Douglas is in a panic: his master has gone out and doesn't seem to be coming back. What if he starves to death? But that's not going to happen! Douglas is resourceful and full of ideas to get out of this situation. Well, not always very good ideas... He decides to manage on his own, even if it means getting locked out of his house and having quite an adventure.
Lazy and active, brave and egocentric, clever and goofy, Douglas will delight readers, thanks to, or in spite of, his shortcomings.