Original subtitles

[lively tune]

[gentle music]

♪ Woke up to my dog's tail wagging ♪

♪ Greeting me at dawn

♪ His eyes are a little windows to the purist kind of song ♪

♪ In the barn the horse is whinny, ready for the day ♪

♪ They understand our troubles

♪ In their quiet, heartfelt way ♪

[gentle music]

♪ A cat curled on the windowsill purring soft and low ♪

♪ A simple kind of comfort that only animals know ♪

♪ Old rooster starts a crowing

♪ Herald up the morn

♪ In their presence we find solace ♪

♪ In their eyes we're reborn

♪ Man's best friends, they stand by us ♪

♪ Through the thick and thin

♪ With hooves or paws or feathers ♪

♪ They're family, not just kin

♪ They remind us of the beauty

♪ Herald up, soft and gray

♪ Every tail, every purr chases blues away ♪

♪ The rabbits in the meadow hop, without a care ♪

♪ Their joy is simply boundless, lifted by the air ♪

♪ The fish beneath the water, swimming free and wild ♪

♪ In their silent whispers I remember out a child ♪

♪ Evening falls, the crickets sing nature's lullaby ♪

- [Paul] They told me 100% there was an opening

that he was a hundred percent retiring.

- [Alice] I don't understand.

How can he just un-retire?

- [Paul] I don't know.

I mean, the guy's been there for ages,

they probably let him do whatever he wants.

- [Alice] I'm sorry, honey.

- Maybe I'm just doomed to stay teaching

subtraction at grade school.

- You'll be a professor.

Stay positive.

At least the principal said you would get a raise.

- I just hope it comes before they come from the house.

- Well, let's not think about that while we're away.

- Can't believe we had to rent out our home.

- [Alice] It could be worse.

- [Paul] You're so right.

How come you're always right?

[gentle music]

Look at our son, he's obsessed with that thing.

- All day, every day.

How does he not get car sick staring at that little screen?

- Charlie, you've been on that thing for hours.

Why don't you put the game down

and we can practice some math?

- Math, no way.

I almost passed level 83.

- There's that many levels?

- Are we there yet?

- We're-

We're close.

[engine revving]

- Welcome back.

- I really miss this place. - Yeah.

And now that school is out,

you can spend all summer here with me and the animals.

- [Stewart] Yay.

[birds chirping]

- Oh boy.

- Everything okay, Dad?

- Yeah, everything's fine.

- I swear, I like animals better than people sometimes.

- Yeah.

Let's get ready to open, okay?

- Yeah, let's go.

[birds chirping]

[dramatic music]

Oh my.

Is this the rat that Jane rescued from the street?

- Yep.

Little fellas recovered perfectly.

But he's been here for weeks.

Guess nobody wants a pet rat.

- I told you, people think rats are gross.

- Except for the snake owners.

- I don't like that snakes eat rats.

- Well son, sometimes the world isn't always fair.

- I don't wanna think about it.

- All right, well get ready for later

because your cousin, uncle, and aunts

are coming over for the summer.

What, you get to hang out with Charlie?

- Charlie never plays anything but video games.

- Sure does love them video games.

- For sure.

- [Paul] I gotta make sure I hit the right spot.

Oh, that's a car.

All right, well, we're pulling in here.

- [Alice] I don't know why it's yelling.

- [Paul] I don't know, but someone

doesn't have a seatbelt on maybe.

Let's get in here.

All right.

All right, looks like we are here.

Everyone let's- - Careful.

- Head out. - Careful, Fred.

Come here.

Go boy. - All right, Mom's got Fred.

Charlie, you wanna grab your suitcase?

- [Alice] Oh.

Okay.

All right.

Come on Fred.

Careful baby.

Good boy.

Fred, I know it's a long ride.

- [Paul] All right, Charlie, hop out.

- Come on Charlie.

- [Paul] All right.

Give you your stuff.

Get that. - Thank you honey.

- The mat as well. - Okay, yep.

- All right Charlie, why don't you get your suitcase?

- Yeah, I think it's time

you take a break from the game, okay?

- [Paul] All right, I'll get everything else.

If y'all wanna go in, I'll meet you in there.

- Come on Fred.

Come on.

All right, come on, come on.

Come on.

All right.

And let me get Fred off.

Oh, here we go.

Good boy.

Well, how is it to be back?

You haven't been here in a while.

- Yeah, it was a while ago.

[gentle music]

- Charlie.

You stop playing for one second?

What's the matter?

We used to be buds, now you're on that thing all the time.

- Now you wanna spend time with me?

- I had to go back to school, I did it for us.

- That was for you.

- Oh, look, if I didn't stack all my classes,

it would take me three or more years to graduate.

- Well, maybe it's better than being gone all the time.

- Sorry.

Right well, your uncle and cousin should be here any minute.

- Great.

Can I play my game now?

- Look, instead of that game,

I think we should practice some math.

- But it's summer, school's over.

- Education is more important than fun.

And besides learning can be fun too.

- Says the math teacher.

- Soon to be math professor.

- And somebody needs to work on their grades, young man.

You got a D in math, that's awful.

- I got a C plus.

- Yeah, but you got a D on your final.

That's unacceptable.

Yeah, so we're gonna spend some time together,

whether you like it or not.

- I hate math.

- What's eight times eight?

- 64.

- Seven times nine?

- 72.

- Wrong. - I hate math.

I said I don't wanna do this now.

This trip is stupid.

I'm miss my friends.

And you can't make up be gone for two years in one summer.

- Charlie.

- What?

- You haven't seen your cousin in two years.

You guys used to be close.

Aren't you looking forward to seeing him at all?

- He's weird.

He pees his bed.

And he doesn't play any video games.

- So, that's a good thing.

- Oh, not the peeing the bed part.

- It's not fair that I have to leave my friends

for the whole summer.

- Hey.

Friends in life come and go, but family is forever.

- I see you every day.

- I know.

Isn't that wonderful?

- Can I play my game now?

- Fine.

Go play.

[gentle music]

What are we gonna do with that kid?

- Can we go see the animals? - Yeah, let's do it.

[gentle music] [footsteps plodding]

[animals chittering] [gentle music]

- Hey Peter.

Hey Whitey.

[gentle music]

- [Alice] Gosh, there used to be so many more animals here.

- I guess this petting zoo didn't really quite take off.

- That's a shame.

I hope these guys get to stay.

Oh, you so handsome, Peter.

- You love the animals.

- How can you not love these guys?

Look the little face.

- [Paul] Teeth.

- You remember they spit on you last time.

- That was my fault.

- Oh, sure.

