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Pound Puppies
Genre	Comedy Adventure
Developed by	Wendy Moss Klein Nancy Steingard Paul Germain Joe Ansolabehere
Written by	Joe Ansolabehere Bart Jennett Rachel Lipman Eric Trueheart Mark Drop Tony Infante Paul Germain Billiam Coronel Julie Selbo Silvia Olivas Steven Tsapelas Rich Fogel Mike Ferris Nancy Steingard Peter Hannan Janna King Alan Hanson Evan Gore Merriwether Williams Chelsea Meyer Rich Whitley Stephen Cedars Temple Mathews Phil Walsh Eric Shaw Benji Kleiman Sib Ventress
Directed by	DHX Media: Greg Sullivan Jos Humphrey Tim Stuby (Season 3) 9 Story Entertainment: Richard Weston (7 episodes)
Voices of	Eric McCormack René Auberjonois Yvette Nicole Brown John DiMaggio Michael Rapaport Alanna Ubach M. Emmet Walsh Brooke Goldner Cree Summer Jessica DiCicco Betty White
Theme music composer	Jonathan Evans for Spaceman Music
Opening theme	"Pound Puppies"
Ending theme	"Pound Puppies" (instrumental)
Composers	Daniel Ingram Steffan Andrews
Country of origin	United States Canada
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	65 (list of episodes)
Production
Producers	Alfred Gimeno Elana Adair
Running time	22 minutes
Production companies	Hasbro Studios Paul & Joe Productions (season 1) 9 Story Entertainment (2010, episodes 1-7) DHX Media/Vancouver (2011-2013, episodes 8-65)
Original release
Network	The Hub (USA) YTV (Canada) Boomerang (UK)
Release	October 10, 2010 (2010-10-10) – present

Pound Puppies is an American-Canadian animated series that premiered on The Hub Network (as a Hub Original Series) on October 10, 2010, in the United States. Pound Puppies also aired on YTV in Canada and on Boomerang in the UK and Ireland, as well as Cartoon Network in Saudi Arabia. The series is produced by Hasbro Studios. It is the second series, after the 1986 series, to adapt Pound Puppies into a cartoon format. It is a kid-friendly cartoon, and is designed to appeal to children and their families. It has also featured very well-known voice actors, such as Betty White.

Pound Puppies was originally a property of Tonka, but after Hasbro's acquisition of the company, it is now managed by the latter.

For the first 7 episodes, 9 Story Entertainment did the animation production, but DHX Media/Vancouver took over production starting with episode 8. It bears some resemblance in plot style and music to the '60s TV series Hogan's Heroes and to films like Stalag 17 and The Great Escape. It also, of course, seems inspired by the earlier Pound Puppies cartoon, such as the one episode, "Taboo," which was based off an episode from the 1986 version of the show.

On July 9, 2012, it was announced that Pound Puppies was one of four original series from The Hub that won the CINE Golden Eagle Award for high quality production and storytelling.

In August 2012, it was announced that the season 1 episode "I Never Barked for My Father" was honored with the HUMANITAS Prize for excellence in writing for children's television animation.

Season 3 premiered on June 1, 2013.

Plot

The Pound Puppies are a group of dogs who spend most of their time at Shelter 17. Together with a group of squirrels recruited by Strudel, an incredibly smart Dachshund, they operate a secret and highly sophisticated underground facility beneath the pound, aimed at finding puppies or even grown up dogs that come to their pound new owners. They rely on their motto, "A pup for every person, and a person for every pup". Although the facility is filled with advanced equipment ( mainly built by Strudel and the squirrels) and is often shown bustling with activity, it consistently manages to avoid detection by the pound's clueless human staff. Several episodes have shown that there are multiple Pound Puppies units, going worldwide. There is also a similar organization, the 'Kennel Kittens', except the Kennel Kittens are a group of cats at the Happy Valley shelter that try to find kittens and cats that come their way forever homes. The Kennel Kittens have appeared in several episodes, and often mess up the Pound Puppies' missions. The Pound Puppies also has an unofficial side branch, the 'Super Secret Pup Club'.

A recurring plot often involves the Pound Puppies helping dogs find loving homes and coming across various challenges as they do so. Once a dog is successfully matched with a new owner, the Pound Puppies give him/her a dog tag shaped like a dog house as a parting gift, along with the quote, "Once a pound puppy, always a pound puppy."

Characters

Pound Puppies

The following dogs appear regularly in the series.

