Ep 3. D.W.'S Stray Netkitin / Bats in the Belfry

In the Arthur season 12 episode 3 titled "D.W.'S Stray Netkitin / Bats in the Belfry," the story focuses on two separate incidents that happen in Elwood City involving D.W. and her brother Arthur.

In the first story, "D.W.'S Stray Netkitin," D.W. discovers a lost kitten in the park and becomes determined to keep it as her own. She names the kitten Netkitin and sets out to convince her parents that they should adopt it. Unfortunately for D.W., her parents are not as enthusiastic about the idea of having a new pet. D.W. persists in her quest and even goes as far as to hide the kitten in her room. Eventually, she realizes that keeping Netkitin as her own is not fair to the kitten, who needs to find a home with responsible owners.

In the second story, "Bats in the Belfry," Arthur and his friends discover a colony of bats living in the belfry of the school. The kids initially find the bats scary and want them to be removed. However, their science teacher encourages them to learn more about bats and their important role in the ecosystem. Arthur and his classmates start a campaign to save the bats and educate the school community about their importance. They eventually convince the school to let the bats stay and even set up a bat-friendly habitat for them in the belfry.

Overall, "D.W.'S Stray Netkitin / Bats in the Belfry" is a heartwarming episode that teaches important lessons about responsibility, empathy, and the value of all living creatures.