♪ Who's gonna help when the danger overwhelms ♪
♪ And the mysteries are piled high? ♪
♪ Who's gonna be around, never gonna let you down ♪
♪ When you're on a wild ride?
♪ Your friends are always by your side ♪
♪ It's Craig of the Creek, he's gonna save the day ♪
♪ It's Craig of the Creek
♪♪
[ Cat purring ]JP: Wait for it.
[ Glass shatters ]
Took me three months to teach him that.
My mom hates it.You think that's a cool pet trick?
Check this out.
Peck.
Ta-da!
Ooh, Mortimer, peck.
Um, maybe he's full.
Man, I wish I had a pet that would eat off my tongue.
[ Belches ]
Okay. Yeah, I got to go goose, duck, dinosaur.
Those are my three favorite eggs.
What about you guys?What's that?
"Feeling confused?"
Well, I wasn't before.
Another one. "Looking for answers?"
Yeah, like, what's up with all these weird fliers?
"They're not weird. Just follow the arrows."
♪♪
Huh?
Welcome, everyone.
The universe has brought us all together today
for one glorious reason.
I-It's that girl Brigid,
who used to hang out with that old dog.
Uh, didn't they worship that dog?
Yeah, and didn't you worship that dog?
Yeah, and didn't they turn on you
when you stopped worshipping that dog
and I had to fight to protect you from them
and then Brigid vowed to start a new-world order?
Yeah, I wonder what she's up to.
♪ You were born in this world feeling lost and alone ♪
♪ Searching for the missing piece ♪
♪ To the hole in your heart, well, guess what I've got ♪
♪ I've got what everybody needs ♪
♪ Everybody needs a dog
♪ In their life
♪ To be their closest friend
♪ To be a true companion
♪ By your side through thick and thin ♪
♪ Everybody needs a dog
♪ In their life
♪ To be their closest friend
♪ To listen to their secrets
♪ Do their homework, make the bed ♪
♪ Everybody, get a dog
♪♪
♪ So listen to me
♪ Ah-ah-ah
♪ Come on and follow me
♪ Ah-ah-ah
♪ The dog will set you free
♪ Everybody needs a dog
♪ In their life
♪ For perfect company
♪ A loyal, loving sidekick
♪ The only friend you'll ever need ♪
♪ Everybody needs a dog
[ All cheering ]
Ugh! Woof.
Thank you, everyone.
Fate has brought us together today
so that I could introduce you to a revolutionary new program
that can transform you into a proud dog owner!
Just ask Annie, the most recent graduate of our program.
That's right. Before, my parents wouldn't even trust me
to take care of a stuffed animal,
but I followed Brigid's teachings,
and I got this little puppy wuppy.
[ Barks ]
All: Aw!
Hey. I-I know Brigid was kind of scary in the past,
but, like, maybe it wouldn't hurt to try out her program.
Whoa. What? Seriously?
Look, it worked for that girl, Annie No-Dog.
Maybe it'll work for me.
Those results are very cute.
All right. Let's give it a shot.
But if we all got to shave our heads
and wear the same sneakers, I'm out.
By show of hands, how many of you have never had a pet?
Well, I-I almost got one when I was little,
but then my mom went back to work and --
That's very sad, but I only asked for a hand-raise.
Now, for you veteran pet owners,
you already know that taking care of an animal
is a lot of responsibility,
and dogs require the most care and trust.
"But how do we prove that we have care and trust,"
you might ask.JP: Is that a rhetorical question,
or are you looking for us to give you an answer?
I was going to answer if you would just give me --
[ Clears throat ]
As I was saying, for our program,
you will be proving that you can take care of a dog
by taking care of me.
Oh.
♪♪
[ Both cough ]
Open up!
[ Laughs ]
[ Barks, growls ]
[ Gasps ] Huh?
[ Barking ]
♪♪
Craig: [ Sighs ]
[ Groans ][ Bones crack ]
Dogs are so much work.
[ Dog barking ][ Gasps ]
Come here...toy?
The dog goes...[ Dog barks]
I know how the dog goes already. Let me hear the giraffe!
Tell me your secrets!
[ Sighs ]
♪ There was a farmer who had a dog ♪
♪ And Bingo was his name--
Brigid, um, I-I need your advice.
I've been following this program for a week,
and nothing has happened.
What am I doing wrong?
Sit.
