ALL ABOUT THE MUTTS CREW
Meet the Cast
MUTTS follows the heartwarming adventures of Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and an endearing cast of animal and human pals. Explore below to learn more about Earl, Mooch, and their pals!
The Main Cast
Earl
Based on Patrick McDonnell’s own dog, Earl is a small mutt with a big heart who spends most days with his best pal Mooch. Earl loves squeaky toys, walks, belly rubs, car rides, sunbathing in his inflatable backyard pool, and — most of all — spending quiet moments alone with his beloved guardian, Ozzie.
Earl's favorite things:
Living in the now and loving life, loving “my Ozzie," going for walks, and squeaky toys!
Earl
Based on Patrick McDonnell’s own dog, Earl is a small mutt with a big heart who spends most days with his best pal Mooch. Earl loves squeaky toys, walks, belly rubs, car rides, sunbathing in his inflatable backyard pool, and — most of all — spending quiet moments alone with his beloved guardian, Ozzie.
Earl's favorite things:
Living in the now and loving life, loving “my Ozzie," going for walks, and squeaky toys!
Earl
Based on Patrick McDonnell’s own dog, Earl is a small mutt with a big heart who spends most days with his best pal Mooch. Earl loves squeaky toys, walks, belly rubs, car rides, sunbathing in his inflatable backyard pool, and — most of all — spending quiet moments alone with his beloved guardian, Ozzie.
Earl's favorite things:
Living in the now and loving life, loving “my Ozzie," going for walks, and squeaky toys!
Mooch
This tuxedo kitty is Earl’s best pal. He lives with his guardians Millie and Frank, along with a goldfish sibling named Sid. Mooch has his own way of thinking and talking (“Yesh!”), loves his Little Pink Sock, and vies for the affection of a neighbor cat named “Shnelly.” Mooch has a flair for the dramatic, resulting in personas like the ultra-chill, bathrobe-wearing Dude and the prophesying Shphinx.
Mooch's favorite things:
Playing with the Little Pink Sock, napping, getting into trouble, curiosity, and shnubbing dinner
Mooch
This tuxedo kitty is Earl’s best pal. He lives with his guardians Millie and Frank, along with a goldfish sibling named Sid. Mooch has his own way of thinking and talking (“Yesh!”), loves his Little Pink Sock, and vies for the affection of a neighbor cat named “Shnelly.” Mooch has a flair for the dramatic, resulting in personas like the ultra-chill, bathrobe-wearing Dude and the prophesying Shphinx. While this curious feline is drawn to mischief and adventure, his loved ones are his top priority — demonstrated through small, selfless acts of service for friends and family.
Mooch's favorite things:
Playing with the Little Pink Sock, napping, getting into trouble, curiosity, and shnubbing dinner
Sparky
Sparky (once known as "Guard Dog"), is a formerly tethered dog who lived for years at the end of a chain, where he found solace in singing to the moon and being visited by the young neighbor girl named Doozy. In winter 2023, Guard Dog was finally freed from his chain and found a new life, a new name, and a new forever home with Doozy.
Guard Dog's Favorite Things:
Singing to the moon, second chances, and his "angel" Doozy
Sparky
Sparky (once known as "Guard Dog"), is a formerly tethered dog who lived for years at the end of a chain, where he found solace in singing to the moon and being visited by the young neighbor girl named Doozy. In winter 2023, Guard Dog was finally freed from his chain and found a new life, a new name, and a new forever home with Doozy.
Guard Dog's Favorite Things:
Singing to the moon, second chances, and his "angel" Doozy
Sparky
Sparky (once known as "Guard Dog"), is a formerly tethered dog who lived for years at the end of a chain, where he found solace in singing to the moon and being visited by the young neighbor girl named Doozy. In winter 2023, Guard Dog was finally freed from his chain and found a new life, a new name, and a new forever home with Doozy.
Guard Dog's Favorite Things:
Singing to the moon, second chances, and his "angel" Doozy
Shtinky Puddin'
Shtinky Puddin’, also known as Jules, is a striped kitten who cares passionately about protecting endangered animals (especially the tigers). The youngest of Mooch and Earl’s close friends, Shinky has a radiant heart, the accidental wisdom of a philosopher, and an uncanny knack for getting lost. His favorite activities include spreading awareness about animal rights, giving great hugs, and finding ways to teach the world to purr.
