Strudel picks up a nearby tree branch and sketches up a blueprint on the ground. "See, we'll simply pile up all of the old boxes and such from inside the alley into a Christmas tree."
"But what'll we do about the lights?" inquires Fluffy, who's clad in a yellow coat, matching pants, and pale pink gloves.
"Simple," Strudel motions toward the Pup Club, who are toting in a large gold disco ball. "We'll place this on top."
"That's an excellent idea, guys." an impressed Lucky says.
Niblet smiles. "Gee, thanks."
"With any luck, we should be able to lead people here, and find our new friends loving homes." Strudel states.
The dogs and cats set about piling up the old boxes, crates, and various items into a large mountainous stack. "And now for the finishing touch." Lucky turns to the Pup Club. "Ready, guys?"
"Ready, Lucky!" the pups then scurry up the side of the pile and plant the disco ball on top. Lucky smiles contentedly. "Hopefully now the townspeople will be coming soon."
A concerned look crosses Cookie's face. "It occurs to me, Lucky. We'd better tell Dot that we're doing this so she doesn't worry."
"Good idea, Cookie." Lucky agrees, upon which the Puppies and Kittens then hurry back to the pound.
The group meets with Dot and tells her all about the situation with the homeless pets and the giant Christmas tree. "How wonderful," Dot states. "Ill be more than happy to help."
"We really appreciate this, Dot." Giblet says.
"Oh, by the way, my parents, Mr. McLeish's mother, and Mr. Olaf's girlfriend Gertrude are coming by for our Christmas party later."
"We'll have to make sure we're home before that." Lucky says. "Pound Puppies and Kennel Kittens, let's start pounding!"
"Yeah!" the group cheers, as they and Dot then hurry off.
Dot had brought some Christmas lights from back at the pound, which the Kennel Kittens then set about wrapping around the giant makeshift tree. "Whaddaya think, Giblet?" Niblet motions toward the finished tree.
"Ooh, it's lovely, dear."
"Thanks for the help, Dot." Lucky says. "We really owe you for this."
"You're quite welcome, Lucky. Anything to help my friends."
Meanwhile, back at the pound, Mr. Leonard McLeish the pound supervisor is preparing Christmas dinner when he hears a knock at the door. "Hmm, that must be the guests." He hurries toward the door with his assistant Olaf following closely behind. Upon opening the door, he's greeted by his mother Agatha. "Leonard Sweetie!" she embraces him in a vicelike hug. "Oof! Hello, Ma." McLeish wheezes. She hands both him and Olaf a present. "Merry Christmas, Dearie."
"Merry Christmas to you, too, Ma." McLeish replies with a pleasant smile.
"Merry Christmas, Mrs. McLeish." Olaf adds.
Shortly thereafter, Olaf's girlfriend Gertrude Washburn arrives at the door. "Gertrude!" Olaf exclaims elatedly. The librarian gives her boyfriend a hug and gently kisses him on the cheek, causing him to smile and blush. "Merry Christmas, Olaf Dear." She then hands both him and McLeish presents."Uhh, muh-ma-Merry Christmas to you, too, Honey." replies a still-blushing Olaf.
Shortly thereafter, Dot's parents arrive at the door. "Ah, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, so good to see you." McLeish greets them. "Good to see you, too. Mr. McLeish." Dot's mother says. "Merry Christmas to you." Dot's father says, as he and his wife both hand McLeish and Olaf presents.
"Likewise, my friends."
"By the way, have you seen Dot?" Dot's mother inquires.
"We've come to visit her and ask how things have been going for her." Dot's father adds.
McLeish is truly at a loss. "Uh, uhm, well..." I haven't seen Dot for quite some time. he thinks. Come to think of it, I haven't seen the dogs or cats either. Where could they have gotten to? Okay, McLeish, think fast! "Uh, well, She's uhm, putting up decorations outside. And the dogs and cats are helping her."
"Why, that's wonderful!" Agatha states.
"The little dears are so helpful." Gertrude adds.
