- Type: TV
- Studio: Mike Young Productions Scholastic Productions
- Publish Date 2000-09-04
- Status: Completed
- Genre: Animation Comedy Family Children
- Scores: 2.53 by 4,405 reviews
- Duration: 30 min
- Views: 374
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Emily Elizabeth Howard, a 12-year-old middle school student in New York City who lives with her English-accented mother, Maggie, is routinely teased at school by Florence, a popular girl, but she finds solace in Owen Yu, her only recent friend. Before departing for a work trip to Chicago, Maggie puts her in the care of her careless and van-dwelling uncle Casey. A little red puppy whose family had been abducted by dogcatchers is introduced to Emily by Mr. Bridwell, who manages an animal rescue tent in a park. According to him, the puppy's growth depends on how much love he receives. Casey declines the adoption because dogs are not permitted in the apartment complex. Emily finds the dog in her backpack when she gets home from school and gives him the name Clifford. Clifford can only stay with her for one night, according to Casey.