But a dog would damage the expensive carpets in Hal's glamorous home & his wealthy parents refuse to consider one Then they discover Easy Pets a convenient dog-rental agency Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned he runs away Hal & Fleck are joined by a group of pedigree breeds joyfully escaping from Easy Pets
- among them is Otto the wise & sombre St Bernard & the fierce & excitable Pekinese Li-Chee A large reward is offered for the missing boy & soon Hal & his dogs are being chased across the country by ruthless pursuers Helped by a travelling circus & the sympathetic children from an orphanage they race for their freedom in a classic adventure in the tradition of 101 DALMATIANS Every dog-loving child will adore this irresistible story from a truly great & much-loved children's author