The neighbor's go on vacation to Florida and ask the Lambert/Foster children to take care of their dog, Mr. Fritz.When Al and Brendan beg for Frank and Carol to let them dog sit for a week while the owners are out of town, Frank is willing, while Carol reluctantly says yes.At first Carol doesn't like the idea, but agrees to it if the children take responsibility. After a while, Carol falls in love with the dog and begins giving it special treatment. While Mark is scared of it, Al and Brendon soon become sick of it and Frank is jealous of it, the owners call and tell them to keep the dog because they aren't coming home Frank makes Carol take it the kennel.The new neighbors who move into the house vacated decide they want the dog instead. Contributed by Haley