[gentle music]

- Look, I think failed as parents

because child is literally interested

in nothing but video games.

- Yeah.

- I mean, he didn't even wanna say hi to these guys.

- I know.

He used to be more social.

You know, more outgoing.

Like real social, not social media outgoing.

- I guess I didn't realize how much my being away

would affect him.

- Well, it was just me and him for dinner six nights a week.

I guess all he had were his games.

- Was it really worth it then?

- You can be a professor now and that's what you wanted.

- I feel like I should get a D in parenting.

- Hey, C plus. [both laughing]

[horn hooting]

Your brother's here.

- Let's go say hi.

- Come on, don't be nervous.

- Oh, thanks honey.

[footsteps plodding]

Charlie, Fred, come on.

[door thuds]

Charlie, come on.

[footsteps plodding]

All right.

Take your jacket in case you need it.

Charlie, come on.

Here you are.

All right, let's go greet them.

[latch clicks]

[footsteps plodding]

[birds chirping]

[door thuds]

- Come on Stew, let's go say hi.

- Yeah.

- Brother. [chuckles]

You look-

- Older.

Fatter, more wrinkled.

- It's good to see you.

- It's been a long time.

- Too long.

- Well, let's not make it this long again, what do you say?

- Sounds good.

I'm sorry.

It's been hard for me to see people since she left us.

- I completely understand.

- Alice, it's so good to see you.

Oh, I missed you guys.

- Thank you again so much for letting us into your home.

I really hope we aren't a burden.

- Your family, you're no burden.

I'm just glad to see you guys.

Good to see you Stew, you're getting taller.

- Good to see you Uncle Paul.

I don't think you look wrinkled.

- Ah, thanks.

- Hey Charlie.

- Hey.

- Hey Charlie.

- Hi.

- Is everything okay? - I'm fine.

- Charlie.

Be nice.

- Okay, okay.

Hey, I miss this guy.

- Aw! - How you doing Fred?

I got a little snack for you.

Oh yeah, it's good.

- You keep those on you.

- What, I own a pet store.

Well, you guys hungry? - Yes.

- Yeah, let's go eat something.

All right, come on Fred.

I'll get you something you really like.

- He's had a long day. - I'm sure.

[gentle music]

A C plus in math and a D on your final?

Charlie.

What kind of math teacher has a kid

that almost fails Math?

- Ask Charlie,

- It's because I hate math.

- Charlie, please not at the dinner table.

- You know Charlie, if you play video games all the time,

it won't get you very far in life.

- Not true.

Some people make millions of dollars live streaming.

- Really? - I really shouldn't give him

as much screen time as I do.

- Kids these days with cyber bullying.

It's a scary new world.

That's why I don't allow Stewart to have a phone or tablet.

- You don't have a phone?

- You get used to it.

All my friends make fun of me though.

- Yeah, but all your friends are brain fried.

- We tried the whole no social media thing,

but it didn't work.

Maybe I should take his phone instead.

- Everybody in my grade has a phone.

Even the grades below.

Besides if an emergency happens,

wouldn't you want me to be able to call you?

- Yeah, but you don't call me.

You play video games instead of doing your homework.

- How do you know?

- Anyways?

Hey Charlie, why don't you come down to the shop tomorrow?

- Tomorrow?

- Yeah, it'll be fun.

Stewie can show you all the new animals.

- Yeah, we have a rat now.

[cutlery jangling]

- A rat?

- What wrong with a rat.

- She doesn't like rats.

- I love all animals.

- Except for rats.

- No.

Well.

I just, I mean they're-

But they're creepy looking and the tail.

Oh, I don't know why they freak me out, they just do.

They freak me out. - All right.

- They do, they just freak me out.

- All right, calm down.

- But Charlie, you should go.

It's definitely better than staying here

and playing that game.

- [Paul] You know what, that's a great idea.

- Welcome to the shop.

It's cool, right?

- I guess.

- Come on Charlie, you used to love this place.

- Whoa, what are those things?

- Those are hairless guinea pigs.

Come here buddy.

Come on.

[guinea pigs chittering]

Look at that.

[guinea pigs chittering]

- So soft.

- Yeah. - Squiggly.

- He's a she.

- How can you tell?

- There's ways.

- Now look at this guy.

- Oh my God, it's a rat.

- Hi. - Hey buddy.

- No, no, you don't have to pick the rat up.

In fact, please don't, please don't.

- Calm down, okay?

- Can I hold him?

- No, I don't think that's a good idea.

[lively music]

- Wow, what a face.

[Steve chuckling] [lively music]

[animals chittering]

- Don't touch its tail.

- I like its tail, I like him.

- He likes you too.

[animals chittering]

- You know what, I think my allergies

are starting to flare up.

- Are you okay? - I need some fresh air.

- Well, it's almost 10.

We have brunch with the Swansons.

- Yes, and we don't wanna be late.

- All right, well we're gonna head out.

Charlie, are you gonna be okay?

- Yeah Dad.

- All right, see you in a few hours.

- Okay.

- Put him back.

Let's put you back now.

All right, come on, let's put him back.

[animals chittering]

[doors thuds]

- You know, this must be a record time without his tablet.

- Hmm, he really loves those animals.

- Yeah, especially the rat.

- Of all things.

- I mean, whether it's a rat or a Guinea pig or whatever.

I'm just glad that he is interested

in something other than video games.

- Who would've thought.

- Yeah well

- Let's go. - Yeah.

[gentle music]

[car engine cranking]

- [Stewart] We gotta change the bedding twice a day

otherwise it can get stinky. - Okay.

You know Charlie, it's so cool to see you not obsessed

with your video games.

- Obsessed, you think I'm obsessed?

- I mean, you are constantly playing something off.

- Yeah, but like what else am I supposed to do

it's not like I have any friends here.

- You're my friend.

- Whoa, who's that?

- Oh, that's Jane Williamson.

She was actually the only who brought the rat in.

She found her on the sidewalk.

She lives next door to me.

She has a lot of animals.

- Well, maybe I can like help her out.

- Do you know anything about cat food?

- Cat food?

How hard can that be?

- Okay.

- Hi there, can I help you?

Hi Jane.

- Oh, you work here?

- Yeah, sorta.

I just started.

- Oh, okay then.

[footsteps plodding]

- Yes.

- Hi Jane, this is my nephew Charlie.

He's new here, but he can absolutely help.

- Almost definitely.

He knows a lot about everything.

Like everything.

- Do you now?

- Yeah.

I see you're looking for cat food, right?

- That's right, I am.

- Well, I would really recommend this bag here.

