Pound Puppies: Lucky's Journey to Heaven

NOTE: This Pound Puppies movie is an adaption to John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress.
== Summery ==
When Lucky feels that he and the other Pound Puppies had worked for Mr. McLeish a little hard, he finds out that everyone in town will be perished by fire from the sky. That's when Lucky had received an invitation from a religious man to flee from the incoming fires to a place called the Celestial City. So, Lucky must use faith, strength, and courage to face the many dangers along the path in order to get to the Celestial City.
== Plot ==
At Shelter 17, Leonard McLeish, the manager, has upgraded the shelter after winning the lottery and has made the Pound Puppies work very hard except Ralph, who just lies down in Leonard's office all day. A few Pound Puppies hauled things around, do all the chores, Leonard even made Strudel and Toyoshiko do all the repairs around Shelter 17. Lucky was even made to clean the dog bowls and scrub the floors. Lucky sometimes wishes that he and his friends wouldn't have to work so hard. Even Cookie, Niblet, Strudel, and Squirt wish that too.
One day, Leonard gives Lucky a week off to spend sometime with Dot Henderson, a girl who owns Lucky and lives next door to Shelter 17. When Lucky went to Dot's house he was invited to a picnic in the park, which he accepts. In the park Lucky was having a great time, until Lucky noticed Dot reading some kind of book. Lucky asked Dot what she's reading and Dot showed Lucky the book she was reading, which is called the Bible. Lucky doesn't know what the Bible is and Dot encouraged him to read it and find out. Lucky then began to read the Bible page after page.
For the rest of the week, as Lucky read the Bible, he learned about God, Jesus, and the incoming wrath from Heaven. Lucky began to weep thinking about the bad things he did in his life and wondered if there's something he could do to be saved. Then Lucky started to have visions of fire coming down from the sky, which frightened him. Around Saturday night Lucky dreamed that some figures called the Shining Ones warned Lucky about the coming fires and they told him about a place called the Celestial City.
By morning, Lucky woke up and found out that a burden had appeared on his back, which he can't get it off. When Lucky came to Shelter 17 after breakfast the other Pound Puppies were shocked about the burden on Lucky's back and asked him what happened. Lucky explained to them about what happened last week and about the coming destruction of the city, but his friends disregard this as nonsense. Cookie then tells Lucky to stop reading the Bible because she thinks it's messing with his brain. But Lucky knows better and he finds it hard for his friends to believe him.
Three days later, while Mr. McLeish is having a meeting with his mother, the Hendersons, the police chief, Mayor Jerry, and other dog shelter owners, the Pound Puppies were sweeping the parking lot and Lucky took out the garbage. Suddenly, Lucky gets another vision of fire from Heaven, which afterwards, Lucky wondered what God wanted him to do. Just then a well dressed man walked up to Lucky asking him what the trouble was. Lucky was unsure if he can trust him, but the man already knew about the Pound Puppies and introduced himself as Evangelist. As Lucky tells Evangelist about his problem, the other Pound Puppies took notice of them and Cookie ran off to tell Dot. Then Evangelist hands Lucky a scroll, which reads, "Run from the wrath to come."
Confused, Lucky asked where he should run to and Evangelist points to the wilderness, where the Wicket Gate is. He then tells Lucky to knock on the gate when he gets there and he'll be told what to do. So, Lucky started in the direction of the gate without any second thought and his friends tried to call him back. But Lucky didn't stop as he kept running passing different people who tried to stop him. When he'd passed Dash Whippet, Dolly, and Agent Ping they were shocked by Lucky's departure and they ran after Lucky to bring him back.
Just as Lucky had reached the path, Dash Whippet, Dolly, and Agent Ping had caught up with him and tried to persuade him to turn back. But Lucky refused to go back for his home will be destroyed and tries to get Dash Whippet, Dolly, and Agent Ping to come with him to the Celestial City. Dolly thinks it's not a good idea and Dash Whippet says that it's a waste of time, but Agent Ping seemed interested in going with Lucky. Agent Ping then decided to go with Lucky, much to Dash Whippet and Dolly's surprise. So, Lucky and Agent Ping went on their way as Dolly and Dash Whippet head back to town to tell the other Pound Puppies.
As they walked, Lucky tells Agent Ping all about the Celestial City and its king. Then the two heard something, which made them run and didn't pay attention to the path. Suddenly, Lucky and Agent Ping tripped and fell into a swamp, which is the Swamp of Despond. When they found out where they are Agent Ping gets upset over this and she gets out of the swamp and heads for home, leaving Lucky alone in the swamp. Lucky struggled through the swamp to get to the other side and he finds it a little hard.
Luckily, a man named Help came by, found Lucky, and helped him out of the swamp. When Help asked Lucky why he was in the Swamp of Despond Lucky explained that he'd lost sight of the path. Help showed Lucky the path, which is covered by the swamp. Lucky asked why the path isn't clearly marked and Help said that it is because of the sins of man, which fills the swamp to overflowing. Help then reminds Lucky to stay on the path and Lucky continued on his way.
