A story of a family and their two pets. The family live in quiet countryside village. They find an abandoned kitten whom they adopt. Soon afterwards the cat discovers a dog in distress in a nearby wood. He rescues the dog and these two animals become friends. The family then adopt the dog as well. The family does not know that, while resembling ordinary pets, the cat and dog share an amazing secret; they both can understand and use human speech! Now named "Cuddle Cat and Dozy Dog" these exceptional pets often discuss whether or not to tell their family of their special powers. However, just when they decide to tell the family they find themselves embroiled in a series of exciting adventures that often require them to defend and protect their family. While the pets' affection for the family grows, their dilemma of revealing they have a special power increases. This unresolved issue and their many adventures make this an amusing and exciting book for children and parents alike.