The owners of a dog named Precious come to the shop. The owners think Precious died because of pregnancy complications, but what Daniel discovers during the preservation process is pretty shocking. At the same time, Daniel begins the process of preserving Jack the Cat for its teenage owner. The heartbroken teen is having a difficult time letting go of the cat, and her frequent visits to the shop worry Daniel. To make matters worse, Daniel’s in hot water when he realizes that he’s got 24 hours to plan a surprise party for LaDawn’s 34th birthday. He wrangles Fred, Joseph and Dixie to help with the party, but when they get LaDawn’s age wrong, they wonder if she can see the humor.