After sometime, Lucky met a man named Mr. Worldly Wiseman from the town of Carnal Policy. Mr. Worldly Wiseman was surprised to see one of the Pound Puppies on the path from the City-By-The-Sea, which is the name of the city where Lucky lives. But Lucky was confused by the name and Mr. Worldly Wiseman explained it to him. When Mr. Worldly Wiseman asked Lucky where he was going Lucky tells him about his journey to the Celestial City, but Mr. Worldly Wiseman claimed that the path ahead is full of nothing but danger. Lucky thinks that he'll be okay with facing all kinds of danger, until Mr. Worldly Wiseman tells him to go to the town of Morality to ask a man named Mr. Legality to help him to get the burden off his back and Lucky agrees to do this.
When Lucky walked in the direction of Morality, he came to a fire mountain called Mount Sinai, where many pilgrim's journey ends. Lucky tried to climb over the mountain and dodged the fires, but Evangelist had caught up with him and asked what he is doing. Lucky tells him about his encounter with Mr. Worldly Wiseman and Evangelist says that God says in His word that my just one shall live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him. Then Lucky realized that he'd rejected the counsel of God and walked off the way of peace. Lucky apologized for doubting him and wonders what to do. Evangelist tells Lucky to back to the path and warned that no help will come if he steps off the path again.
So, Lucky turned around, went back to the path, and continued on his way. Just as Lucky approached the Wicket Gate an arrow hit the ground infront of him. Lucky looked around and saw a fortress with demonic creatures shooting arrows at him. Then Lucky ran to the gate dodging the arrows, but finds the gate firmly closed. Lucky knocked a few times, until a voice asked what he want. Lucky replied that he'd come looking for a way to escape. Just then the gate opened as the gatekeeper pulled Lucky in and shut the gate behind him.
Relieved, Lucky thanked the gatekeeper and asked him what was going on. The gatekeeper said that the demonic creatures at the fortress, commanded by Beelzebub, will shoot arrows at anyone who comes through the Wicket Gate. Upon being asked why he's here, Lucky tells the gatekeeper about what Evangelist told him and the gatekeeper said that would be himself, which is Goodwill. Lucky asked Goodwill if he can remove the burden from his back, but Goodwill said that Lucky will have to keep the burden a bit longer before reaching the Place of Deliverance. Then Goodwill showed Lucky the way to go and told him to go to the House of the Interpreter, where the Interpreter will show him many things.
With that, Lucky parted from Goodwill and walked on down the path, until he'd reach the Interpreter's house. Upon entering, the Interpreter welcomed Lucky and asked why Lucky came to his house. Lucky explained everything and wondered if the Interpreter will show him many things. The Interpreter said that he'll be glad to show Lucky a thing or two.
First, the Interpreter led Lucky to a parlor, which is covered with dust. So, the Interpreter called for a maid to sweep the room. but this had made the dust fly and Lucky coughed from all the dust in the air. Then the Interpreter told the maid to bring water and sprinkle the room. The maid did so and swept the dust with no trouble. Lucky was confused by this, so the Interpreter tells Lucky that the parlor represents the soul of a man clogged with the dust of sin and, with God's grace, it can be cleansed.
Next, Lucky was led outside to a gateway and he sees a man sitting at a table with a book and an inkwell, willing to write the names of those who wish to enter. The gate, however, was guarded by four fierce men and Lucky saw a great company of people nearby. They want to go through the gate, but they didn't dare to come near because of the fierce men. Just then a man called Fearless stepped up, told the man to write down his name, and took a sword. When Fearless charged at the gate he fought the men and vanquished them and walked through the gate. Lucky then told the Interpreter that he knows the meaning of what he'd saw. The Interpreter was happy by this and led Lucky back into the house.
Finally, the Interpreter showed Lucky a dark room, where a cage stood and inside it sat a man with his head hanging down and his hands were folded. Lucky wondered who the man is and the Interpreter tells Lucky to ask the man. When he does so the man said that he was once a professor who thought he was on his way to the Celestial City, but didn't because he'd followed the pleasures of the world, which to him proved to be an empty bubble. No further explanations were given after that and the Interpreter tells Lucky to keep in mind what he has seen. So, Lucky then departed from the Interpreter's house and continued down the path.
Soon, Lucky came to a hill with a wayside cross at the top and Lucky knew he had come to a place called Salvation. Lucky climbed the hill, stood in the shadow of the cross, and prayed. Upon doing so, the burden fell off of Lucky's back and tumbled into a tomb at the bottom of the hill. Lucky was relieved when he saw this happened. Just then three Shining Ones appeared and they told Lucky that his soul had been swept clean of sin. The first Shining One gave Lucky a new collar and a vest to wear, along with an old key called Promise. The second Shining One hands Lucky a scroll and Lucky was confused because he doesn't know what it is. The third Shining One tells Lucky that the scroll is a certificate and he must surrender it at the gates of the Celestial City. With that Lucky continued on his journey.
Suddenly, two men had jumped over the wall infront of Lucky and he asked where they are from. The two men introduced themselves as Formalist and Hypocrisy and they are from the land of Vainglory. They told Lucky that they're going to the Celestial City to get praised and Lucky wondered why Formalist and Hypocrisy had jumped over the wall instead of coming through the Wicket Gate. Formalist said that the gate is a bit far from Vainglory, so he and Hypocrisy had decided to use a shortcut like their fellow countrymen have. Lucky was dismayed and told Formalist and Hypocrisy that it's breaking the rules of the journey. But Formalist and Hypocrisy said that it doesn't matter to the both of them and they think the king of the Celestial City will let them in.