It's super healthy.

- Charlie, that's a dog food.

You picked the wrong one.

- Oh right.

I meant

this brand here

also makes really great cat food.

- Are sure you know what you're-

- And guess what, it's on sale.

I mean, it was on sale.

- Yes, it's still on sale.

I just forgot to put the sale sign back.

10% off today only.

- Okay, well I suppose we can give it a try then.

Thanks, Charlie.

- 100% efficient.

Your cat will definitely like it.

You did better than I thought.

- It's not over.

[footsteps plodding]

So Jane, right?

- That's me and you're Charlie?

- Yeah, well Charles is my name,

but my friends call me Charlie.

- Okay, Charlie.

- So you're Stewart's neighbor?

- Yeah, we moved to the ranch.

We wanted to be closer to our horses.

- Horses, you have horses?

- We have 10 horses.

- 10 horses, holy moly, that's a lot of horses.

So.

That's a big snake.

- Hey Jane.

- Hi Kevin. - Whoa, that's a big snake.

- Who's this clown?

- Hi, I'm Charlie.

- Never seen you before?

- Yeah, he's staying with me for the summer actually.

Yeah, he's my cousin though.

- Who asked you Stewart?

- I was answering the question, okay?

- Shut up.

- That's a big snake you got there?

- Yeah.

His name's Killer and he bites too.

- He bites?

- Well, I gotta go see you later.

- [All] Bye Jane.

- Hey, don't ever talk to my girlfriend again.

- Okay, she's not your girlfriend.

And also I'm very scared of that, okay?

- Shut up Stewie, she will be.

Anyways, Killer over here is hungry.

What do you got?

- We don't sell snake food here actually.

Sorry, my mistake.

Oh dude.

- No?

- What's this then?

Looks like snake food to me.

Oh yeah.

- Okay, that is not snake food.

- Oh yeah, Killer wants to eat this rat.

- That's not snake. - Looks yummy, right?

- Hi Kevin.

- Oh, hey Steve.

Did you gain weight?

You look fatter.

- The holidays, always gets me.

- Hair looks a little thinner too.

- Well, your snake sure has grown

since the last time I saw you.

- Oh yeah, I've been feeding him as much as possible.

I just love watching him eat.

- Well, it's great to see you taking such good care of

Killer, is it?

- Killer, that's right, because he loves to kill.

Anyways.

How much for the rat?

- No, no, no, no, no.

Dad, you cannot sell him the rat.

- Yeah, Kevin, I'm sorry.

The rat is not snake food.

- Well what if I want him as a pet?

- Seriously?

- Yeah.

I won't feed him to Killer.

- Well, in that case he's $30.

- That's it?

I'll take him.

- No wait, I'll take him.

- You want the rat as your pet?

- Yep, and- - You got $30?

- Not on me, but I properly take care of the rat

and pay for the rat too, yeah.

- Okay.

- That's not fair.

I have the money and I wanted the rat first.

- I'm sure Pet Plus has plenty of rats for Killer.

- But I wanted that rat.

- Well, you can't have him.

- You're gonna pay for this Charlie.

[footsteps plodding]

- I couldn't let him have this guy

use it as food for his pet snake.

- You did the right thing.

I completely understand.

- I'll take really good care of him

and I'll properly pay for it.

- You don't worry about the money.

It's a much bigger problem than $30 can solve.

What I'm worried about is

how do you plan on explaining this to your mother?

Oh, speaking of which.

[birds chirping]

Welcome back. - Hey guys.

- How was brunch?

- Fine, what'd I miss?

- Oh, nothing.

Just business as usual.

- Okay.

Why do you all look like there's something

you're not telling me?

- I do not know what you're talking about.

- We just wanted to say that we love you.

- Yeah.

[gentle music]

[gentle music]

- If my mom finds out there's a rat here,

she's going to kill me.

- Boy, does she not like rats.

- So what do we call him?

- You want to name the rat?

- Well, it's my pet so yeah.

I think he needs a name.

Can't just call it Rat or Mr. Rat.

Hmm, they sure squeaks a lot.

- That's it, Squeaky.

From now on your name is Squeaky.

Full name, Sir Squeaky the Squeakster.

I love you Squeaky.

[footsteps plodding]

[Alice knocks]

- [Alice] Boys, lunch.

- One second, Mom.

Where's it, where is he?

He's gone.

- Wait, which way to look?

- [Charlie] No, no, no, no, no, no.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

Anywhere? - Oh no.

[dramatic music]

Oh God, where's he?

Where's it, where's he?

Ah, we have to find him.

[dramatic music]

- Are you okay, did you hit your head?

- I'm fine.

- What is going on in here?

It looks like a tornado swept through.

- It was Fred.

He just started running around doing zoomies

and knocking things over.

- Maybe Fred needs to go out.

- Yes, definitely.

I'll take him out now.

- Good.

And lunch.

[Squeaky squeaks]

What's that sound?

- You know I like playing with the dog toys too.

[toy squeaks]

- Okay.

Wait a minute, I.

What are you boys up to?

- Nothing! - Nothing at all.

- Ah, yeah, you're up to something.

I just don't know what it is, but I'll find out.

[lively music]

♪ Squeaky the rat

♪ Small and cute

♪ Loves to play when the sun is out ♪

- There he is.

Watch him, don't let him escape.

I'll be right back.

Let's go, Fred.

Stay squeaky, stay here.

Stay here, Squeaky.

- I don't want him to see you.

Stay squeaky.

♪ Squeaky and Fred

♪ La, la, la

♪ Playing all day

♪ Tra-la-la

♪ Yeah, yeah

♪ La, la, la

♪ Squeaky and I - Wow, horses.

♪ Squeaky and I

♪ Squeaky whispers

♪ Secrets in Fred's ear

♪ They jump and chase without any fear ♪

- Wow. ♪ Through the park

♪ And down the lane

♪ Every day's a brand new game

♪ Squeaky and Fred

♪ La, la, la

♪ Playing all day

♪ Tra-la-la

♪ Yeah, yeah

♪ La, la, la

♪ Squeaky and I

♪ Squeaky and I

- Oh.

- Good job.

Good boy, Brownie.

Come on.

Gotta keep going.

- So, hi Jane.

- Oh Charlie, hi.

- You really do live close. - Yeah.

Are you staying with Stewart?

- For the summer, yeah.

- Oh, so you're here for the whole summer?

- Sure am.

So like maybe we can like hang out or something?

- Yeah, maybe we can.

- Do you like video games?

- Not really.

I like animals.

- Oh yeah.

I like your horse.

- Thanks, his name's Brownie.

