Television film drama about Todd McCray (Noel Fisher), a young man with mental health problems. During Christmas vacation, a nearby animal shelter begins an 'Adopt a Dog for Christmas' scheme. As an animal lover, Todd encourages those in his neighbourhood to participate in the programme and he, himself, becomes very attached to one dog. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear why his father is not entirely supportive of Todd's attempt to help the animals.

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