A Dog Year is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a man named Jon Katz who adopts an abused border collie named Devon during a midlife crisis. Despite the dog's hyperactive behavior, Jon decides to keep him and rent a farmhouse to give Devon room to run. With the help of a local dog trainer, Jon learns to connect with Devon and overcome his writer's block. As their bond grows, Jon's life begins to change in unexpected ways, and he learns that sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of furry companionship to find your way again.

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