The Shaggy Dog

Wilby Daniels and his family return from a vacation only to find their home has been burglarized twice. This distressing event sets off a chain of frustrations and suspicions regarding local law enforcement and organized crime.

After the second break-in, which also affects their neighbor Gordon C. Brenner, Wilby reaches his breaking point. In an effort to restore peace to Medfield, he decides to run for district attorney, hoping to make a positive change.

Freddie and Dip, two bumbling thieves, stumble upon the Borgia ring at a local museum. Mistakenly believing it's valuable, they pawn it off to Tim, an ice cream vendor with a passion for his dog, Elwood.

As Wilby prepares for his live television debut, he confides in his wife, Betty, about his unusual past as a shape-shifter. He shows her the inscription on the Borgia ring, which allows him to transform into a dog.

Just before going live, Tim uncovers the ring's inscription and reads it aloud. This unexpected action results in Elwood transforming into Wilby, creating chaos and confusion as Wilby's son Brian notices the bizarre hair growth.

Struggling with the challenges of his new situation, Wilby must reconcile his candidacy while trying to reclaim the ring. This unique conflict becomes more complicated as Katrinka reveals she has the ring.

During his speech at the ladies' garden club, Wilby's transformation into Elwood leads to an unexpected outburst. The event spirals into chaos as the audience reacts to his peculiar behavior.

Katrinka's search for the ring takes an unexpected turn when it falls into a vat of cherry pie filling intended for a charity fundraiser. This mishap triggers a hilarious pie fight as everyone scrambles to find the ring.

Agent Raymond Slade begins to uncover the truth behind Wilby's bizarre transformations, suspecting that there is more to the situation than meets the eye. His inquiries lead to significant developments in the storyline.

Wilby has a tense meeting with Slade, who advises him to withdraw from the election. Defiant, Wilby vows instead to investigate Slade’s potential connections to organized crime and refuses to back down.

In a desperate bid to secure his power, Slade reads the inscription aloud, which mistakenly seals his fate. As the chant echoes, he too transforms into a bulldog, a twist that highlights the irony of his ambition.

Seeking refuge, Wilby befriends other dogs at the animal shelter, devising a plan to escape Slade’s clutches. Together they challenge the authorities, demonstrating the strength of unity among the canine companions.

With support from Brian and Tim, Wilby crafts a clever scheme to trap Slade and collect evidence of his corruption. Their plan unfolds at Roshak's warehouse, marking pivotal moment in their fight for justice.

Against all odds, Wilby is elected as the new district attorney, achieving his goal to bring change to Medfield. Meanwhile, Slade grapples with the consequences of his own actions, facing the repercussions of his greed.

In the story's heartfelt conclusion, Tim proposes to Katrinka as they join Wilby in adopting the dogs from the pound. This joyful moment signifies hope and a fresh start for everyone involved.