So, Lucky has no choice but to let Formalist and Hypocrisy join him. The three walked for a bit, until they came to the Hill Difficulty, where the path splits into three paths. Formalist took the left path called Danger and Hypocrisy took the right path called Destruction. But Lucky went straight on the middle path as he climbs up the hill. Just then he heard screaming in the distance and Lucky hung his head down when he knew that Formalist and Hypocrisy were false pilgrims. Lucky then continued climbing up the hill, until he came to a pleasant arbor, which was made by the Lord of the Hill.
When Lucky sat down in the arbor, he took time to read his certificate before he fell asleep for a bit. Lucky woke up to discover it was late evening and continued up the hill. But then he'd realized that had lost his certificate, so Lucky walked back to the arbor and found his certificate on the ground. After getting his certificate Lucky continued to walk up the hill when he heard footsteps in the distance. Then two frightened men appeared out of the darkness running in the opposite direction. One was called Timorous and the other was called Mistrust. Lucky asked them what was wrong and Timorous told him about two scary lions up ahead. Mistrust said that they would've been torn to pieces if they hadn't run away and he and Timorous ran past Lucky and down the hill. Lucky was puzzled and wondered what to do if he comes face to face with the lions. So, he took out his certificate and read a few words from it, which are, "Desire now a better country, that is the heavenly one."
With these words to strengthen him, Lucky continued on his way. Just then Lucky sees a great palace in the distance, which is called the Palace Beautiful. But before Lucky could reach the door he heard growling nearby. Lucky suddenly sees two lions on either side of the path that leads up to the front door of the Palace Beautiful. Then the porter, who was called Watchful, had noticed that Lucky had made a halt. Watchful tells Lucky to not fear the lions because they are on long chains. He also tells Lucky to keep the light infront of him and to stay on the path so that the lions can't reach him. So, Lucky slowly walked to the door without a scratch and thanked Watchful. When Lucky asked if he can spend the night at the palace Watchful said that it was built by the Lord of the Hill for the benefit of pilgrims and it whether or not Lucky can stay depends on the ladies of the palace.
After Lucky was granted to spend the night, he was later eating dinner with Watchful and the ladies of the palace, who are called Prudence, Charity, Piety, and Discretion. When the meal was done they talked about the Lord as a great warrior who'd conquered death at the cross. Piety asked Lucky why did he become a pilgrim and Lucky said it was because to escape from the fires to come and to see the one who died for the sins of the world. Charity asked Lucky where's his friends and family. This made Lucky thought about his fellow Pound Puppies and the family who'd adopted him. He said that he tried to convince them to come with him to the Celestial City, but they wouldn't hear him. When the ladies heard these words they'd realized that Lucky had did everything he could to let his friends come with him on his journey and Discretion told Lucky that it's time to get some rest. Lucky was then led to his room by Watchful.
The next morning, Prudence, Charity, Piety, and Discretion led Lucky to the armory, where they showed him Moses's rod, David's sling and stone, the jawbone Samson used to defeat the Philistine army, and the jars, lamps, and trumpets used by Gideon to scare the Midianite army. Then the ladies showed Lucky an armor with a shield and sword. Lucky asked who used the armor and Prudence said that it's for Lucky. But Lucky asked how is it going to fit him since he's a dog and Piety comes up with a solution. She prayed to God to turn Lucky into anthropomorphic dog and the Lord answered her prayer.
When Lucky had turned into an anthropomorphic dog, the ladies fitted the armor on Lucky and gave him the shield and sword as they told him that the armor, shield, and sword will protect him from harm. After that Lucky departed from the Palace Beautiful and went on his way. Until, Lucky came to the Valley of Humiliation. Just as Lucky was about to cross the barren valley a huge demonic creature approached and Lucky knew that the demon is Apollyon. When Apollyon saw Lucky he asked him where he's from and where he's going. Lucky said that he's from the City-By-The-Sea and he's going to the Celestial City. Apollyon knew this because he's the prince of that city and Lucky is one of his subjects. Apollyon tried to persuade Lucky to turn back and make the dog work for him. But Lucky refused because he'd given himself to the King of Kings and he'll never work for Apollyon. This made Apollyon furious and he began to fight Lucky with his claws and flaming arrows.
After a bit of fighting, Apollyon knocked a weak Lucky to the ground and was on the verge of victory. That's when Lucky wounded Apollyon with his sword and the demon retreated. Lucky was relieved about this, but he was bleeding on the head and can't get up. Just then a lady appeared to Lucky and she's hold a branch from the Tree of Life. Lucky asked her who she is and the lady introduced herself as Helping Hand, whom the Lord had sent to heal Lucky. So, Helping Hand used a leaf from the Tree of Life on Lucky and departed from him. When Lucky was healed he'd left his armor and shield behind, but he kept the sword just in case of someone might get in his way. Lucky then continued on his journey.
Lucky walked for a bit when suddenly, he saw a man and a woman running. Lucky stopped them and asked why are they running from. The man said that up ahead is the Valley of the Shadow of Death, where they'd seen foul fiends, dragons, and heard people screaming in agony. The woman said that the Valley of the Shadow of Death is scary and there's no way to get through it. As the man and woman took off running Lucky knew that there is no other way to get to the Celestial City, so he drew out his sword and walked toward the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
Upon, entering the Valley of the Shadow of Death, he finds that the path is exeedingly narrow and foul fiends flying about. Lucky tried to use the sword to no avail and the path is suddenly blocked by dragons. Lucky didn't know what to do, until he remember something from the Book of Psalms, which is, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." When Lucky had said these words all the foul fiends and dragons had fled and Lucky was able to make it through.
