Charles takes in Sweetie, a tiny poodle puppy, but Buddy gets jealous every time Sweetie comes too close to Charles and Lizzie, who try to find a new home for Sweetie before Buddy's feelings get hurt.
When Charles and Rosalie find a small, abandoned Dalmation with a lot of energy outside their home, they take him in, and even after the puppy, Pico, destroys a Halloween costume, they remain positive that they can find a good place for him.
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their Mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy. Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever who needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?.