• Lucky (voiced by Eric McCormack) - The main character, mutt alpha male of the group and the leader underground facility. Kind and clever, but firm, he exudes authority and is often obeyed without question. He has a secret crush on Cookie (as revealed in 'Rebel Without A Collar' and 'When Niblet met Giblet'), but he prefers to hide his feelings. However, in "When Niblet Met Giblet", he tried to show Cookie his feelings, even going as far as holding her paw. According to an official plush toy, his last name is "Smarts". He appears to be a German Shepherd/ Scottish Terrier/ Golden Retriever/ Jack Russell Terrier mix. He was described by McLeish, owner/manager of the pound as 'the scruffy, sneaky one who always seems to be here.' Although he was adopted by a rather excitable young girl named Dot in 'Lucky Gets Adopted', he prefers to be at the pound, managing adoptions and planning missions.

• Cookie (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) - A tough-talking, but kind and smart Boxer mix who is Lucky's second-in-command. She has a secret crush on Lucky (as revealed in 'The General' and 'When Niblet met Giblet'.) and dislikes when her stomach has been touched. In "Mutternal Instincts", she grows close to a puppy she affectionately names Cupcake and, at the end, her family adopts her. According to an official plush toy, her full name is "Sugar Cookie".

• Niblet (voiced by John DiMaggio) - A huge and sometimes clumsy and slow-witted Old English Sheepdog with a big heart. He has a little sister named Rebound. In "When Niblet Met Giblet", he fell in love with a fellow Old English Sheepdog, Giblet, but when she found her perfect person, he decided to stay with the Pound Puppies team. Although Niblet isn't the smartest of the group, he means well. Niblet also has been shown to love peanut butter.

• Strudel (voiced by Alanna Ubach) - A genius German Dachshund who creates many of the inventions used by the Pound Puppies. She is usually assisted by squirrels (due to her lack of opposable thumbs) and is the most intelligent dog in the group. For a small dog, she has a big ego and extremely arrogant. She brags how smart she is and tends to show off her intelligence. In "My Fair Rebound", it is revealed that she used to be a show dog and her stage name was Strudel diSchnitzel Von Wiener.

• Squirt (voiced by Michael Rapaport in a New York accent) - A yellow Chihuahua. The smallest and most street-smart of the group; Niblet's closest companion in the series. Although Squirt speaks with a New York accent, the episode "I Never Barked For My Father" revealed that he was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. Squirt can be negative, but he will always be there for his team. Since he is the smallest member of the team, he sometimes ends up in wacky costumes in order to complete missions, including a cat, possum, rabbit, and flower.

• Rebound (voiced by Brooke Goldner) - An energetic young Old English Sheepdog and Niblet's little sister. True to her namesake, she was adopted and returned to the pound many times due to her overenthusiastic nature. She finally finds her forever home with Agatha McLeish. She is a member of the Super Secret Pup Club, which was introduced in Season 2, Episode 3. She is owned by Agatha McLeish.

• Cupcake (voiced by Cree Summer) - A puppy who is Cookie's adopted daughter. She is a member of the Super Secret Pup Club. She appears to be a Boxer/Labrador mix. She is smart and quick-thinking, although sometimes her puppy energy gets her into sticky situations.

• Patches (voiced by Jessica DiCicco) - A Dalmatian puppy introduced in Season 2. He idolizes the Pound Puppies, in particular Lucky, and is the leader & creator of the Super Secret Pup Club (an unofficial branch of the Pound Puppies organization). According to an official plush toy, his last name is "McFrisky".

Humans

• Leonard McLeish (voiced by René Auberjonois)- The short-tempered manager of Shelter 17. His last name McLeish is a play on the word 'leash'. He really doesn't like his career and wishes for a better one. He doesn't have a clue about the Pound Puppies' operations. However in "I Heard The Barks On Christmas Eve", he is shown to secretly like dogs and even adopts his own perfect dog, a chocolate-colored Labrador Retriever named Ralph. He may have a sister, because the mayor is his brother-in-law. His mother is Agatha McLeish.

• Olaf Hugglesbjork (voiced by M. Emmet Walsh)- The kind caretaker of Shelter 17 and McLeish's aide. He is in charge of new dog arrivals and assists pound visitors in finding a matching pet they could adopt. Like McLeish, he is unaware of the Pound Puppies' operations. He has started dating Gertrude Washburn the librarian as of the episode "Olaf in Love".

• Agatha McLeish (recurring character, voiced by Betty White) - The mother of Leonard McLeish. She hated dogs until she met Rebound, whom she adopted. She is somewhat strict with Leonard, but dotes on Rebound.

