The Pluto short that won an Academy Award in 1942 is "Lend a Paw". It is a colorful animated short film made by Walt Disney in 1941, and it features Mickey Mouse and his dog, Pluto. In the film, Pluto saves the life of a kitten, and later feels jealous towards the kitten after Mickey Mouse takes the kitten in. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 14th Academy Awards in 1942, making it the only Mickey Mouse short to win the award.