After getting out of the Valley of the Shadow of Death, Lucky continued down the path and prayed to God to provide a companion for him. That is when he sees an Alaskan Malamute ahead of him and Lucky knew that the dog ahead is Agent Todd. Lucky catches up with Agent Todd and was so happy to see him, even Agent Todd was happy to see Lucky. When Lucky asked why is he here Agent Todd said that he'll tell him as they walk, so the two dogs walked down the path. Agent Todd tells Lucky that Agent Ping had gotten a big telling off from Dash Whippet when she had left Lucky in the Swamp of Despond. Then Agent Todd says that he had also decide to go to the Celestial City, but found out that Lucky was way ahead of him.
When Lucky asked him what happened to him after the Swamp of Despond, Agent Todd said that nothing much ever happened, until after the Wicket Gate, Agent Todd had encountered a temptress called Wanton and an old man called Adam the First. Lucky was surprised how Agent Todd had overcome these temptations and how faithful Agent Todd is when he'd read the same book Lucky had read. Then the two dogs sat down and Evangelist appeared to them. He warns Lucky and Agent Todd that when they leave the wilderness they'll come to a town that'll do everything in there power to kill one of them.
With that, the two dogs began to walk down the path out of the wilderness, until they came to the town of Vanity Fair, where everything in the world is sold there. So, as they walked through Vanity Fair, every man, woman, and anthropomorphic dog tried to get Lucky and Agent Todd to buy there merchandise. But Lucky and Agent Todd wouldn't buy anything and instead they shared the gospel to the townsfolk. When the citizens of Vanity Fair heard this they were quite angry with the two dogs as they took Lucky's sword away and had Lucky and Agent Todd arrested and taken to court. After arriving in the courtroom the judge, who is called Lord Hate-Good, asked what is the cause of the public outcry and someone in the crowd said that Lucky and Agent Todd won't buy anything from them.
So, Lord Hate-Good asked the two dogs what would they like to buy and Agent Todd said that he and his fellow Pound Puppy want to buy the truth. Lord Hate-Good asked them the nature of their business and Lucky replied that he and Agent Todd are just pilgrims going to their homeland, the Celestial City. Upon asking what is the truth, Agent Todd says that the citizens of Vanity Fair are religious and they worship many gods. He goes on to tell them about Jesus and his love for all. When Lord Hate-Good heard this he charged the two dogs for disturbing the trades of Vanity Fair and calls for the first witness. A man called Envy was then called up by the crowd.
When Envy came up, Lord Hate-Good asked him if he knew Agent Todd. Envy claimed that he does and said that what Agent Todd had preached was opposite of the beliefs of the citizens. After stepping down another man called Superstition was called up and he says that he does not know Agent Todd and he heard him said that the religion of Vanity Fair is worthless, which is all Superstition has to say before stepping down. Then a third man called Pick-Thank was the third witness to be called. He claimed that he knows Agent Todd and he said things that shouldn't be said. Lord Hate-Good condemned Agent Todd as a heretic and asked him if he had anything to say in defense. Agent Todd said a few things, even told Lord Hate-Good what he really said to Envy, Superstition, and Pick-Thank.
With that, Lord Hate-Good sentenced Agent Todd to be burned and the dog was taken away. Lucky tried to stop the policemen, but couldn't because one of the policemen kept hold of him. Agent Todd tells Lucky not to worry and he'll see him in the Celestial City. Lucky's eyes were filled with tears when he found out that what Evangelist said had came to pass. As the crowd leave the courtroom, a certain anthropomorphic Pitbull was so moved by Agent Todd's words that he couldn't let Lucky get killed, so he slipped away from the crowd without anyone noticing.
Back in the courtroom, the policeman was about to drag Lucky outside when God had made him pass out and caused the handcuffs to slip off of Lucky's wrists. Lucky wondered why this happened and his thoughts were interrupted when the Pitbull takes him to safety. When they're out of Vanity Fair Lucky thanked the Pitbull for getting him out of trouble and the Pitbull introduced himself as Hopeful. He asked Lucky if he can come with him to the Celestial City and Lucky said that he'll be glad to. Just then they heard voices and turned to see Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping, as anthropomorphic dogs, coming toward them. Lucky then hugged them and was happy to see them.
When Lucky asked them why are they here, Cookie explained that after Agent Ping had a big telling off both of them had decided to after Lucky and they'd even let Cupcake come along as well. But by the time they get to the path they found out that Agent Todd was ahead of them, so they had followed him from behind. Agent Ping said that she'd found out what Lucky had been through after getting out of the Swamp of Despond and she apologized to him for leaving him, which she deeply regretted. Lucky forgives her and introduces them to Hopeful.
Suddenly, the five dogs heard a sound and they turned to see a fiery chariot flying across the sky with Agent Todd riding it. As it sped toward the Celestial City, Lucky knew that Agent Todd had truly died giving his testimony to the truth and he'll see him again in the Celestial City when he and his friends get there. So, the five dogs went on their way to the Celestial City. That's when they were near the city of Fair Speech and four of its untrustworthy citizens came to them. One of them, who was called Mr. By-Ends, said that he and his friends are going to the Celestial City and asked if they could join them. But Hopeful had heard of Fair Speech and quietly told Lucky, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping about the city and Mr. By-Ends. Then the five dogs had made their excuses and hurried along.
