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MAX: I’ve lived in this city all my life.

I’m Max.

And I’m the luckiest dog in New York because of her.

That’s Katie.

Katie and I—

Well, we have the perfect relationship.

We met a few years ago.

And, boy, let me tell ya, we got along right away.

It was one of those relationships where you just know.

And get this!

She was looking for a roommate.

And so was I!

So I just moved in that same day.

It was perfect.

We’ve been together ever since.

Katie would do anything for me.

And I’m her loyal protector.

MAX: Our love is—

How do I put this?

Our love is stronger than words.

Or shoes.

It’s me and Katie.

Katie and me.

Us against the world.

I wouldn’t go so far as to call us soul mates, even though any sane person who saw us would.

There’s just one little problem.

Pretty much every day—

Come on, Max she leaves.

I’ll see you tonight.

MAX: Sometimes I try stuff to get her to stay.

Okay.

Sit.

Spin.

Speak.

Okay.

That’s a good boy.

MAX: But it never works.

Where is she going?

What could she possibly be doing?

Oh, I miss her so much.

Oh my!

She’s back!

Forgot my phone.

What took so long?

Why did you—

Oh, come on!

Oh!

I miss her so much.

WOMAN 1: Bye, Gidget.

Be a good doggy.

Hey, Max.

Hey, Gidget.

Any plans today?

Uh, yes.

Big, big stuff today, Gidget.

I got big plans.

I’m gonna sit here, and I’m gonna wait for Katie to come back.

Oh, that sounds exciting.

Well, I won’t interrupt.

I’ve got a very busy day, too.

WOMAN: Here you go.

See you later, Chloe.

MAN 1: Bye, Peppy.

MAN 2: So long, Mel.

MAN 3: Bye, Sweetpea.

See you, Gino.

Bye, Mr. Wiggles.

So long, pal.

GIRL: I’ll miss you, Shelly!

MAN 4: Later, Runty.

WOMAN 3: Bye, everyone.

WOMAN 4: Bye.

Mmm.

MAN: You be a good boy, Leonard.

Hey, Max.

Hey, Chloe, do you ever wonder where they go during the day?

Do you know what?

I just—

I don’t really care.

Maybe that’s what it’s like for you, but Katie and I have a different relationship.

You’re a cat.

So maybe that’s why.

Because nobody could ever love a cat the way they love a dog.

I’m just saying ,Maybe that’s why.

Whatever you need to tell yourself.

Hey!

Morning, Max!

MAX: Hey, guys.

What’s up, Sweetpea?

Hey, Mel, where you been, man?

Oh!

Get this!

Last Sunday, my owner feeds me a small white pill, right?

I start to feel a little groggy.

The next thing I know, I wake up, I’m in the sky!

Wait a minute.

The sky?

Yeah.

There are suitcases everywhere.

I’m locked up in a crate.

Come on.

There are suitcases in the sky?

So, I pass out from fear, and when I wake up

I’m in Florida.

Um.

This did not happen.

I will never eat a pill like that again.

Unless it’s covered in peanut butter.

Because, I mean, come on!

Right?

It’s peanut butter!

Hey, guys.

Oh, hey, Norman.

You still looking for your apartment?

Yeah.

Going on three weeks now.

Is this the second or the third floor?

I don’t know any numbers, but, uh, you don’t live here.

Ah!

Pellets!

Well, see you guys later.

You know what?

You can do it!

He can’t do it.

Buddy!

There you are.

Did you find it?

You know I did.

BOTH: Ball!

Ball, ball, ball!

MAX: Katie’s gonna be so excited!

This is exactly like the one she lost!

I mean, look at it!

It’s round.

It fits in my mouth.

ALL: Ball!

Ooh!

There is no other ball in the city like this one ball, guaranteed.

Whoa!

This is the ball.

KATIE: Hey.

Katie!

I’m home, Max.

Hey, Maximilian.

How was your day, buddy?

That’s a good boy.

Oh, yes.

I’m so psyched to see you too, buddy.

Okay, boy.

Calm down, it’s okay.

Let’s all be calm.

Now, I have some big news.

I know this’ll take some getting used to, but I think it’s gonna be a great thing in the long—

Oh!

Max, this is Duke.

He’s going to be your brother.

No, Max.

It’s gonna be all right, Duke.

It’s okay.

Aww.

See?

He likes you.

Whoa!

Aww.

Yeah, that’s it, Duke.

Take a look around.

I know, buddy.

This is a lot to take in.

But he didn’t have a home.

So you and I are gonna have to take care of him.

Okay?

Oh, my gosh!

Duke found our lost ball!

What a great team we’re gonna be.

Love you, Maxie.

Love you, Duke.

Sleep tight, boys.

Psst.

Psst.

Hey.

Little guy.

This place is so great!

Uh-huh.

By the way—

That is one gorgeous bed.

Yeah, it’s okay.

Maybe we could share?

You know, one night you get the bed.

The next night, I do.

That kind of thing.

You know, this bed is mine.

You?

You get an old blanket.

That suits you.

You’re an old-blanket kind of a dog.

Oh, wow.

You are stubborn.

Hey, I get it.

I’m stubborn, too.

But we gotta learn to get along.

Wait.

What are you—

I bet we can both fit in this bed if we really try.

Let me scoot on in there.

No, wait.

Ah!

Perfect.

This is comfy, right?

No, it is not.

I’m comfy.

Duke is just ruining our lives!

It’s an emergency that you get rid of this dog.

He stole my—

And he’s scary, and he’s frightening, and he’s the death of all good things.

Aww.

You little cutie pie.

We’ll play tomorrow, buddy, okay?

Okay, sleep well.

Are you trying to get rid of me?

Before I answer that—

I’d like to know how much you heard.

So, that’s how it’s gonna be, huh?

Oh, man, are you making me angry!

And when I get angry, I do this.

And I don’t want to do that.

I need this place.

And if it’s gonna come down to you or me—

It’s gonna be me.

Morning, Max!

Max!

Max!

What are you doing?

Hi!

It’s me!

Hi!

Hi!

Chloe!

Chloe, Chloe!

I got a bad situation.

Katie brought home a new dog from the pound.

She said he’s my brother.

I don’t want a brother.

I don’t even have a bed now.

I’m sleeping on the floor, like a dog.

Why would Katie do this to me?

Because she’s a dog person, Max.

And dog people do weird, inexplicable things.

Like they get dogs instead of cats.

Okay, please don’t start now, Chloe.

That is not helping.

Max?

Come on,

I’m your friend.

Okay?

And as your friend, I gotta be honest with you.

I don’t care about you or your problems.

But if you don’t do something about this guy, and soon, your perfect little life with your dumb, bleh, human is gonna be over, forever.

Forever?

Forever.

Yeah, that’s what I just—

Why is this mouse on my paw still?

Look, if you really want to get your turf back you’re gonna have to start acting like the alpha dog.

Right.

Alpha dog.

I can do that.

KATIE: Okay, okay.

Please don’t go!

This time, really don’t go.

KATIE: I’m running late.

I gotta go.

Wait, wait.

Stay!

Stay for the trick.

“Spin!

” I’m doing “spin.”

You guys be good.

I’ll see you later.

Wait.

No, look—

Okay, Max.

Listen, Duke.

I’m not sure if you’re aware, but one of those food bowls, technically—

It’s reserved for—

I know, maybe you didn’t read the names, but—

That’s my bowl.

Mmm.

I know that it—

Hey

I was just thinking, I don’t know, maybe we could institute some ground rules.

I just thought that—

Or not.

I don’t need a bowl.

Here again?

Rodent!

Ah!