Netflix Film Dog Gone Based On Heartwarming True Story

Friday this week sees a new Netflix movie titled Dog Gone, based on the true story of a beloved dog going missing.  The movie is based on Pauls Toutonghi’s 2016 book Dog Gone: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought him Home. Meanwhile, canine-lovers will need a huge box of tissues next to them while watching the true story.

Dog Gone on Netflix

In the Netflix movie Dog Gone, Fielding Marshall (John Berchtold) is devastated after his beloved dog, Gonker, goes missing. However, with the help of his father John (Rob Lowe), Fielding goes on an unforgettable journey on the Appalachian Trail to search for Gonker. Meanwhile, the timing of the search is crucial, as Gonker needs his life-saving medication.

The six-year-old golden retriever mix has Addison’s disease, which occurs when the adrenal glands fail to produce hormones in charge of the body. In Gonker’s case, his sudden disappearance is critical, as he can only survive 23 days without his medication.

According to the streamer, Gonker is a good dog. He plays fetch (but only with a stick he chooses), enjoys a sprinkle donut and can “hit a mean yoga pose.” When he goes missing, Gonker’s human, Fielding Marshall (Johnny Berchtold) and Fielding’s dad, John (Rob Lowe) head out on an epic quest. They both head out on the Appalachian Trail to find their beloved dog.

Synopsis of the book

According to the synopsis for Pauls Toutonghi’s book, this is the true story of a lost dog’s journey and a family’s furious search to find him before it is too late.

Along the way, a father and son discover their own lost bond. Suspenseful, heartbreaking, and ultimately life-affirming, Dog Gone shows us the way heroism can assert itself in the little things we do each day.

Epic search for Gonker

With the support of Fielding’s mom, Ginny (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) and many kind strangers, dad and son will stop at nothing to find Gonker and bring him home.

Speaking to Tudum, Lowe said he is “super proud of the film. He added, “It’s just a total emotional journey that will definitely give you all the feels.”

The movie, Dog Gone will release globally on Netflix on January 13, 2023. In the meanwhile, the trailer is included below.

With the movie based on a true story, Dog Gone is sure to bring tears to any viewer’s eyes. Readers, are you looking forward to this heartwarming dog story? Let us know by commenting below.