After a few paces, they see a hill called Lucre and a man called Demas tried to get the dogs to turn off the path and mine for silver. But Lucky knew what the Bible says about Demas and he exposed him for his lies. Then Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping hurried on pass. When they're far away enough Cupcake asked Lucky what was that about and Lucky told her about Demas. Hopeful was glad that they didn't follow Demas, even Cookie and Agent Ping were glad too. Just then the five dogs heard screaming from the Hill Lucre and they knew that it was Mr. By-Ends and his friends for they were false pilgrims. So, they continued on there way.
As they walked, the path suddenly became rocky and they wondered if the journey will ever get easier. Then, Lucky sees a fence and behind it is a pleasant looking meadow. When Lucky showed this to the other dogs Hopeful wondered if they'll lose sight of the path and Lucky assured they won't because it runs in the same direction. Just then they see a man walking ahead of them and Lucky asked him where does the path lead. The man said that it leads to the Celestial City and the dogs jumped over the fence and took the new way to go. But little do they know that the meadow they're walking through is called Bye-Path Meadow and the man they're following is named Vain Confidence. He was never seen or heard from again.
After losing sight of Vain Confidence, the dogs had lost sight of the path and night fell. So, they'd found a good spot by a big rock and fell asleep. In the morning, the five dogs were wakened by a sudden noise and they looked up to see a giant standing over them. The giant, who is called Giant Despair, angrily shouts at the dogs for trespassing on his lands and the dogs tried to tell him that they are just pilgrims. But Giant Despair silenced them and he took them to his castle called Doubting Castle, where many pilgrims were imprisoned and were never heard from again. When Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping were thrown into the dungeon they weren't given food or water. Three days went by and no one had come to their rescue.
On the fourth day, Giant Despair came into the dungeon with a staff made from a crab apple tree and told the dogs about what his wife, Giantess Diffidence, had told him last night, which is beating up the two of them. Cookie pleaded with Giant Despair to let them go, but her plea had fallen on deaf ears. So, Giant Despair grabbed Lucky and Hopeful and he'd beaten them up with his staff a few times. Cupcake, Cookie, and Agent Ping covered their eyes as the beating continued for an hour. When it was over Lucky and Hopeful were then left on the floor and they were helped up by Cookie and Agent Ping.
The next morning, Giant Despair comes to the dungeon again and Giantess Diffidence had come as well. After she took Cupcake away to do the chores around the castle, Giant Despair told Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, and Agent Ping that committing suicide is their only way of escape. So, he had provided a table with a rope, a knife, and a bottle of poison to give them a choice and he asked which one of them is going first. Agent Ping asked the giant why can't he let them go and Giant Despair suddenly had a fit when a ray of sunlight came into the dungeon. When the giant was gone Lucky weakly made his way to the table trying to choose which object to use. But Hopeful reassured Lucky that God is bigger than any giant they'd face and they'll get through this. Lucky then went back to sitting down by Hopeful and thanked him for reassuring him.
By morning, Giant Despair came back to the dungeon and threw Cupcake back in. He was surprised to find out that Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, and Agent Ping didn't kill themselves. Giant Despair said that he'll tear them to pieces since they hadn't taken his advice and he left the dungeon to prepare. Cookie looked over Cupcake and asked her if she's alright. Cupcake said that she's alright because she had kept her faith, despite all the chores she did. Lucky thinks they'll have to accept their fate. But Hopeful and Agent Ping said they can't do that and asked Lucky what God did for him. Lucky remembered that God gave him the victory when he'd fought Apollyon and remembered that God gave him the courage to face the ferocious beasts in the Valley of the Shadow of Death. But the five dogs wondered what to do and Hopeful then decided that they should pray to Jesus for help.
As they prayed, Giant Despair needs time to prepare and his wife reminded him that he's going to tear the dogs to pieces, but Giant Despair says that he needs time to do so. Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping prayed for the rest of the night, until dawn the next day. That's when Lucky remembered the key called Promise, which was given to him at the cross, will open any lock. Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping encouraged Lucky to use it on the door. When Lucky used the key on the lock on the door it opened and the five dogs snuck out.
Once they'd got out of Doubting Castle, Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping ran for their lives and they heard Giant Despair's angry shouts. When the five dogs had made it back to the path Lucky and Hopeful put up a sign to prevent future pilgrims from falling into the hands of Giant Despair. Then the five dogs journeyed onward into the Delectable Mountains, where they see beautiful pastures and tall mountains. Just then they came upon a party of shepherds attending to there flocks. The names of the shepherds are Knowledge, Experience, Watchful, and Sincere.
When the dogs came toward the shepherds and greeted them, Lucky asked the shepherds who owns such beautiful mountains and pastures. Knowledge said that the mountains belong to the king and they're within sight of the Celestial City. Hopeful and Agent Ping asked the shepherds is the Celestial City far and Experience said that it's too far for some, but to those who really believe in the savior the Celestial City isn't far. When Cookie saw how tired Cupcake is she asked the shepherds if they can rest here for a while. Sincere said that the Lord told them not to forget to entertain strangers and Watchful said that they are glad to let the dogs stay for a time. So the dogs accompanied the shepherds as they showed them around.
