Set in the hardscrabble Catskills Mountain town of Walton, the dark comedy 'Animals' pits Murphy, a small time criminal trying to change his ways, and Ozzie, his drug dealing brother, against Patience, a corrupt and sinister animal control officer who captures their runaway dog Barney. Murphy battles Patience for the return of Barney, and in doing so, he must confront his criminal past and face his uncertain future.