Tasuke Yashiro possesses the family gift—which he views as a curse—the ability to communicate with animals. His father expects Tasuke to carry on the family's animal counseling and veterinary service, but Tasuke is focused on becoming wealthy. When Tasuke falls in love with Misato, he believes he can win her heart by adopting the pet dog she can no longer keep. Trouble and laughter follow as more friends, numerous animals, and that cat enter Tasuke's life.