Shtinky's favorite things:
Wandering and getting lost, asking questions and seeking answers, speaking up for animals, and the “I dunno” mind
Shtinky Puddin'
Shtinky Puddin’, also known as Jules, is a striped kitten who cares passionately about protecting endangered animals (especially the tigers). The youngest of Mooch and Earl’s close friends, Shinky has a radiant heart, the accidental wisdom of a philosopher, and an uncanny knack for getting lost. His favorite activities include spreading awareness about animal rights, giving great hugs, and finding ways to teach the world to purr.
Shtinky's favorite things:
Wandering and getting lost, asking questions and seeking answers, speaking up for animals, and the “I dunno” mind
Woofie
Woofie is pure affection. This big, happy, energetic dog lives to give sloppy kisses and has never met a stranger. He loves kitties, snow, “Vawentine’s Day,” autumn, spring, falling leaves, toilet water, the rain, Halloween, chasing the mail carrier, summer, slobbering, poetry, tail wags, jumping on people, riding in cars, and everything and everyone.
Woofie's favorite things:
Wuv, kisses, and running with abandon
Woofie
Woofie is pure affection. This big, happy, energetic dog lives to give sloppy kisses and has never met a stranger. He loves kitties, snow, “Vawentine’s Day,” autumn, spring, falling leaves, toilet water, the rain, Halloween, chasing the mail carrier, summer, slobbering, poetry, tail wags, jumping on people, riding in cars, and everything and everyone.
Woofie's favorite things:
Wuv, kisses, and running with abandon
Crabby
Crabby, the world’s crankiest crustacean, is best known for his salty (“@#$%!”) language. He lives at the shore with his beloved wife Lollipop and their seaside animal companions, and is happiest when he’s complaining. Thankfully, he always finds something to crab about — like tourists, traffic, clouds, pollution, his anger management classes, and nearly everything else.
Crabby's favorite things:
@#$%!!, @#$%!!, and @#$%!!
Crabby
This tuxedo kitty is Earl’s best pal. He lives with his guardians Millie and Frank, along with a goldfish sibling named Sid. Mooch has his own way of thinking and talking (“Yesh!”), loves his Little Pink Sock, and vies for the affection of a neighbor cat named “Shnelly.” Mooch has a flair for the dramatic, resulting in personas like the ultra-chill, bathrobe-wearing Dude and the prophesying Shphinx.
Mooch's favorite things:
Playing with the Little Pink Sock, napping, getting into trouble, curiosity, and shnubbing dinner
Crabby
Crabby, the world’s crankiest crustacean, is best known for his salty (“@#$%!”) language. He lives at the shore with his beloved wife Lollipop and their seaside animal companions, and is happiest when he’s complaining. Thankfully, he always finds something to crab about — like tourists, traffic, clouds, pollution, his anger management classes, and nearly everything else.
Crabby's favorite things:
@#$%!!, @#$%!!, and @#$%!!
Crabby
Crabby, the world’s crankiest crustacean, is best known for his salty (“@#$%!”) language. He lives at the shore with his beloved wife Lollipop and their seaside animal companions, and is happiest when he’s complaining. Thankfully, he always finds something to crab about — like tourists, traffic, clouds, pollution, his anger management classes, and nearly everything else.
Crabby's favorite things:
@#$%!!, @#$%!!, and @#$%!!
Sourpuss
True to his name, Sourpuss is a surly scaredy-cat who hides under the couch and despises Mondays. On the rare occasion when he ventures into public, Sourpuss can be spotted just outside his front door (checking the weather and cursing the day) or behind a news anchor desk, bringing us the bad news.
Sourpuss's favorite things:
Hating Mondays, hating the other days of the week too, and giving up
Sourpuss
True to his name, Sourpuss is a surly scaredy-cat who hides under the couch and despises Mondays. On the rare occasion when he ventures into public, Sourpuss can be spotted just outside his front door (checking the weather and cursing the day) or behind a news anchor desk, bringing us the bad news.
Sourpuss's favorite things:
Hating Mondays, hating the other days of the week too, and giving up
Sourpuss
True to his name, Sourpuss is a surly scaredy-cat who hides under the couch and despises Mondays. On the rare occasion when he ventures into public, Sourpuss can be spotted just outside his front door (checking the weather and cursing the day) or behind a news anchor desk, bringing us the bad news.