Listen, my pup, the universe works in mysterious ways,
but I believe you are very special.
Here, take this.
What is it? It's level two of the program.
Just read these words contained within to your parents tonight.
When the step is completed,
you will most certainly receive a dog from the universe!
But you must say these words and only these words,
or else it won't work.
So today, Ms. Keen brought in an animal to show us.
Duane: Oh, really? What was it?
Well, it was like a mouse but bigger
and also like a rabbit but smaller.
I want a dog.Excuse you.
Sweetie, we've been over this.
We just can't make it happen right now.
♪♪
I want a dog.Listen to your mother, Craig.
A dog is a huge responsibility.
I want a dog.Did you not hear me?
[ Gasps ] I don't think he canhear us.
I want a dog!
Craig, if you can hear us, say something other than,
"I want a dog." I want a dog!
Just give him a dog!I want a dog! I want a dog!
We need to call somebody. Somebody! Where's my purse?
I want a dog! I want a dog!No, no, no, hold on, my guy!
We gonna get you some help!Hello? The hospital?
I was in the emergency room for two hours.
You just kept saying it?
I thought they'd prescribe me a dog.
I'm starting to think that all this taking care of Brigid
is just about taking care of Brigid.
I hate to say it, but this might be a scam.
But then how did Annie No-dog get a dog?
[ Both giggling, watch timer beeping ]
Uh-oh. Sorry. Time for us to go home.
Aw! Aw!
Hmm, I think it's time to go for a W-A-L-K.
♪♪
[ Doorbell rings ]
Wait, that's not her dog.
She's just a dog walker! It's all been a lie!
We got to go tell the others.
Aah! Aah!
[ All grunting ]
We're free! Aah!
Hello again, my pups.
Brigid, where have you taken us?
We're at the creek, of course.
I wouldn't move about too much, though, if I were you.
Brigid, you monster, let us out of here!
Oh, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't do that.
You were sniffing around places you weren't supposed to.
I can't risk you ruining this program for everyone else.
How? By telling the truth?
Truth? The truth is that not every kid
is lucky enough to get a dog, like me!
For some reason, my parents think
I'd be "too intense" with it!
That's why I decided to help
other dogless children like myself!
You're just making them wait on you paw and foot!
I am giving them the experience of taking care of a dog!
But it's all a lie!
Well, once they finish with level three,
that won't matter anymore.
Now, why don't you all be good little pups and stay?
Toodle-oo.
Guys, what are we going to do?
Okay. Hold on. I think I can break down the door.
[ Grunts ] No!
Getting wet doesn't hurt anybody!No! No!
Ugh.Ugh! Well, at least I'm trying something!
We wouldn't even be in this mess if you hadn't convinced us
to join that stupid program!
That's not fair! You guys don't get it.
You both have pets.
I know it's hard to take care of them,
but sometimes, I just feel left out.
Well, I could just do some tricks for you or something, Craig.
Wait -- tricks.
Kelsey, do you still have Mortimer's birdseed?
I sure do.
[ Inhales sharply ]
[ Gags ]
Here.
Thanks.
All right, Mortimer. Peck.
♪♪
[ Grunts ]
Come on! We got to move!
Ugh!
Wow, that could've been us.
You actually listened to me. Thanks, Mortimer.
[ Mortimer chirps ]
All right. Let's go.
[ All gasp ]
Now, repeat after me, everyone.
I pinkie swear to do whatever Brigid says
until the end of time.
[ Gasps ] Oh, no, it's a pinkie-swear ceremony,
the most unbreakable kid oath.
All: I pinkie swear to do whatever Brigid says...
Stop! Brigid's been scamming all of us!
Annie doesn't even have a dog! She's just a dog walker!
This whole program's just an excuse
for us to do stuff for Brigid!
[ Gasps ] Huh?
Oh, uh, uh... [ Panting ]
...you see, this has all been a test.
Yes. Now I can finally show you all
the dog you've been waiting for --
me!
[ Barking ]
[ Panting ]
Aw! Oh-ho!
Who's a good girl?So cute!
Who's a good girl?O-kay.
Well, I think I've learned
that I definitely don't want a dog anymore.
I'm happy with just my friends.
[ Chuckles ]
So she was wearing a human suit this whole time?
♪ When it's time to go to bed
♪ I know I don't have to feel alone ♪
♪ 'Cause I'll see you tomorrow
♪ At the creek
Just like I drew it.