George and mommy are having heartfelt conversation about life.

Though things are looking bad, mommy implores George to persevere. "Life has a special place for you. Don’t give up. Get away and realize your destiny."

George goes to sleep that night pondering mommy’s words and wondering if there really is a better life "out there".

With great encouragement from mommy, George plans his escape. "I must get away and figure some way to save all poor animals from such a fate. George is torn between staying with mommy and striking out on his own.

George gets his chance. He finds an opening to escape. He sneaks into a delivery container but is discovered. He makes a run for it. Dramatic and hair-raising scene. He just makes it (while his friends and mom watch and cheer for his escape).

As Boxer George looks at the dog pound from the outside, he realizes he must find a way, not only to survive, but to go back and help his mommy and fellow animals.

George wanders the City in search of food and warmth. It is winter and snowing.

It is Christmas season and George passes many holiday settings. He passes a church and hears children singing Christmas carols. He passes a household and looks in the window of a family and sees good cheer. He passes by store windows all decorated for the holidays.

In his wanderings, George finds some friends also down on their luck. He meets a doggy friend (female) and they swap war stories about how tough life can be. He meets a cat and then a ferret and then a bird. They bond through their despair.

One night George is troubled. He wanders off alone and thinks about his mommy back at the pound. Her words come to him in a prayer/dream sequence. "Mom wants me to fulfill my destiny. What is destiny?"

George looks into the sky as the snow comes down. It is Christmas Eve. He catches a glimpse of Santa and his sleigh as it flies overhead. "Too bad there is no Santa for Pets".

As Santa flies over, Santa himself feels uncomfortable. Santa knows something is wrong. Santa muses to himself that there is still too much unhappiness in the homes below.

Santa independently wonders what would help bring more happiness to the world below. Then he figures it out. "Christmas means love and caring and companionship. All those wonderful Pets need to part of Christmas. But how?

As both Santa and George ponder the solutions to their problems, Santa receives a thought "from above." Santa has been overlooking a great opportunity. The Pets of the World have become part of their families and there are thousands of Pets yet to reach their destiny as man’s best friend.

Poof! Santa has the vision of poor Boxer George who wishes only that his mommy and friends can be saved and that he can reach his "destiny."

Santa changes course and heads straight for Boxer George. "Hi Boxer George. Do you know who I am?" Boxer George answers "Of Course". "I have been watching you George". Santa replies, "Would you please come with me on my rounds tonight?" George is honored.

Santa and Boxer George are now distributing gifts on Christmas to all the boys and girls.

"I have a job for you Boxer George. I want you to be The Pet Santa. I want you to help bring joy to the lives of Pets and Children around the World. "Who me? Why me?" Santa: "Because you are the one who pointed out the error of my ways. You are the one who made me realize that Pets are part of the family and that Pets have feelings too. You can help me complete the job of spreading joy on Christmas. George, this is your destiny!"

It is a year later. It is Christmas Eve.

Santa and Boxer George are getting ready for the big day. Elves (now including dogs and cats and birds and ferrets and bunnies) are filling Santa’s sled.

Santa: "George, are your ready with your special list?" "Sure thing Santa".

"Let’s Go!" Off goes Santa, George and the sled.

Presents for all the good boys and girls, distributed in the traditional way.

Presents for all the good Pets who are finally recognized as "part of the family!"

Off to the next house.

"This is a special stop Boxer George." "Yes is it Santa."

"Thank you again Boxer George for becoming the Pet Santa. Somehow, everything feels right this year."

Boxer George prepares to deliver a very special present to this household. "I know just what we need here," says George. "Yes you do," says Santa.

Next scene is Boxer George delivering one of the puppies that he knew at the dog pound (this is his injured friend who wanted to escape with George but was too frail).

"This is just what this family needs," Boxer George proclaims. "Sure enough," says Santa.

Boxer George and Santa fly off into the night to complete their rounds.

It is Christmas morning and a young family wakes up and runs to the Christmas Tree.

The kids open the big present. It is a new Pet for the Family. It is Boxer George’s mommy.

As the kids swarm around their new Pet (hugging and kissing and loving her), mommy looks up and knows that "George has fulfilled his destiny". Her pride in George is evident as a tear of happiness runs down her face.

UNSAID: It is finally Christmas for the "whole family" thanks to Boxer George - the Pet Santa.

Boxer George’s Christmas song plays as Santa and Pet Santa fly away -- until next year!