Gay Goodwin

Kathy is hurt when she realizes that all her girlfriends are shunning her.

Pokey is temporarily quarantined at the Miller farm due to a disease threat. However, when the dog runs away, one of Miller's neighbours threatens to shoot Pokey on sight to protect his livestock.

Gramps is going fishing on the day of local elections and Ellen is worried that his absence from voting could mean a man who dislikes all dogs is elected as animal catcher for the area.

Pokey needs a blood transfusion to save her life and only Lassie has the blood needed for the transfusion.

Jeff, in charge of collecting money for Sunday School, loses the contributions and has no way of replacing them.

Jeff and Porky quarrel over a new girl in town, who is happily playing one boy off another!