Smudge The Great Escape

This is a book about Smudge, the dog who undertstands the English language. Smudge is imprisoned in an extermination dog pound but vows to escape.and when he does to release all the other dogs as well. The book follows his exploits as he carries out his daring plan. together with his three pals Loopy, Henry and Midge. But will they succeed against all the odds and all the forces against them. ? Even if they do succeed what kind of life lies ahead for them ?