As evening falls, the chilly and very worried Pound Puppies and Pound Purries return to the pound. "We've scoured the whole city, but there's no sign of them." notes a concerned Cooler.

"Poor little dears," says an equally concerned Colette. "Oh, I do so hope that they're okay."

Just then, the front door swings open and Max and the puppies scamper in. Nose Marie gasps with delight. "Little darlin's! Y'all're okay!"

"We're so glad to see you all here and safe!" Howler says.

"We've just been to a strange place." Molly states.

"Hmm, I see what you mean." says Whopper, observing the curtain threads in Max's claws, the crumbs in Maggie and Murphy's whiskers, the squeaky rubber ball in Moe's mouth, the talcum powder in Millard's fur, the doll clothes Mimi is wearing and the doll's head stuck on Molly's head.

As Brighteyes gently helps Molly take the doll's head off of her head, doleful looks cross the puppies and kitten's faces. "Say, we're really sorry fer wreckin' all you guys' stuff." says Murphy.

"We'll be happy to help fix everything we broke." Mimi adds.

"You see," Maggie says. "We jus' like t'scratch 'n chew, an' sometimes we get a little carried away."

"If only there were something we could do." sighs Max.

"Well, I think I may have an idea." comes a voice from behind them, upon which the group whips around to see Holly standing behind them, holding several presents. She traipses up to Max and the pups and gives them each a present. "Here, little guys, these are our special Christmas presents for you."

"Oh boy!" The little puppies and kitten excitedly unwrap their gifts and squeal with delight at what they find. The puppies have been given various squeaky rubber chew toys, and Max has received a scratching post; they promptly begin playing with their new presents. "Oh, what wonderful presents!" Mimi says delightedly.

"Thank you so much for your wonderful gifts." a grateful Millard says.

"You're quite welcome, little guys." Holly replies.

"So, if ever you feel like chewing or scratching something, just remember to only chew or scratch these." Cooler says.

"'Sure thing!" Max and the pups reply obligingly.

"Mmn, I suppose our next plan of action would be to find these little guys a home." Scrounger muses, as he watches the little guys playing merrily with their toys.

"I wonder what kind would be best..." Colette muses.

Just then, Barkerville traipses up to the group. "Excuse me, friends. I've just gotten my computer running again, after the wires had gotten chewed up." The other dogs and cats stare blankly at Moe. "What?" he replies, nonplussed.

"But there's been a request for puppies and kittens at the local orphanage," the English bulldog continues. "And I'm sure that these fine little fellows will be perfect."

The little puppies and kitten's faces light up immediately. "We're gonna get homes?" Maggie exclaims elatedly.

"For Christmas?" adds an equally excited Max.

"YAAAAAAY!" the puppies and kitten cheer, hop up, and wag their tails again.

Barkerville gives a little smile. "So now, we shall make haste to the orphanage."

"All right!" the group replies excitedly, as they then hurry off.

At the orphanage, a little boy with blonde hair throws a whiffle ball for Millard to fetch, a little girl with black hair gently brushes and puts bows in Maggie's fur, a little boy with brown hair plays tug-of-war with Mimi, a little girl with blonde hair gently pets Moe, a little boy with black hair gives Murphy a treat, a little girl with brown hair tosses a Frisbee for Molly to fetch, and a little girl with red hair gently cuddles Max. The kids and pets laugh, bark, and mew happily, as the familiar glow of puppy power sparkles around them. Max turns to the Puppies and Purries. "Thank you so much for everything, you guys This is the best Christmas present anyone's ever given us."

"You're quite welcome, dears." Violet politely replies.

Colette smiles and sighs contentedly as she watches this happy scene. "It truly does do one's heart good to see pets find loving owners."

"This truly is a Christmas miracle." Reflex adds.

Meanwhile, back at Katrina's mansion, Katrina and her crew are sitting down to a Christmas dinner of cold cereal. "Y'know," Flack muses. "All those things what happened around here were awful weird-like."

"Indeed," Katrina replies. "I have been meaning to call that exterminator to check for poltergeists."

A perplexed look crosses Tubbs' face. "Duh, hey Flack," he whispers to his associate. "What's a poultrygeist?"

"Eh, some kinda crazy chicken."

"Y'don't say," Tubbs muses. "Guess that explains everything."

The end.

Voice Cast

Cooler-Dan Gilvezan

Violet-Gail Matthius

Nose Marie-Peggy O'Hara

Howler/Reflex-Wally Wigert

Barkerville-Tom Kane

Brighteyes-Nancy Cartwright

Whopper/Millard-Veronica Taylor

Scrounger/Beamer-Gregg Berger

Colette/Charlemange/Maggie-Cathy Cavadini

Hairball/Catgut-Frank Welker

Holly-Britt McKillip

Katrina Stoneheart-Louise Vallance

Brattina-Jennifer Hale

Flack-Charlie Adler

Tubbs-Steven Christopher Parker

Dabney Nabbit-Jeff Bennett

Max-Kirk Thornton

Moe/Mimi-Tara Strong

Murphy-Pamela Adlon

Molly-Lisa Ortiz