“Dog Gone” (**1/2 out of four) was a hokey but likeable adaptation of Pauls Toutonghi’s true-story novel about a father (Rob Lowe) and son (Johnny Berchtold) whose beloved dog runs off and they embark on a search for him along the Appalachian mountains and attempt to repair their strained relationship at the same time. Uneven, with a few unnecessary scenes and plot strands, but easy-to-watch especially for those who love dogs and have ever had one missing. Plus- the dog itself is adorable and great! An interesting companion piece to director Stephen Herek’s live-action remake of “101 Dalmations”.