First, the shepherds led the dogs to a mountain called Error, where they pointed over the cliff to show them the bones of dead people. Lucky asked why aren't the bones been buried and Knowledge said that they're a warning to those who'd fallen away because of the false teachings on the resurrection of Jesus. Next, the dogs were led to Mount Caution, where Watchful pointed at something in the distance and the five dogs see a group of people wandering around a graveyard. Agent Ping asked who are they and Watchful said the people were pilgrims who'd taken the path through Bye Path Meadow and were captured by Giant Despair who blinded them and forced them to walk among the graves. Thus fulfilling the proverb, "A man who strays from the path of understanding comes to rest in the company of the dead." Then the shepherds showed the dogs a tunnel, which is a shortcut to the lake of fire.
When Sincere told the dogs about this, Hopeful asked if the people who went in were on there way to the Celestial City and Sincere said that they believed they were, until they ended up in the lake of fire. Cupcake couldn't bear the thought of being in the lake of fire when Sincere told her that those who are righteous or repent of there sins don't end up in the lake of fire. Then the shepherds led the dogs to Mount Clear, where Experience gave them a telescope to give the dogs their first glimpse of the Celestial City. Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping each had a turn with the telescope and were in awe at the first sight of the Celestial City. After that the dogs spend some time with the shepherds talking about Jesus and his ways.
Until, the five dogs had gathered enough strength to continue the journey. Before they left, the shepherds told them to beware of flatterers and not to sleep on the Enchanted Ground. So Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping went on their way, until they find themselves near a country called Conceit. Then they encountered a young man named Ignorance, who is making his own path to the Celestial City. When the dogs asked him where he's from and where he is going Ignorance said that he's from Conceit and he's moving to the Celestial City. Lucky asked Ignorance if he had come through the Wicket Gate and has a certificate. But Ignorance said he didn't and he thinks he shall be fine. The dogs know that without a certificate no one will enter the Celestial City and Ignorance said that he'll be fine with his beliefs and thinks the Shining Ones will let him in.
With that, the five dogs continued on their way, knowing that there's nothing they could do for Ignorance. Soon, Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping came to where the path splits into two paths. As they'd wondered which way to go a figure in a white cloak came up to the dogs and asked them what troubles them. Cookie explained their situation and the figure claimed that he's going to the Celestial City because, which he claimed, was from there. When the dogs start following the figure they realized that they're going away from the Celestial City and Lucky tried to tell the figure something. But then a net had fallen over the five dogs and trapped them.
After that, the figure took off his white robe, revealing that he's actually the Flatterer, sneers at the dogs and abandoned them as the Flatterer goes off laughing. Cupcake groaned when she'd realized their mistake and the others agreed. Then Lucky now knows what the proverb meant when it says, "A man who flatters with his neighbor prepares a net for his feet." The five dogs continued to struggle for an hour, until a true Shining One came to there rescue. When it cut the net with a sword the Shining One asked the dogs didn't anyone warned them to beware of the Flatterer and Agent Ping said that the shepherds did and they didn't know that the figure was the Flatterer. The Shining One then puts the dogs back on the path and warned them to be careful if there are more flatterers.
When Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping continued down the path, Lucky had noticed that Ignorance is following from behind and thinks that there might be hope for him. As the five dogs continue walking they'd noticed a man walking away from the Celestial City. The man's name was Atheist and when the dogs told where they were going he burst out laughing. Cupcake asked why is he laughing and Atheist said that he had been looking for the Celestial City for twenty years, but came to a realization that it's not real and is going back to refresh himself. Then Atheist went on his way laughing and the dogs know better because they'd seen the Celestial City through the shepherds' telescope. The dogs then continued their journey, knowing that there's nothing they could do for Atheist.
After a mile or two, the dogs came to an area of forest where the air is making them sleepy and difficult for them to walk. When the dogs fell to their knees they feel like sleeping, but Lucky insists that they should keep moving. Cookie asked if she could fall asleep for just a minute and Lucky says she can't because they might never wake up. That's when Hopeful realized that they're on the Enchanted Ground, a place the shepherds warned them about. The dogs got up and trudged on. So, to keep themselves awake, Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping talked about Jesus and the miracles he did. Until, the dogs had made it safely across the Enchanted Ground and Agent Ping thanked Lucky for keeping themselves awake.
Now, the five dogs continued on, until they came to the Land of Beulah, a place so close to the Celestial City that Shining One commonly walked the grounds. As they walked, the dogs were in awe at all the gardens and vineyards in the Land of Beulah. When Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping asked one of the gardeners who owns all the gardens and vineyards belong to the gardener said that they all belong to the king, who planted them for the benefit of pilgrims. Hopeful asked the gardener if they can rest for a while and the gardener says they can. So the five dogs rested around the Land of Beulah as they took fruit from the trees and vines, drank water from the stream, and read from the Bible, which Lucky had brought along for the journey.
After resting for three days, the five dogs continued their journey. It was a short walk to the Celestial River and that's when they see the gate of the Celestial City, which is at the top of a mountain on the other side of the river. A Shining One appeared and told the dogs that the Celestial River is the last obstacle between them and the Celestial City. Cookie asked if there is a boat or a bridge to take them across. The Shining One said there isn't, but they have to go through it. Agent Ping asked is the river deep and the Shining One said that it depends how much they trust in the king. So Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping then stepped into the river and began to swim to the other side.
