Heidi 4 Paws: A Furry Tale, is a reinvention of the classic story of the little Swiss orphan who touches the lives of all she meets. "Re-imagined" is probably more accurate than reinvention; this version casts live dogs in all its roles, right down to a "herd" of costumed Pomeranians playing the sheep. Aided by computer animation that makes the dogs' mouths move, the unconventional treatment of a familiar story will delight kids and adults thanks to its amusing script and never-ending sight-gags. Who's not going to laugh at a yodeling dog wearing lederhosen, right?! Inventive camera work and skillful editing wring the most human emotion out of every dog's movement; the scenery is rich and interesting; the storyline never gets lost in the gimmick; and, well. . . costumed dogs are just silly. Promotional material says this program is aimed at kids aged four to ten but if furry paws came with opposable digits, this particular production just might get a thumbs-up from the whole family. And rest assured; no animals were harmed during the productions.