Hotel for Dogs

Andi and Bruce's mischievous behavior culminates in a surprising encounter with the police. When they arrive at the local station, their social worker, Bernie, expresses both care and firmness about their situation, advising them to avoid trouble as a means of escaping their neglectful foster parents.

Andi and Bruce feel the emotional weight of neglect from their foster parents, Lois and Carl Scudder. Despite their mischief, it is clear the siblings long for attention and care that they are not receiving at home.

The next morning, Friday, the siblings' beloved dog, ventures out in search of food but is captured by Animal Control. This event sparks Andi and Bruce's determination to rescue their pet from the pound.

Desperate to get Friday back, Andi and Bruce visit a pet shop where they meet friendly staff, Dave and Heather. They receive valuable advice that leads them to the pound, where they discover Friday's whereabouts.

Unable to retrieve Friday without an adult, Andi and Bruce devise a clever plan to bribe their way into the pound for his release. This marks the siblings' first taste of using their resourcefulness to confront challenges.

On their way home, Andi and Bruce stumble upon an abandoned hotel that provides a safe haven for the night. There, they meet two new furry friends—a Boston Terrier and an English Mastiff, whom they name Georgia and Lenny.

While staying at the hotel, Andi decides to leave Friday with Georgia and Lenny, trusting them to keep him company. When she encounters Dave and Heather again, she fabricates a story about their parents adopting strays, leading to an influx of dogs.

Excitement arises when Andi agrees to attend a party with Dave. Meanwhile, Bruce faces scrutiny from their foster parents, Lois and Carl, after being caught stealing, highlighting the tension and conflict in their lives.

An encounter with Jason, an old acquaintance, allows Bruce to discover that he shares an orphan bond with Andi. This revelation drives Bruce to flee from their foster situation, seeking a better life.

Due to their foster parents' negligence, Andi and Bruce are taken in by authorities and separated into different foster homes. Bernie's timely intervention seeks to navigate this complex and heartbreaking situation.

As the authorities prepare to round up the dogs, Friday demonstrates his cleverness by escaping. He guides Dave, Heather, and Mark back to help save Andi and Bruce from their dire circumstances.

In a desperate move, Andi and Bruce plot to break into the pound to save their beloved dogs. Their goal is to lead the dogs to safety, although the animals' desire to return to the hotel complicates the escape.

As their plan unfolds, the unusual scene draws attention from onlookers and the media, which eventually prompts authorities to arrive. Just as despair sets in, Bernie passionately recounts the children’s unwavering bond with their dogs.

Bernie captivates the officials by presenting the children’s deep connection documented in a registration book. His heartfelt narrative sways the decisions being made, allowing Andi and Bruce to keep their furry friends.

With the hotel transformed into a shelter for strays and a boarding house for pet owners, Andi, Bruce, and Friday finally find solace. They are embraced by Bernie and his wife, who decide to adopt them into their loving family.