The sequel to the first The Secret Life of Pets is set some time after, where the owners of Max and Duke now has a son. The toddler, whom Max is endeared towards, gets into all sorts of trouble by himself. Max is now very protective and sees that world as a dangerous place, but this also turns him into being overly stressed and cowardly. So during a family holiday, Max finds himself at a farm who has a farm dog named Rooster. Rooster is a lot more aggressive and proud, and he is disgusted with Max's behavior. Of course, the two will get over their differences and bond together, as well as allowing Max to trust the world and regain his confidence. The other plot thread follows Snowball who ends up saving a tiger from a circus. Unfortunately, you can't really domesticate a tiger and this causes all sorts of issues. Finally, there is Gidget who gets into trouble over losing a toy that Max entrusted her to protect. It is odd at first when there are three distinct and completely unrelated stories going on, although by the end of the film, the various paths do cross each other, albeit awkwardly. The animation is really good, with plenty of details, although the plot leaves a lot to be desired. There are definitely humorous parts, as well as cute sections, but it feels as if the film lacks a heart.
