 The performance goes well after the Pushmi-Pullyu is put into the show and the doctor starts earning, but he also discovers the circus animals are in need of getting their cages cleaned, which Blossum doesn't co-operate with when the doctor suggests some new ways to look after the animals.The doctor then meets Sophie the Alaskan seal, who is owned by Mr Higgins.She explains to him that she misses her husband Slushy, who is her herd's alpha seal, so the Doctor plans an escape for Sophie.