This very poignant but uplifting film is a testament to the deep connection between humans and dogs, and how our pets can pull us back from the precipice of despair. It pulls no punches in depicting the physical and psychological challenges of the dog owners, and movingly depicts the transformative power of a dog's devotion. Two of the three stories also make the strong case for adopting dogs with challenges: senior dogs, those with behavioral challenges, other unwanted pets. Your heart aches for these dogs because of what they endured, then marvels at their resilience and their healing powers over their humans. Read with a box of tissues nearby.
-Steve Brown