Suddenly, the river became deep and the water's rough. It was the evil one's last attempt to stop the dogs from reaching the Celestial City. As the five dogs struggled to swim, their thoughts turned to past sins and Hopeful could see the Shining Ones at the gate. Lucky tried to swim, but his sins are pulling him under and his mind was clouded with doubt when he couldn't remember a single promise the Lord had given him. Luckily Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping remembered the Lord's promises and Hopeful pulled Lucky back above water. Then the five dogs had finally crossed the river and they were exhausted from all the swimming. But then Cupcake looked up and pointed at something.
When they looked up, they see Ignorance already at the gate and wondered how he'd crossed the river without getting wet. Ignorance, meanwhile, knocked at the gate to be admitted, but the Shining Ones asked him if he has a certificate and Ignorance didn't have one. So, a Shining One had Ignorance bound and he was thrown off the mountain and disappeared. The dogs were shocked when they saw this and wondered what happened to Ignorance. Just then another Shining One appeared to them and said, "I am sent to minister those who are to inherit salvation. You don't need to worry about Ignorance because he was thrown into the lake of fire for he was a false pilgrim." Lucky then asked if the king could show Dot and his other fellow Pound Puppies the way.
After the Shining One had heard this, he told Lucky that the king has heard his prayers and he has sent them an invitation. Lucky was relieved when he'd heard this and the Shining One lead the five dogs up the mountain. As they go up, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping looked in the direction of the City-By-The-Sea and wondered if the other Pound Puppies will come. Then Lucky reassured them that their friends will come, including Hopeful's family from Vanity Fair, which made Hopeful smile when he heard this.
When they'd arrived at the gate, Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping turned in their certificates and the Shining Ones opened the gate for them. Upon entering the gate, the five dogs were in awe at how beautiful the Celestial City is. The streets were paved in gold and the buildings were white with strips of gold on them. There were towers with golden bells in each one. There were people walking about the place and they were all dressed in white robes. Just then Jesus came up to the dogs, greeted them, and gave them white robes. Lucky then heard something and turned to see Agent Todd coming toward them.
Upon seeing Agent Todd, Lucky ran to him and hugged him. Then, Lucky and Agent Todd got to let Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping join in all the hugging. Lucky even introduced Hopeful to Agent Todd, which he is glad to meet him. Agent Todd asked the five dogs to have a tour of the Celestial City and they said that they'll like to. So Agent Todd lead the dogs around the Celestial City showing them everything there is to see and showed them the people he'd met. Lucky then smiled knowing that he'd come to his true home in the Celestial City.
The End
== Characters ==
* Lucky (Voiced by Eric McCormack) A Mongrel dog who is the leader of the Pound Puppies at Shelter 17. He's the main character in the movie.
* Cookie (Voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) A tough-talking, but kind and smart Boxer who is Lucky's second-in-command. She has a crush on Lucky.
* Niblet (Voiced by John DiMaggio) A huge and sometimes clumsy and slow-witted Old English Sheepdog with a big heart.
* Strudel (Voiced by Alanna Ubach) A genius German Dachshund who creates many of the inventions used by the Pound Puppies.
* Toyoshiko (Voiced by Ashley Johnson) A super-intelligent robot dog who assists Strudel along with two squirrels.
* Squirt (Voiced by Michael Rapaport) A yellow Chihuahua who is the smallest and most street-smart of the group. He's also Niblet's closest companion.
* Rebound (Voiced by Brooke Goldner) An Old English Sheepdog puppy who is Niblet's little sister and a friend to Cupcake and Patches.
* Cupcake (Voiced by Cree Summer) A Boxer/Labrador mix puppy who is Cookie's adopted daughter and a friend to Rebound and Patches.
* Patches (Voiced by Jessica DiCicco) A Dalmatian puppy who is a fan of Lucky and the Pound Puppies. He's also a friend to Rebound and Cupcake.
* Leonard McLeish (Voiced by Nicholas Cage) The short-tempered manager of Shelter 17. He's Agatha's son and the owner of Ralph.
* Ralph (Voiced by Fred Stoller) An adult Labrador Retriever who is lazy and rarely pays attention to his surroundings. He's owned by Leonard McLeish.
* Olaf Hugglesbjork (Voiced by M. Emmet Walsh) The eccentric, kind caretaker of Shelter 17 and Leonard's aide.
* Agatha McLeish (Voiced by Margot Robbie) The strict mother of Leonard McLeish and the owner of Rebound.
* Dot Henderson (Voiced by Grey DeLisle) A young and energetic girl who is Lucky's owner. She lives in a house behind Shelter 17 with her parents.
* Mayor Jerry (Voiced by John Larroquette) The brother-in-law of Leonard McLeish.
* Sarge (Voiced by James Remar) A police German Shepherd.
* Pepper (Voiced by Jennifer Carpenter) A young police puppy.
* Dolly (Voiced by E.G. Daily) Also known as "The General," she's a pink Poodle who is a near-legendary member of the Pound Puppies network.
* Dash Whippet (Voiced by Corey Burton) A Greyhound who is one of the leaders of all the Pound Puppies.
* Agent Ping (Voiced by Lauren Tom) A persnickety Shiba Inu who is part of the Pound Puppies Chinese operation.
* Evangelist (Voiced by LeVar Burton) A religious man who puts Lucky on the path to the Celestial City.
