The events of this time period of an animal's life are observed and presented from the first tentative steps that help them get started investigating the new world around them, to the days of playful contact with new creatures and familiar faces.

The beginning of the show starts with it gently spoofing the "viewer discretion advised" warning: "The following program contains material that is just too cute.

"[4] Before the show cuts to a commercial break (4⁄5, the viewer is presented with a preview of coming events as well as a "Too Cute Quiz," a question concerning animal breeds.

[5] After the last commercial break, the scene shows every pet going to their forever home, during which also recaps from the animal's birth to now.

At the end of each episode, an epilogue is shown of the pets that stand out from each litter or animal group, and where are they today.