• Milton Feltwaddle (recurring character, voiced by Jim Parsons) An uptight businessman determined to change Shelter 17 for what he believes is the better. He appeared in Toyoshiko: Bark Friend Machine and McLeish Unleashed.

• Mayor Jerry (recurring character, voiced by Dabney Coleman in season one, and by John Larroquette in season two) - The brother-in-law of Leonard McLeish. He acts kind and pleasant in public and in front of children, but underneath, he has a very self-centered personality. He is constantly pushing Mcleish to do things for him, and berates him for making mistakes. He cares little for potential voters, desiring only their votes, and likes to mock them behind their backs.

Episodes

Cast

Principal Cast

• Eric McCormack - Lucky, Ace, additional voices
• René Auberjonois - Leonard McLeish
• Yvette Nicole Brown - Cookie, Sparky, Fluffy, additional voices
• John DiMaggio - Niblet, Mutt, Tiny, additional voices
• Michael Rapaport - Squirt, Squeak, additional voices
• Alanna Ubach - Strudel, Mr. Nut Nut, Kugel, additional voices
• M. Emmet Walsh - Olaf
• Betty White - Agatha McLeish

Additional voices

• Pamela Adlon - Gwen, Taboo, Seymour, Chocko, Gizmo
• Carlos Alazraqui - Antonio, Venezuelan agent dog #2, Peppy, Stuffy, Solo
• Diedrich Bader - Banjo Player, Worker
• María Canals Barrera - Dr. Trudy
• Jeff Bennett - Claudio, Crew Man #1, Yorkie #2, Howie, Netter, Bachelor Bill, Waiter, Rich Guy, Mortimer, Senator Foster, Mr. Taco, Slacker, Sammy Kegelman, Agent Gus, Sir Winston Windmill, Bondo
• Gregg Berger - Additional Voice
• Ted Biaselli - Cuddlesworth, One Eye
• Clancy Brown - Sterling Von Oxnard, Billy Ray, Rocky, Tyson, Salty
• Corey Burton - Dash Whippet, Al, Mr. Balk, Mr. Thatcher, Dr. Cooper
• Jennifer Carpenter - Pepper
• Gary Cole - Slick
• Dabney Coleman - Mayor Jerry (Season One)
• Mo Collins - Jen
• Clifton Collins Jr. - Weasel, Scar
• Tim Conway - Wally Banks
• Danny Cooksey - Yipper, Chubby Puppy, Security Guard, Chip, Biker, Teenager, Volleyball Player
• Georgina Cordova - Corky
• Jeff Corwin - Cap Wilder
• Rachel Crane - Tabitha, Muff Muff, Frannie
• E.G. Daily - Dolly, Mittens, Whip, Tip, Reporter, Son, Mom, Little Girl, Twiggy, Grey Witch Cat, Daughter, Soccer Players 1 and 3, Boy, Scout, Taffy, Daphne, Puppy 1, Pupster
• Grey DeLisle - Shaggles, Dot, Axel, additional voices
• Eddie Deezen - Mr. Stankmeyer
• Jessica DiCicco - Patches, additional voices
• Jeannie Elias - Millie
• Dave Foley - Agent Rick
• Elan Garfias - Additional Voice
• Brooke Goldner - Rebound
• Lucas Grabeel - Percy
• Ellen Greene - Gertrude Washburn
• Mary Gross - Mrs. Beasley
• Bryce Hamilton-Battenfeld - Girl Puppy
• Jess Harnell - Announcer 1, Official
• Pamela Hayden - Toddler's mom
• Glenne Headly - Miss Petunia
• Katherine Helmond - Mildred
• Dom Irrera - Princess
• Myles Jeffrey - Teenager/ 2nd Announcer
• Ashley Johnson - Toyoshiko, Gina, Amelia
• Tom Kenny - Chuckles, Dogcatcher, Bobo, Chauncey
• Wayne Knight - Ralphie
• Phil LaMarr - additional voices
• Maurice LaMarche - Agent Francois, Jean Luc Glaciaire
• John Larroquette - Mayor Jerry (Season Two)
• Matt Letscher - Hunky Man, Ticket Seller, Ref
• Richard Lewis - Buddy
• Gavin Macleod - Captain Gumble
• Tress MacNeille - Woman at City Council, Madame Pickypuss, Librarian, Restaurant Guest, Millicent, Puss Puss Galore, Miss Stiffwhiskers
• Anndi McAfee - Annie, Missy
• Sam McMurray - Rover, Dad
• Hunter Parrish - Tundra
• Jim Parsons - Milton Feltwaddle
• Rob Paulsen - Suds, Yakov, male British voice
• Luke Perry - Fang
• Jentle Phoenix - Kiki
• James Remar - Sarge
• Kevin Michael Richardson - Smashinator, Mr. Ringbinder, Bumbles, Sid, Saint Bernard, Announcer, Sven, Race Official, Chubba
• Charles Shaughnessy - Bingo, Ralston
• Justin Shenkarow - Freddie, Freckle Face Kid, Dragon Mascot
• J.K. Simmons - Lieutenet Rock, Mr. Withers
• Kath Soucie - Trixie, Babette, Flip, Blip, Sexy Woman, Woman Reporter, Bulldog Puppy, Soccer Player 2, Greasy, Passenger 1, Yorkie #1, Big Jane Tucker, Ginger, Mom, Girl
• Michael Stanton - Bobby Bill
• French Stewart - Zoltron
• Fred Stoller - Ralph
• Tara Strong - Little Kid, Lily, Zipper, Becky, Woman, Julie, additional voices
• Cree Summer - Cupcake, additional voices
• Daisuke Suzuki - Mr. Sasaski
• George Takei - Mr. Julius
• Dave Thomas - Agent Todd
• Stephen Tobolowsky - Mr. Geekman
• Lauren Tom - Dinky, Agent Ping
• Tammy Trull - Sarah
• Hynden Walch - Noodles, Mrs. Bower
• Frank Welker - Nabbit, Dad, Lackey, Napoleon
• Carnie Wilson - Computer Voice, Olaf's Singing Voice
• Paul Wilson - Mr. Biggles
• John J. York - Harry, Passenger 2, Brutus, Bus Driver
• Gary Anthony Williams - Various