- Is that your dog?

- Sure is, that's Fred.

- [Jane] Oh, he is so cute.

- [Charlie] He's 13.

- He looks great for 13.

- So you were the one who rescued Squeaky?

- Squeaky?

- Oh, sorry, the rat at the store.

I named him Squeaky.

- You did, that's so cute.

Yeah, poor little guy was on the sidewalk.

Really sick.

I think he might have ingested some poison.

- Oh no. - Yeah.

Took some time but thanks to Steve, we healed him up.

Certainly wasn't gonna bring him to Pet Plus.

That big old corporation chain store

thinks they can just come in and run Steve out.

Also, if I took him there, he'd be snake food.

- You really do care about all animals.

- Yeah.

More than people.

Well, for the most part.

Uh-oh.

- Hey.

Hey man.

Told you not to talk to my girlfriend.

- I'm not your girlfriend, Kevin.

- Not yet.

Is that your dog?

- Yeah, that's my dog.

- He looks like a girl's dog.

My dog is way bigger.

- I like Fred. - Oh yeah.

Well I bet my dog could beat up your dog.

- Well, I'm not letting you anywhere near Fred then.

- Is that right? - Yeah.

- Why don't you take a hike Charlie?

- What is your problem?

- I don't like you, that's your problem.

- Kevin you jerk, get outta here.

- You loser.

- Get outta here, I said.

- Whatever, see you soon, Jane.

- I'm sorry, he can be not a nice person.

- It's all right, I'm fine.

I'm okay, Fred.

- I'm really sorry again.

My Mom and his Mom work together,

so I'm forced to see him like all the time.

- That sounds awful.

- It really is.

- Well, I gotta go.

I gotta take Brownie in.

- Well, see you later?

- I guess so. - Let's go, Fred.

[gentle music]

[gentle music]

- I appreciate the bonus and I hate to sound ungrateful,

but I was really counting on that raise.

Yes, of course I know it was because I was gonna get

the position at the university, but.

I see.

No.

No, please don't do that.

Keep me on, let me keep this job.

You know how much I need it, right?

Now more than ever.

Okay.

Thank you.

I accept.

[gentle music]

No raise and I almost lost my job.

Just a teeny tiny bonus.

Now there's no way we're gonna pay off that debt in time.

[gentle music]

- I'm sorry.

- You know what?

Maybe I should be a lawyer.

Is it too late?

- You just spent two years getting your master's

in advanced mathematics.

Aren't there any colleges looking for a great professor?

- Honey, there's only four schools nearby

and I've checked with all of them.

I can inquire about the community college,

but that's an hour commute each way.

- It doesn't sound like it's worth it.

- Not with the price of gas.

[gentle music]

- [sighs] You know, maybe I should go back to work,

and help with the bills.

Just something part-time.

- No, no.

No, you've done enough with the house, Charlie, your mother.

I'll figure something out.

- Okay, okay.

- So glad I have you.

I love you.

- I love you so much.

Just have faith.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Stay positive.

It's all gonna be all right.

[gentle music continues]

- Hey is, hey is everything okay?

- Yes, sweetie.

- Dad didn't get the new job, did he?

- No. No, I did not.

Not something for you to worry about.

It's an adult problem.

- I'm so sorry for you, dad.

- It's okay, we'll figure this out.

- Do you wanna practice some math now?

- No, it's okay.

Not now, son.

- Squeaky, where'd you go?

Where are you?

All right, well, I have to go to the bathroom.

Stay!

[dramatic music]

- Squeaky!

[rat squealing] [dramatic music]

- What's going on? - Nothing.

- What's behind your back?

- Nothing.

- Let me see.

- No, it's a surprise.

- What do you mean surprise?

- Nothing, this is a kid problem.

You worry about the adult problem,

and we worry about the kid problem.

- What problem? - Nothing. No problem.

All good.

- All good, okay?

Space me.

- Something's up.

[dramatic music continues]

- So what do we do now?

- I don't know.

[door knocking]

- One second.

- Hey, that was a close call.

Where is he?

- Here. - Oh.

You know, if your mother finds out

there's a rat in the house,

you're gonna get in some serious trouble.

- I know, but I didn't know what else to do,

and I didn't want Kevin's snake to gobble Squeaky up.

- I know, you're a real animal lover.

I remember when I was like that.

- Wait, you're not an animal lover anymore?

- Oh, I am.

I was the biggest.

That's why I opened up the pet store and the petting zoo,

which didn't really turn out so well.

I wanted to be around animals all the time.

But when you see people return rabbits after Easter,

and people who can't even take care of a goldfish

year after year, it's sad.

I guess I lost a little bit of that passion.

But seeing you with this little guy

reminds me of how I used to be.

So if he's gonna stay the night,

you're gonna at least need these.

- Thanks. - Make sure he eats

and drinks, and don't thank me yet,

because you're gonna need to bring him back in the morning

for good.

- Really? Can't I keep him?

- I wish you could, but you know you can't.

Your mother would kill me.

- You are right. She would.

But it's okay. I understand.

- Sorry pal, but at least you get tonight

to hang out with him.

[Squeaky squeaking]

- I'm sorry I don't get to keep you Squeaky.

- I need another loan.

No, I know that I've borrowed a lot of money,

but I need another loan.

I'm not gonna have a house.

I, mm-hm, yeah,

I just. Please.

Yeah, I know that my credit score is dropping

because I'm not able to pay back the loans.

But I promise I will find a way.

Please. I.

Yeah, I understand.

Yeah. Okay.

If there's anything you can do, please just call me back.

Okay. Bye.

[gentle music]

[footsteps clomping]

- Honey.

- [Paul] Hmm?

- I'm sorry we had to spend all that money to help my mom.

- It's okay.

Your mom is important.

It was worth it.

We'll figure this out.

- It's all gonna be okay, yeah?

- It's gonna be just fine.

- I'm gonna go to the store

and I'm gonna get stuff to make meatloaf, okay?

- I am not really hungry.

- You will be by tonight.

I love you.

- I love you too. - Okay.

[gentle music continues]

[birds chirping]

- I am sure gonna miss hanging out with this guy.

- You'll be able to see him still.

- I have an idea. - What?

- This rat, Squeaky, he's not just normal rat.

You know what I mean?

- What?

- Look at him. He's special.

He's a superstar, and I want the world to know about it.

- How?

- Think about it.

Your dad, the pet store, his petting zoo,

which didn't work out and my dad not getting a raise.

They need our help.

- How? What are you getting at?

- Squeaky will be same that people rush to buy from there.

- Hmm, are you joking?

