission is a heartwarming and hilarious tale that reminds us that sometimes the best adventures are the ones we find when we least expect them.