Crew

• Allyson Bosch - Casting Director, Voice Director (Season 2)
• Paul Germain - Voice Director (Season 1), Executive Producer, Producer, Story Editor (Season 1)
• Bart Jennett - Executive Producer, Story Editor, Co-Executive Producer, Writer
• Daniel Ingram - Song composer (2 episodes)
• Eggplant - Song composer (3 episodes)

Merchandise

Toys

In Summer 2012, Hasbro released a line of toys for The Hub's Pound Puppies series, consisting mainly of plush toys (including Lucky, Cookie, Rebound, Patches, Cupcake, and a minor character, Nutmeg.) and small figures. Each plush toy comes with an 'Adoption Certificate' tag that one can fill out. One can also access an official website and download a Pound Puppies adoption certificate.

DVD Releases

Distributed by Shout! Factory.

References

1. "DHX Media website-Pound Puppies". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
2. "Pound Puppies, Hogan's Heroes". Retrieved 24 April 2012.
3. "HubWorld.com press release". Retrieved 11 September 2012.
4. "The Hub TV Network Original Series 'Pound Puppies',' From Hasbro Studios, Honored with Humanitas Prize". Retrieved 1 November 2012.
5. "Pound Puppies on HubWorld.com". Retrieved 13 September 2012.
6. "Pound Puppies-Characters". Retrieved 16 September 2012.
7. "Pound Puppies-Secondary characters". Retrieved 16 September 2012.
8. "Pound Puppies cast". Retrieved 16 September 2012.
9. "Pound Puppies on TV.com, forum discussion "Toys"". Retrieved 21 September 2012.
10. "Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound DVD press release". Retrieved 21 September 2012.
11. "Pound Puppies: Super Secret Pup Club DVD facts sheet". Retrieved 21 September 2012.
12. "Shout Factory". Retrieved 26 February 2012.
13. "Pound Puppies: Holiday Hijinks". Retrieved 24 August 2013.
14. "Pound Puppies: A Perfect Match". Retrieved 8 April 2014.

External links

• Pound Puppies at Hasbro Studios
• Pound Puppies at DHX Media
• Official Adoption Certificate website
• Official website at The Hub
• Pound Puppies at IMDb

• Hub Network shows
• Flash cartoons
• Television series by Hasbro Studios
• 2010 American television series debuts
• 2010s American television series
• 2013 American television series endings
• 2010s American animated television series
• Television shows about dogs
• Television series by DHX Media
• Television programs featuring anthropomorphic characters
• American animated television series
• English-language television programming
• Works based on Hasbro toys
• 2010s American television series endings