- No. Just record me.

Press the red button to start.

- Okay. You ready?

- Say hello to Squeaky.

Say hi, Squeaky.

He really does squeak.

Squeaky here is a great rat.

Do you like living here?

[Squeaky squeaking] Aw.

- Can you actually record me?

I wanna show you something.

Okay.

So what's up guys?

This is our first video.

We want this rat to be famous

because we wanted to help our family out,

and we're gonna show a little bit of cute things

about this rat, so it's a brown rat.

It's very cute.

My father has a pet store.

There's dogs, there's fishes.

I'd recommend you, if you're close to the pet store.

- I'm gonna pose this 'cause it's funny and cute.

Good job, cuz. - Thanks.

Where you going, rat?

- Please. I wish.

Please, please let this video go viral.

Let this help our family out.

- That's really cool if you wanted to help.

- Of course.

I am sure gonna miss hanging out with this guy.

- You know where to find him.

- Oh, I'll be there.

And don't worry, I won't let any snake eat you,

or you, Fred.

[dramatic music]

[gentle music]

- I am sorry, Squeaky.

[Squeaky squeaking]

No, don't do that. Come on.

I know. I know.

I'm sorry I can't let you keep him.

I know how attached you got.

- It's okay, but I understand, my mom would kill me.

[iPad beeping] - Somebody's popular.

- This is, this is crazy.

This, my wish came true.

My wish came true. This is crazy.

You gotta see this and it's crazy.

Look at this. - What?

Oh, this video got 300,000 views.

This is amazing.

Look at the comments, "We love Squeaky.

Those squeaks are so cute.

I want to keep him."

This is incredible, it just goes on and on.

"I need more Squeaky in my life."

Hold on. Whoa.

This could be big.

This could be huge.

This could be exactly what I need to keep the shop open.

Thank you!

- You are so welcome.

- You need to create Squeaky his own page.

Squeaky is gonna be famous, a superstar.

Squeaky's gonna save the store.

Take that Pet Plus. [laughs]

They love him, And you, Charlie.

You're a genius, Charlie.

You too, son. Geniuses. [laughs]

- Oh yeah!

- We have to create more Squeaky content.

- Wait a second.

Didn't you just say the other night

that social media is bad?

- I did say that. Interesting.

Well, turns out I was maybe just a little bit too rigid.

Maybe there can be some good from all of this.

- Wait, does that mean you'll let me get a phone

and go on social media?

- Now, Hold on. Wait.

I don't know.

Maybe, just create Squeaky his own page.

- Okay. - Yeah, you have to.

[gentle music continues]

- Hey everyone, this is my pet rat, Squeaky.

Say hi.

Any viewers yet?

- Zero.

Wait a second, 14 viewers.

- 14 people are actually watching this right now.

- Oh, there's 26 people.

- Really? - Wow. Thank you all.

How many now?

- 31 people are watching now.

- Wow. Wow, wow!

- Say something other than wow, you're life.

- All right. I'm waiting.

- Come on. You got this.

- Hello everyone, I'm Charlie,

and this is my pet rat, Squeaky.

This channel is about all things animals

and all things squeaky.

We're here at the world's famous Steve's Pet Store.

So for all of you out there, come right down and say hi.

For those who can't make it, order online, free shipping.

What's that, Squeaky? You want a treat?

Squeaky wants a treat.

Let's watch this little guy eat.

- Wow. Incredible.

So many people watching.

It's just a rat eating.

- You see, rats are adorable.

Nothing to be afraid of, not even the tail.

My mother disagree, but that's a story for another time.

See ya. - 500 viewers!

- Your change is $3 seven cents.

- Thank you. Wait a second.

Is this the Steve's Pet Shop, the trending one?

- This is Steve's. Are we trending?

- Yeah, with the, that that that rat video.

My nephew kept watching that thing over and over again.

Squeaky or something like that, right?

- Yeah, yeah. That's us.

You saw it online?

- Yeah, who didn't?

That video must have like a million views already.

That is so adorable, the cute little rat.

Oh, congratulations.

- Thank you.

[gentle music continues]

- He's right, the video that we made last night

has over a million views.

- Let me see.

1,000 comments.

- And look, the page has over 10,000 subscribers.

- Who would've thought that a rat video would go viral?

- Well, dad, there's 273 online orders.

- That's gotta be some kind of mistake.

That's more than we've had like ever.

- No, dad, it's real, look.

- Oh. Oh, thank you.

Thank you universe! Yes.

Yes, yes. We did it. We did it.

- Dancing, huh?

Guess you're happy 'cause your rat is famous now.

- Yep, he sure is.

- I'll give you $50 for him.

- No way. - Okay, fine.

I'll even throw on my bike.

- Seriously?

Not for a million dollars.

- Fine, maybe I'll just go take him.

- No way!

- Nobody is taking Squeaky.

Now, Kevin, what can I help you with?

- You can help me with absolutely nothing.

- Okay, then what are you still doing here?

- I'll see you later, Charlie.

[gentle music continues]

- What is that dude's problem?

- He likes Jane.

- More specifically he thinks Jane is his girlfriend.

- Is she?

- No! He's just delusional.

- Oh, I get it.

You like her too.

- He totally does, he wants to marry her.

He like loves her.

- Well, now that you have a famous rat that just might help.

She's quite the animal activist.

- Certainly can't hurt.

- It will definitely add some cool points for you.

[gentle music continues]

- Wanna make another video?

- Oh yeah. And another one.

And another one.

Oh, I'm so glad you're here with us, Charlie.

Yes.

- I got it. I got it.

We sell my car.

Do we really need two cars?

That could get us an extra three,

four months in the house?

- Yeah, but how are you gonna get around

to care of your mother?

- You could drop me off on those mornings and pick me up.

- That's a lot of extra driving.

I mean, that's a big adjustment, right?

- Either that or the one bathroom apartment.

- I can get up early, no problem.

I mean, who needs sleep anyways?

[doorbell ringing]

- Who's that?

- I don't know.

Hi, can I help you?

- Hi, I know this might sound a little crazy.

I just landed an hour ago from New York,

so I'm a little bit frazzled,

but nobody was responding online.

We sent messages as soon as the video went viral.

- Excuse me?

- Sorry, I'm just a little bit excited.

I work for Social PR.

We work with the top influencers around the world.

We like to keep an eye out for when something pops

that we can be first.

Nobody else has reached out yet, right?

- Reached out about what?

- Is this the right address?

- What is this about?

- The rat video.

- Rat. Oh no.

We have nothing to do with rats.

- That's so weird.