Sourpuss's favorite things:
Hating Mondays, hating the other days of the week too, and giving up
Ozzie
Ozzie is best known as “my Ozzie” by his beloved little dog Earl. Through the eyes of his adoring pup, he’s the guy who gives treats and belly rubs, eats breakfast while reading the morning paper, and loves nature, especially long walks in the woods and quiet sunrises on the beach. He shares his life with his best canine pal.
Ozzie's favorite things:
Going for walks, being the person your dog thinks you are
Ozzie
Ozzie is best known as “my Ozzie” by his beloved little dog Earl. Through the eyes of his adoring pup, he’s the guy who gives treats and belly rubs, eats breakfast while reading the morning paper, and loves nature, especially long walks in the woods and quiet sunrises on the beach. He shares his life with his best canine pal.
Ozzie's favorite things:
Going for walks, being the person your dog thinks you are
Doozy
Doozy is a first-grade, pigtail-wearing neighborhood girl who walks to and from school with her schoolmates. She loves cheerleading, summer vacation, snow days, and volunteering at the animal shelter. She’s a friend to all creatures (especially her best friend Sparky, the formerly chained dog who is tethered to her heart).
Doozy's favorite things:
Caring for Sparky, cheering, trying to understand school and life
Doozy
Doozy is a first-grade, pigtail-wearing neighborhood girl who walks to and from school with her schoolmates. She loves cheerleading, summer vacation, snow days, and volunteering at the animal shelter. She’s a friend to all creatures (especially her best friend Sparky, the formerly chained dog who is tethered to her heart).
Doozy's favorite things:
Caring for Sparky, cheering, trying to understand school and life
Millie
Millie is married to Frank, but her heart belongs to her precious kitty, Mooch. (Her greatest desire is to prepare a “din-din” for Mooch that he doesn’t “shnub.”) And just like her dear “Moochie,” she enjoys trying new things — like going vegan for Thanksgiving, singing and dancing around the living room, and hiring a pet psychic to be an even better animal parent.
Millie's favorite things:
Making “din-din" and spoiling Mooch
Frank
Frank is a cantankerous, bespectacled fellow who is married to Millie. He loves his wife but thinks she goes overboard in caring for “the cat,” and is not afraid to voice his displeasure at Mooch’s rambunctious antics. Frank comes across as a grump, but those closest to him know he has a soft side — and from time to time he can even be spotted cuddling with his feline nemesis. Through the eyes of Mooch, he’s the guy who cleans the litter box.
Frank's favorite things:
Sitting at the kitchen table, putting up with the cat, taking naps
Butchie
Butchie is the grumbly owner of Fatty Snax Deli, Mooch and Earl’s favorite restaurant. Despite his imposing disposition, Butchie is an enthusiastic and inventive entrepreneur. When he’s not manning the counter at Fatty Snax, he operates a food truck and a beach boardwalk dessert stand. Most notably, he went vegan after visiting a farm sanctuary — an experience that changed his perspective on everything.
Butchie's favorite things:
Cooking, chatting with the customers, tossing out Earl and Mooch
Butchie
Butchie is the grumbly owner of Fatty Snax Deli, Mooch and Earl’s favorite restaurant. Despite his imposing disposition, Butchie is an enthusiastic and inventive entrepreneur. When he’s not manning the counter at Fatty Snax, he operates a food truck and a beach boardwalk dessert stand. Most notably, he went vegan after visiting a farm sanctuary — an experience that changed his perspective on everything.
Butchie's favorite things:
Cooking, chatting with the customers, tossing out Earl and Mooch
Supporting Cast
Bip & Bop
Two nutty squirrels who live in a tree and toss acorns (“Bonk!) at passersby.
Sid
The pensive, bowl-bound goldfish who lives with Frank, Millie, and Mooch.
The Birds
The tweeting flock of backyard friends (including Philippe!) who migrate south every autumn.
Chickpea & Chickpea's Brother
The lovable feline duo who made their debut in a Shelter Stories series.
The Shphinx
The prophesying wonder of the world, or Mooch with a kitchen towel on his head. You decide.
Shnelly
The demure house cat and object of Mooch's affection, known only by her ears.
Chippy & Monk
Two spunky, sarcastic chipmunks who are members of the MUTTS Book Club.
Mussels Marinara
The wise-cracking, all-muscle shellfish who is a friend of Crabby's.
Little Earl
The sluggish pet companion of Mooch, with a mind of his own. Known as "Speed-o" to his fellow mollusks.