A clever dog named Phoebe teaches the new puppy, Buster, the value of bones and how to train them to "stay" so that they do not disappear when he leaves the room.
When Iris moves to the country, she misses the city where she formerly lived; but with the help of a new friend named Walter, she learns to adjust to her new home.
Buster finds a homeless kitten and takes care of it, with help from Phoebe, the tabby, and the calico. In a second story, Buster and Phoebe take the new kitten, Tilly, to Gregory's house to play.
Dodsworth and his duck companion have a lovely time in Rome, even though the duck tries to improve the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and takes all the coins from the Trevi Fountain.
Mouse is busy preparing for Halloween, but Mole is dreading the scary holiday, so Mouse decides to show her best friend there is no reason to be scared.