A Dog named Christmas (2009)

Director: Peter Werner

Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Linda Emond, Noel Fisher

A developmentally challenged young man with a penchant for caring for animals in need sets out to convince his family – and their whole rural community – to participate in a local shelter’s inaugural “Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program.”

20-Year old Todd (Noel Fisher) has his own way of thinking about things. He is the youngest child of George (Bruce Greenwood) and Mary Ann (Linda Emond) McCray. They live on a farm and Todd loves animals, and also cares for injured ones.

When Todd hears about an Adopt a Dog for Christmas campaign by their local shelter, he is excited about the opportunity. Against his better judgment, George agrees, but on the condition Todd understand the dog has to be taken back to the shelter the day after Christmas. George, meanwhile, is still fighting his inner demons as the dog brings back painful memories.

If ever I’ve seen an uplifting and inspirational movie, this is it! I absolutely loved every single character and every moment of this delightful film. It is simply beautiful, and the dog is so adorable!! It was also interesting to see how badly Todd wanted the dog, yet it was George who found solace through the dog. Yes, dogs are Man’s best friends, and ‘A Dog named Christmas’ could not have been a better example! This was stunning.

Bruce Greenwood, Linda Emond and Noel Fisher deliver emotional and affectionate performances.

Would I watch it again? Yes, every year at Christmas!! This is going to be a new Christmas favourite.