Movies and TvShows featuring "adopting-a-dog" theme.

After a car crash results in the death of a young woman, a grieving man travels to her small town in Ontario, Canada to express his condolences. There, he forms an unexpected bond with an autistic woman and embarks on a road trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Through their journey, they both find comfort, friendship, and a new sense of hope.

While having a day-long swim at Athens' queer beach, best friends Demosthenes and Nikitas recall the events of a recent summer in the prospect of turning them into a screenplay for Nikitas' feature debut.

Dean Spanley is a heartwarming and comedic drama set in Victorian England. It follows a grieving father who forms an unexpected bond with his pet dog, leading to a series of charming and comedic events. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of loss, friendship, and the power of love.

In the charming city of Portland, Oregon, a young entrepreneur discovers love and new possibilities when she becomes involved in a matchmaking service. Through a series of heartwarming events and encounters, she learns valuable lessons about relationships, family, and personal growth. With the backdrop of a vibrant flower shop, stargazing nights, and a Valentine's Day party, this feel-good movie explores the ups and downs of finding true love and the joys of embracing new experiences.

Coming home from his last deployment, Sgt. Major John Frost arrives a month early and he’s happy to be home for Christmas. He finds his wife, Jill and son Jimmy too busy to give him the welcome he anticipated and in his absence, they have adopted a dog - a little dog named Charlie. John finds solace with the fellow vets at the Moose Lodge until Charlie finds Hank, a retired Vietnam vet, homeless and having suffered a heart attack. John finds his purpose as he rallies friends, family and community to build a new house for the vets and give them a warm Christmas Eve and a new start on civilian life.

Animal Control follows the story of a Canadian animal control officer who struggles with mental illness while dealing with the daily challenges of his job. As he encounters various situations such as rescuing injured dogs, coping with the death of pets, and dealing with hoarders, the officer grapples with his own loneliness and depression. The movie explores themes of grief, euthanasia, and the bond between humans and animals.