Napoleon the poodle plays host to a menagerieof animals who have been invited to "e;ride out"e; the hurricane at hishouse. While his man is busy taking care of the people guests,the poodle is organizing the animals. They follow the advice of"e;The Old One,"e; an ancient Siamese cat who sits under the garden shedand watches. She has told them to "e;stick together and take careof each other."e; These friends unite and survive a very scaryordeal, and they have all sorts of adventures during the long night.