* Help (Voiced by Kevin Hart) A man who'd rescued Lucky from the Swamp of Despond.
* Mr. Worldly Wiseman (Voiced by Morgan Freeman) A resident from a place called Carnal Policy who persuades Lucky to go off the path.
* Goodwill (Voiced by David Tennant) The keeper of the Wicket Gate.
* The Interpreter (Voiced by Dwayne Johnson) A man who has a house along the path as a rest stop for travelers.
* Fearless (Voiced by Tom Hardy) A man who battled the fierce men.
* Man in Cage (Voiced by John Larroquette) A man who was once a professor sits in a cage.
* Shining Ones (Voiced by Matt Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal, Russell Crowe, Ron Pardo, Charles Kimbrough, and Gabriel Bateman) The messengers and servants of "The Lord of the Hill."
* Formalist (Voiced by Ryan Reynolds) One of two travelers from the land of Vainglory and false pilgrims on the King's Highway.
* Hypocrisy (Voiced by Drake Bell) The companion of Formalist and the other false pilgrim.
* Timorous (Voiced by Jonathan Goldstein) One of two men who tried to persuade Lucky to go back because of the chained lions at the Palace Beautiful.
* Mistrust (Voiced by Josh Peck) The other of two men who tried to persuade Lucky back because of the lions.
* Watchful (Voiced by Chris Evans) The porter of the Palace Beautiful.
* Discretion (Voiced by Jenna Coleman) One of the beautiful maids of the palace.
* Prudence (Voiced by Catherine Tate) Another of the beautiful maids of the palace.
* Piety (Voiced by Anne Hathaway) Another of the beautiful maids of the palace.
* Charity (Voiced by Emma Stone) Another of the beautiful maids of the palace.
* Apollyon (Voiced by Leonardo DiCaprio) A demonic creature who fought Lucky in the Valley of Humiliation.
* Helping Hand (Voiced by Scarlet Johansson) A woman who had healed Lucky with a leaf from the Tree of Life.
* Man (Voiced by Mark Gollaher) One of two people who warned Lucky about the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
* Woman (Voiced by Sue Rowe) Another of two people who warned Lucky about the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
* Agent Todd (Voiced by Dave Thomas) An Alaskan Malamute agent who'd joined Lucky on the journey to the Celestial City.
* Lord Hate-Good (Voiced by Tom Cruise) The evil judge of Vanity Fair who tries Agent Todd and Lucky.
* Envy (Voiced by Johnny Depp) A resident of Vanity Fair and the first witness against Agent Todd.
* Superstition (Voiced by Brad Pitt) A resident of Vanity Fair and the second witness against Agent Todd.
* Pick-Thank (Voiced by Denzel Washington) A resident of Vanity Fair and the third witness against Agent Todd.
* Hopeful (Voiced by Robert Downy Jr.) An anthropomorphic Pitbull from Vanity Fair who joins Lucky on the path to the Celestial City.
* Mr. By-Ends (Voiced by Charles Kimbrough) A rich man from the city of Fair Speech.
* Demas (Voiced by David Tennant) A deceiver at the Hill Lucre.
* Vain Confidence (Voiced by Ron Pardo) A man who went through Bye-Path Meadow and was never heard from again.
* Giant Despair (Voiced by Robert De Niro) The savage owner of Doubting Castle, where pilgrims are imprisoned and tortured.
* Giantess Diffidence (Voiced by Meryl Streep) Despair's wife, known to be cruel, savage, violent, and evil like her husband.
* Knowledge (Voiced by Tom Hanks) One of the shepherds of the Delectable Mountains.
* Experience (Voiced by Zac Efron) Another of the shepherds of the Delectable Mountains.
* Watchful (Voiced by Josh Hutcherson) Another of the shepherds of the Delectable Mountains.
* Sincere (Voiced by Bradley Cooper) Another of the shepherds of the Delectable Mountains.
* Ignorance (Voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) The brisk young lad who joins the "King's Highway," by way of the crooked lane that comes from his native country called Conceit.
* The Flatterer (Voiced by Tom Hardy) A deceiver dressed as an angel who leads Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping out of their way, when they fail to look at the road map given to them by the shepherds of the Delectable Mountains.
* Atheist (Voiced by George Clooney) A mocker of Lucky and his companions.
* Gardener (Voiced by Jeff Bridges) One of the gardeners who Lucky, Hopeful, Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping met in the Land of Beulah.
* Jesus Christ (Voiced by Matt Damon) The king of the Celestial City.
== Trivia ==
* In the show, the city where Shelter 17 is located is unnamed. In the movie, the city is called the City-By-The-Sea, a name given by the citizens of other towns and cities.
* Lucky becomes an upright anthropomorphic dog in this movie, along with Cookie, Cupcake, and Agent Ping.
* In the Pilgrim's Progress, Pliable turns back after abandoning Christian in the Swamp of Despond. In the movie, Agent Ping turns back after leaving Lucky in the Swamp of Despond, but she later rejoins Lucky after Vanity Fair.
== Sequel ==
* Pound Puppies: Dot's Pilgrimage (Coming Soon)
== Gallery ==
File:John Bunyan, The Road From the City of Destruction to the Celestial City 1821 Cornell CUL PJM 1038 01.jpg|Here's a map of the route to the Celestial City. (From the book The Pilgrim's Progress.)
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