What happens when a hunting dog meets a skunk during a wild thunderstorm? An unexpected friendship begins! Patch is frightened by the loud thunderstorm when he meets Barney, an equally scared skunk. When a mean coyote threatens them, Patch and Barney learn important lessons about each other. With the storm raging, the river rising, and danger closing in, Patch and Barney must work together to survive. Can Patch get them safely across the raging river before the coyote catches them? Will Barney use his last spray to save his new friend? Join Patch and Barney on a funny, thrilling adventure that proves true friendship can grow in the most unexpected places when we choose to trust, help, and protect one another.