I mean, they're normally not wrong about this sort of thing.

- Wow, what is that?

- That's the video I'm talking about.

- That's Charlie, our son.

- So I am at the right address.

- Show us the video.

[gentle music continues]

- There's a rat here.

Oh my God, it's not still here, is it?

Is it still here? - Don't worry.

- I don't think you understand what this means.

- What does it mean?

- Can I come in and explain this to you?

- Sure. Yeah.

Don't worry. - I can't deal with rats.

- I know. [door clicking]

- Hey, Steve here.

Rats can in fact swim.

They are excellent swimmers and they can tread water

for up to three days straight.

- Whoa. - Yeah.

And another interesting fact about rats

is that they can hold their breath underwater

for up to three minutes.

- Wow, I didn't know that.

- Well, now you do.

Thanks for tuning in and subscribe for more fun

and educational content.

Thanks, Charlie. Thanks Stewie.

- Thanks Uncle Steve.

Okay, let's do a closeup on him.

Say bye Squeaky. - Bye.

- Bye. - Okay.

- That was so fun.

I love the educational angle too.

We can really teach these people about the animals.

- Yeah. - Thank you so much, Charlie.

This really has reinvigorated me.

- You're so welcome.

- This little guy is the man, or the rat. [laughs]

[gentle music]

- Oh, well, look who it is,

- Charlie.

- Oh, hi Jane.

- I saw that you and Squeaky are trending.

That's so cool.

There he is.

Good to see you again.

I remember when I first brought him in.

Who would've imagined?

- Thank you for doing that.

That was really cool of you for helping an injured rat.

- I couldn't help myself.

It's so sad that rats sure do get a bad reputation.

Can I hold him?

- [Stewart] Yeah, of course.

Oh, it's going through you.

- Take a photo.

- Okay.

[gentle music continues]

Squeaky has been doing good these days.

- Thank you. - Some acting, whatever.

Oh. - So cool that he's

like famous. - I know.

- Funny, because my mom saw the video

and totally freaked out.

- My mom would too.

- What is it with them?

- I don't know, but this little guy's the best.

- I would love to surprise my mother with him

and just freak her out.

Are you gonna be around this evening?

- This evening?

- Yeah, could you bring him over to my house?

- Definitely.

- My mom's gonna go crazy when she sees him.

It's gonna be hilarious.

You should film it.

- Yeah, definitely. That would be hilarious.

- Thanks Charlie.

- [Stewart] Bye Jane.

- Bye Jane.

- Looks like Squeaky's a better wing man than you, Stewie.

- What's a wing man?

- Oh, nothing.

- You better tell me what's a wing man.

- It's quite simple actually.

The more views, the higher the subscribers,

the more the endorsements are worth.

And believe it or not, the animals do higher numbers

than just about any of our clients.

Our agency represents a sloth, an otter,

a few dogs and cats and a tiny pig.

And their numbers are higher than any of our human clients.

- [Paul] Fred, why didn't you tell me any of this before?

- Well, the great news is the number that your son,

Charlie and Squeaky are doing are astronomical.

Our agency would like to represent you.

In fact, we already have a tentative offer

from one of the leading producers of pet food.

- Wow.

- Easy money.

They pay you to make a post promoting their brand.

- How much? - Well, in your case,

since the page is new,

but the subscribers are going quickly,

I would say 10, $15,000 for a post.

But if the numbers keep up the way they've been going,

in a week, that could go up to 20 or 25,000.

- $25,000 for one post?

- Well, we take 15%, of course.

- I'm, yes. That's amazing.

- Oh my God, I haven't seen you this happy since I,

I can't even remember when.

- Where do we sign?

[traffic roaring]

[dramatic music]

[birds chirping]

[door clicking]

[Squeaky squealing]

[birds chirping]

[dramatic music continues]

- Somebody just commented,

asking if there's any Squeaky merchandise available.

We're gonna sell hats and T-shirts and hoodies.

Are you guys filming some Squeaky content right now?

- What?

- Where's Charlie?

Is he with Squeaky?

- Charlie's in the bathroom.

- With Squeaky?

- No.

- Charlie, do you have Squeaky?

- What?

- [Steve] Where is he?

- I don't know.

- Oh, this can't be happening right now.

Did one of you leave this open?

- No, I don't think so.

I don't, I do not think so at all.

- Did you? - No!

- No, no, no. - Okay. It doesn't matter.

We just have to find Squeaky, start looking.

- Yes, yes, yes. - Make a team effort.

- Yes, yes, yes. - All right, let's go.

Let's start working.

- So here's a half weight. - Squeaky.

- Oh, Squeaky!

- [Steve] Squeaky.

Oh, this can't be happening.

- I'm gonna look over here.

[lively music]

♪ Kevin's on a mission, he's up to no good ♪

- What is going on?

- We lost Squeaky.

Boys. Boys.

Go in the back and look for Squeaky, okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

♪ Name is Mickey Mouse

- What do you mean you can't find him?

- I mean, he's lost.

- But that's not good. - Sh!

- That's not, that's not good.

Because the strangest of things just happened.

- What happened?

- Some lady came to house out of the blue

from some social media agency

because of some videos that Charlie posted.

Look, the point is, that rat is famous, very famous.

Like it's gone viral, and they're willing to pay us money.

Easy money that would literally save us.

- You and me both, brother.

I know. I'm so sorry.

I don't know how this could have happened.

- Look, this is awful, but that rat is gone.

We should just get another rat.

Any size, they all look the same, right?

- I don't know, they really bonded with Squeaky.

- But maybe they can bond with Squeaky version two.

I mean, maybe they won't even notice the difference.

- Seems a little dishonest.

- Maybe, but think about the money, how it could help us.

- Well, come on, who's gonna know the difference?

- That's if I could find another rat.

- Well, why couldn't you find another rat?

Don't you own a pet store?

- It's past five, Pets Plus is closed,

which means I'll have to go all the way down

to the rodent rescue, which is not a short drive.

And hope they have something.

- Let's hope they do.

In the meantime, I'm gonna find one as well.

- Where?

- Don't you always have rats running around

in the bird feed?

- Yeah, rats love bird feed.

- Do you have any more birds?

- Yeah, we have the peacock.

- Perfect.

We're gonna go find a rat.

- All right, let's go find Squeaky.

On three, 1, 2, 3.

- [All] Squeaky.

- All right, let's go. Yeah. - Okay.

♪ Kevin, you gotta listen

♪ Leave Mickey out of this

♪ Charlie's strong and clever, this ending you won't miss ♪

[lively music continues]

- [Paul] No, I mean, well, yeah, I mean, I'll go find a rat.

