At Christmas time we all need a friendAlfie and his kitten, George, have always known that a human is for life and not just for Christmas. So when George learns that one of the residents of Edgar Road has been taken into hospital, he realises its up to him to provide some comfort at this difficult time of year.The only problem is that they now have a little puppy in tow Pickles the Pug, who is convinced he can be a cat if only he sticks with his new found friends.As George tries to do everything he can to make the world and its humans happier, Alfie struggles to keep Pickles in check and out of trouble. Because even the best laid plans can be destroyed by a well-meaning but mischievous little puppy
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