Alison Snowden

Surprise birthday parties can be risky. Especially when the guest of honor is turning 40! When Margaret plans a celebration for her husband, Bob, she underestimates the sudden impact of middle age on his mood. A witty, offbeat animated portrait of a frustrated dentist wrestling with the fundamental issues of life. (NFB)

An old shy man works up the gumption to meet a woman whom he has a crush on. (imdb)

Based on the animated short Bob's Birthday (1993), this series follows the daily adventures of a London dentist and his chiropodist wife. (imdb)

Five animals meet regularly to discuss their inner angst in a group therapy session led by Dr. Clement, a canine psychotherapist. The group includes Lorraine, a leech who suffers from separation anxiety; Cheryl, a praying mantis who can't seem to keep a man; Todd, a pig with an eating disorder; Jeffrey, a bird with guilt issues; and Linda, an obsessive-compulsive cat. (NFB)