The New Adventures of The Wild Thornberrys: Eliza's New Pet

 A New Pet is the fourth episode of the third season in The New Adventures of The Wild Thornberrys.

Summary
While filming Pronghorn Antelope in Texas, Eliza and Debbie befriend a stray basset hound named Irwin. He tells his life, from when he was born and abandoned after her mother died in a Car Crash, his survival on the Prarie, and the future he wants to see: to one day get adapted and find a nice home.

Main Cast

 * Lacey Chabert as Eliza Thornberry
 * Tom Kane as Darwin
 * Flea as Donnie
 * Danielle Harris as Debbie Thornberry
 * Tim Curry as Nigel Thornberry
 * Jodi Carlisle as Marianne Thornberry

Guest Stars

 * Jeff Bennett as Irwin: An absent-minded stray basset hound who has been living wild in the prairies ever since he was puppy. He is shown to be a complete opposite of Darwin and will become part of the main cast for the rest of the series.

Trivia

 * Irwin is named after Australian wildlife expert Steve Irwin.
 * Irwin's personality and character is inspired by Trusty from Lady and the Tramp.