Product Details

• Actors: David Duchovny
• Directors: Julie Lofton
• Format: Color, Director's Cut, NTSC
• Subtitles: English
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Give Voice to Animals
• VHS Release Date: December 15, 2004
• Run Time: 84 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002I5QVS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #462,449 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The captivating documentary, "Best Friend Forgotten", sheds light on the difficult issue of pet overpopulation. The documentary, hosted by David Duchovny (X-files), tells the stories of Oreo the cat and Clover the dog as they face the harsh realities of pet overpopulation. Viewers get a thoughtful and balanced look at the controversial practice of euthanasia and the alternative "no-kill" movement. Candid interviews reveal common myths about spaying and neutering, and leaders from government to animal rights groups discuss the plague of pet overpopulation and the impact on our society.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!, July 2, 2004

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SCOTT D. JAGOW (CHARLOTTE, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Friend Forgotten (DVD)

If you care about animals, this is a must-see documentary. It is both a well-told, compelling story and a very educational hour. Actor David Duchovny's narration is compassionate and humorous when appropriate. It's obvious director Julie Lofton put her heart and soul into this project, and hopefully, "Best Friend Forgotten" will make people think seriously about the consequences of pet overpopulation in this country. Warning: after watching this film, you may be overcome with an urge to adopt a homeless pet! Also, check out the DVD extras, especially the comedy shorts, "Uncommon Census" and "The Dog Walker". The rather frightening dog walker is none other than Lofton herself, although she is much cuter in person.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!, June 24, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Best Friend Forgotten (DVD)

Best Friend Forgotten is so amazing! I saw this movie on PBS and fell in love with Clover and Oreo. Thank god this show was made. Also, David Duchovny is awesome as the host. Way to go David! My favorite part about this film is that it's range of emotions it provokes. There is comedy, suspense, drama, sadness, and happiness! I also found it to be very informative, I learned so much from it. It's really cool that it didn't give opinions and force me to feel a certain way. I definitely feel that I got to make my own decision about how I felt about Pet Overpopulation. Also, I really felt inspired to get involved with volunteering at the local Animal Shelter. I really have nothing negative to say about Best Friend Forgotten, which is strange, because I always find some fault and problem in movies I see.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I got a sneak preview, June 30, 2004

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Simon (Charlotte) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Friend Forgotten (DVD)

I got a sneak preview of this film at a screening in Charlotte NC. It is so good. I also heard about it when Ellen Degeneres and David Duchovny were talking about it on her show a month ago. If you haven't gotten to see it on PBS I definitly reccomend buying it. It's a must have for anyone who likes/loves dogs and cats.