The Retrievers

The Retrievers is a 2001 television film starring Robert Hays, Mel Harris, Alan Rachins, Alana Austin, Taylor Emerson, Betty White and Robert Wagner. It was directed by Paul Schneider and written by Larry Ketron.

Plot
A family adopts a stray golden retriever, Pilot, who gives birth to puppies. Though the family grow close, they decide to give the puppies away after weaning. However, Pilot is determined to recover them.

Cast

 * Robert Hays as Tom Lowry
 * Mel Harris as Karen Lowry
 * Alana Austin as Liz Lowry
 * Taylor Emerson as Widdy Lowry
 * Alan Rachins as Ed
 * Betty White as Mrs. Krisper
 * Robert Wagner as Durham Haysworth
 * Kurt Johnson as Marcel

Reception
The film achieved a rating of 1.89 million, a record for Animal Planet.