StarDog and TurboCat 2020

In the blistering summer of 1969, David’s cherished Golden retriever, Buddy, found himself thrust into an extraordinary odyssey when he was catapulted into the cosmos with a backpack strapped to his furry form. Though the capsule was meant to ensure Buddy’s comfort, a critical malfunction subjected him to a turmoil that irrevocably altered the composition of his DNA, bestowing him with remarkable powers before casting him back into the void of space. For years, Buddy floated through the cosmos, held in a stasis that kept him frozen until the capsule finally reentered Earth’s atmosphere.

Fast forward fifty years, and the capsule crash-landed in a dusty dumpster in Glenfield. Awakening to this strange new world, Buddy desperately sought to engage with the humans who seemed oblivious to his plight, only to be met with fear and hostility from the startled townsfolk. The enigma surrounding the capsule grew deeper as it inexplicably vanished from sight.

Driven by a thirst for answers, Buddy pursued a police truck through the bustling streets, ultimately cornering it at the local police station. It was here that he discovered Victor, a caged dog yearning for freedom. Just as Officer Peck emerged from the vehicle to transport Victor to the animal pound, Buddy took off into a nearby alley, where he encountered Felix, a dapper tuxedo cat who fancied himself as TurboCat.

TurboCat, equipped with a trusty lasso and a knack for electronics, mistook Buddy for an ordinary stray and whisked him away in his sleek, Batmobile-like vehicle to the Glenfield Museum, where his robotic assistant, Sinclair, awaited. Upon entering TurboCat’s gadget-laden lair, Felix revealed the unsettling truth: the humans of Glenfield harbored a distinct animosity towards animals, with Officer Peck being the enforcer of a cruel regime that sent strays to the pound, never to be seen again.

In a moment of candor, Buddy recounted his bizarre tale of space travel, which Felix initially dismissed as far-fetched. However, he proposed a partnership: on the condition that Buddy could acquire a container of milk from David’s lunchbox, he would assist Buddy in tracking down the capsule and helping him reunite with his long-lost owner. Buddy went to great lengths to procure the milk only to be met with Felix’s lack of gratitude.

As a gesture of friendship, Buddy gifted Felix a carrot, nestled within David’s lunchbox – a seemingly innocuous gift that would unravel an intricate narrative between Buddy, Felix, and Cassidy, a former magician’s rabbit who still harbored feelings for Felix. Felix’s mission to find Cassidy was suddenly derailed by Officer Peck, who attempted to thwart his efforts. But Felix, undaunted, sprinted away, with Buddy close behind. The duo’s fervent chase culminated in a spectacular display of agility as Buddy barreled through the streets, with Felix clinging tightly to his back.

Their flight led them to the Mega Store, the emporium where Cassidy’s prized carrot could be found. Determined to evade capture, Buddy and Felix stealthily infiltrated the store. However, as Buddy became distracted by the colorful products adorning the shelves, he found himself on the brink of discovery. Drawing upon his charisma, Buddy summoned his signature “cute eye trick,” a mesmerizing ploy that had previously won over Felix, successfully warding off their potential captor just in the nick of time.