I think we both need to just find a rat.

You know what I mean, so let's find a rat.

- Okay, let's just hop out, go take a over that.

Let's go find a rat.

- Okay, never in my life thought I'd be looking for a rat,

but here we are. - I know, stranger things

have happened though.

I know there's a rat here somewhere.

- Okay, well.

- Here, I'm gonna see if I can find one.

[Alice sighing] [dramatic music]

[birds chirping]

Hi peacock.

See any rats around here?

You're no help.

Hi Peter. Hi Whitey.

See any rats around here?

You're no help either.

- This is insane.

- I need a rat. We need a rat.

- Oh! Rat!

Oh my God.

- He looks like Squeaky.

- That thing doesn't look like Squeaky, it's giant.

- It's got the stripe.

The stripe. Just calm down.

Come here Mr. Rat.

Come right here into my hands.

Come here. Right here.

Can you do me this one favor and come right here

into my hands?

Good boy. - Oh no!

- You scared it away.

- I'm sorry you made a noise, it scared me.

- I almost had him.

- I'm sorry.

[dramatic music continues]

What is that?

You smell like bird poop.

- [Paul] I hope Steve came through.

[hooves clomping]

[gentle music]

- All right, Killer.

Hope you're hungry.

[dramatic music]

Take a look at your next meal here.

Looks yummy, right?

- Kevin, get your butt out here.

- Fine.

Saved by the bell rat.

Don't go anywhere.

I'll be right back.

[dramatic music]

- Do you really think this is a good idea?

- What else can we do?

We've looked everywhere.

Somebody has had to have seen it.

- Yeah, but it's a rat.

- It's not just a rat, it's Squeaky.

And we need to find him.

Hey guys.

- Hi.

- Squeaky's missing.

- Yeah, somebody left his cage unlocked.

- I don't think I did.

I don't know.

- What if you didn't?

- What do you mean?

- What if someone took squeaky?

Like when you weren't looking?

- Hm.

You think someone kidnapped or rather rat nap Squeaky?

- That bully of a kid, Kevin.

I bet you anything it was him.

He rat napped Squeaky.

- Exactly what I'm thinking.

He's crazy.

- His snake, oh no.

We have to rescue you squeaky before he gets eaten.

- I know where he lives

and I know exactly where snake is.

- Come on. - Okay, okay, okay, okay.

Put it, put it, let's go.

[door thuds]

[footsteps plodding]

- Missing rat.

[footsteps plodding]

[Lindsey knocking]

- That was quick.

- In this business timing and speed is everything.

When something pops, you gotta be ready.

- I completely understand.

- But what is all this about?

- Oh, that's actually part of a video we're making.

Yes, we are pretending that Squeaky went missing.

And then of course we find him and it's a big celebration.

- Bingo.

- Already being creative with the storyline, I like it.

- Yeah, she came up with that one.

- I love it, well then let's get this contract signed.

We already have our first sponsor.

Rat Snax.

- Fantastic.

- I hope you're ready for your lives to change.

- We sure are.

- Well then let's get this deal inked

so we can shoot some content today.

Are Charlie and Squeaky home?

- Oh, they will be.

They're just finishing up that missing rat scene,

but they'll be back very soon, yeah.

Please come right in.

Yes, yeah.

You want some coffee or some tea?

- Coffee sounds great.

- Okay.

[lively music]

[birds chirping]

- His bedroom's right over there and there's a window.

It's usually open a crack.

- All right, let's keep moving quietly.

- Roger that.

Well what, that's what they say.

[dramatic music]

[latch clicks]

- Sorry about that Killer.

Now, where were we?

- All right.

- No, what are we going to do?

- I got an idea.

I'll go knock on the door and distract him.

And when he leaves his room, you rush in and save Squeaky.

- What if he catches me in his room?

- No rush, no reward.

You got this.

[dramatic music]

[Jane knocks]

- You were about to be dinner.

- Kevin, get the door. - All right, I got it.

[dramatic music]

- Open the doors.

- Oh.

Jane, hey.

What are you doing here?

- I just wanted to talk to you without Charlie there.

- Oh yeah.

Ah, Charlie's such a loser.

- Yeah, right?

- You're gonna go get Squeaky.

- Okay?

- Do it fast.

- Please be in the box.

- I wanted to know more about your dog.

You said you have a big dog.

- You wanna go meet him, I can go get him.

- Hold on.

Not yet.

It's really nice outside, right?

- I mean, I suppose the weather's okay.

- Sorry, you're not eating Squeaky today.

- Wait a second.

What's really going on here?

- Nothing.

- What was that? - What?

I didn't hear anything.

- Liar, what's going on?

[dramatic music]

- Okay, there's Squeaky.

Here, grab him, grab him.

- Uh-oh, Charlie watch out! - Hey, that's my rat.

I'm gonna get you.

[dramatic music] [birds chirping]

- More coffee?

- I'm good.

Any update on his ETA?

- Any second now?

- Okay, well it's been 15 minutes

and you said five minutes 10 minutes ago, so.

[phone buzzing]

- Excuse me.

- That's probably Charlie.

Yeah.

[dramatic music]

- Great, looks exactly the same.

- There's just one problem.

- What?

- It doesn't squeak at all.

I haven't heard it, not once.

- Everybody loves the squeak.

His name is Squeaky and he needs to squeak.

That's literally the only thing it needs to do.

- I know, I know.

The only other one was white with red eyes,

so I took my chances.

- Where's Charlie?

- I don't know, I thought he was here.

- I thought he was with you.

- Gosh, can this get any worse?

- Is that squeaky?

- No. - Yes.

- I mean, yes.

He's just a little under the weather.

- He's sick?

- No, just a little cold.

- Rats can catch a cold.

- Yeah, oh yeah.

- Oh, I didn't know that.

- You learn something every day.

- Charlie.

Squeaky, there you are.

Almost had a heart attack.

- Oh, ah.

This is Squeaky's brother.

They look exactly alike.

Sorry for the confusion.

- No worries, they do look alike.

- All right, ready to make that video?

- Yes. - Yeah, yeah.

[footsteps plodding]

- Great, just shave a few more frames from the top.

Audiences are beyond ADD these days.

- Tell me about it.

[lively music]

- Okay, one more time from the top please, Charlie.

[lively music]

[all clapping]

Perfect, post it Charlie.

And don't forget, hashtag Rat Snax.

[lively music]

- Yes. - Yeah.

- Great, my work here is done for the day.

This is just the beginning.

I'll be in touch soon.

Apparently the agency's been fielding offers all day.

So plenty more where that came from.

- Wonderful. - Thank you so much really.

- Okay.

[footsteps plodding]

[paper rustling]

- Now we can pay off the mortgage

and you can pay off your debt all from one post of a rat.

Long live Squeaky.

- Squeaky. [all clapping]

- Come on.

Yes.

[lively music]

[Squeaky squeaking]

- King Squeaky.

- [All] Squeaky.

- Guys, this is perfect.

[gentle music]

- Wow, they're so cute.

- Don't freak out, Mom. - Okay.

He's kind of cute actually.

- Did you just say what I thought you said?

- I think so.

- Pet him, Mom.

[gentle music]

- Oh, oh, oh, he's adorable.

- Touch his tail.

[gentle music]

- Oh. [laughs]

Not so bad.

- Oh, Squeaky, you're the best.

- Like one big happy family.

A toast to Squeaky.

- [All] To Squeaky.

[phone buzzing]

- Who's calling at dinnertime?

- It's the university, I wonder what they want.

- I don't know but answer.

- Hello?

Yes, this is Paul.

Yes, I'll hold for the dean.

Hi, Dean Winters.

Oh, so he's retiring again?

And the professor position is open again?

And you want me, that's.

I, that's crazy.

Yes, that sounds amazing.

It's, oh, just one thing.

I know when we first spoke,

I said I could teach night classes,

but I really need to spend time with my family.

I hope you understand.

Yes.

Of course, absolutely.

I'll be there.

I'm gonna be a professor.

- Yes! [all clapping]

- Good job!

- I'm so happy.

I love you all.

- Dad, you worked hard and you deserve it.

Also, I'm really sorry if I gave you a hard time.

- Thank you Charlie.

And I know I've been away a lot, but you know what?

Now I'm gonna be here for every single dinner from now on.

So you're gonna get to see a lot of me

and in fact, so much of me that you're gonna get sick of it.

- We'll see.

- Okay, so much so that we should start

doing some math problems.

What's seven times nine?

- Dad, if it wasn't for me,

there'd be no Squeaky and no money.

- You know what?

That's a fair point, Son.

And I appreciate everything you have with this family.

- You know I love you, right?

- I love you too, Dad.

- But I still need an answer to that question.

What's seven times nine?

- 70?

60.

Three.

- Yes.

Wait, did you cheat?

Did someone help you out?

That's not fair.

- Wait, Dad, didn't you tell me the other day

that life's not fair? - Yeah.

- Oh, you're all in trouble now.

♪ Squeaky came along in the barn, I'd never know ♪

♪ Our little rat name Squeaky

♪ Oh, he brought us closer

♪ Made our hearts glow

♪ When we laugh and play together ♪

♪ Squeaky made the toughest day feel better ♪

♪ Dad would grin

♪ Mom would smile

♪ That's how it goes, all thanks to smile ♪

♪ Squeaky found his way through the rain and the snow ♪

♪ He scurry and he squeak, making memories as he goes ♪

♪ Our little rat name Squeaky

♪ Oh, he brought us closer

♪ Made our hearts glow

♪ When we'd laugh and play together ♪

♪ Squeaky made the toughest day feel better ♪

♪ We sit around the fire, stories we tell ♪

♪ Squeaky in the corner, he'd listen as well ♪

♪ With every little twitch and every tiny move ♪

♪ He remind us of the simple joys, the ties that we improve ♪

♪ And when the sun went down and stars would brightly shine ♪

♪ We thank our lucky stars

- The numbers are just incredible.

Squeaky is a bonafide star.

And as of this morning,

we already have our first interview request.

They wanna interview you live on national TV.

- Me too.

- This is wonderful, thank you for all your help.

- Oh, don't thank me, thank Charlie.

- Well, you know, I know I thought social media

was a bad thing, but maybe there is a good side to it.

Thank you Son for opening my eyes.

- It handled responsibly, of course.

- Of course.

♪ When we laugh and play together ♪

- Hey Charlie.

Well, I got in trouble for stealing Squeaky.

Jane's Mom told my Dad now I have to apologize.

So I'm sorry.

- That's your apology?

- Well, yeah, but I actually mean it.

It's just I think it's cool about you and Squeaky.

It's just I've always had a crush on you, Jane,

- Kevin, you are like a brother to me.

I'm sorry.

But we can still be friends, right?

- Friends?

Yeah, I guess so.

- Wait, does this mean It'll be cool to me now.

- Yeah, I'll stop being a jerk to you.

Sorry about that.

- It's fine, I appreciate it.

- Later.

- Alligator.

- I feel sorry for him.

- Aw Charlie.

That's really mature of you.

- All right.

Who wants ice cream? - Can I have ice cream?

- I wouldn't have it any other way.

- I guess. - For sure.

Pistachio would be where I'm now.

- Are you paying?

Are you paying? - Pistachio

or like a banana ripple would be nice.

- Long live Squeaky.

[gentle music]

Squeaky. - Yeah Squeaky.

- Who would've thought a rat would change our lives?

[birds chirping]

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♪ Woke up to my dog's tail wagging ♪

♪ Greeting me at dawn

♪ His eyes are a little windows to the purist kind of song ♪

♪ In the barn the horse is whinny, ready for the day ♪

♪ They understand our troubles

♪ In their quiet, heartfelt way ♪

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♪ A cat curled on the windowsill purring soft and low ♪

♪ A simple kind of comfort that only animals know ♪

♪ Old rooster starts a crowing

♪ Herald up the morn

♪ In their presence we find solace ♪

♪ In their eyes we're reborn

♪ Man's best friends, they stand by us ♪

♪ Through the thick and thin

♪ With hooves or paws or feathers ♪

♪ They're family, not just kin

♪ They remind us of the beauty

♪ Herald up, soft and gray

♪ Every tail, every purr chases blues away ♪

♪ The rabbits in the meadow hop, without a care ♪

♪ Their joy is simply boundless, lifted by the air ♪

♪ The fish beneath the water, swimming free and wild ♪

♪ In their silent whispers I remember out a child ♪

♪ Evening falls, the crickets sing nature's lullaby ♪

♪ Underneath the starlet blanket, animals close by ♪

♪ Their presence is a blessing

♪ Bonds for life to me

♪ With them, I'll walk this journey ♪

♪ Through these precious lands

♪ Man's best friends, they stand by us ♪

♪ Through the thick and thin

♪ With hooves or paws or feathers ♪

♪ They're family, not just kin

♪ They remind us of the beauty

♪ Herald up, soft and gray

♪ Every tail, every purr chases blues away ♪

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