Mutts
About Mutts
The MUTTS comic strip follows a funny and heartwarming group of animal and human characters and addresses themes of being kind to animals and the earth (and to one another). MUTTS celebrates the special bond we share with our pets. It centers on the unlikely, sweet friendship between Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat.
Animal welfare is at the heart of MUTTS. Every year, Patrick dedicates two weeks of the strip to his ongoing “Shelter Stories” series, created to raise awareness for shelter animals and those who care for them.
Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, was a fan of this strip, saying it’s “one of best comic strips of all time.”
Awards and Distinctions:
Comic Strip Excellence Awards
The National Cartoonists Societyrsquos highest honor, The Reuben, for Cartoonist of the Year (1999)
Six (6) Harvey Awards for Best Comic Strip
Germanyrsquos Max and Moritz Award for Best International Comic Strip
Swedish Academy of Comic Artrsquos Adamson Statuette
Recipient of The National Cartoonists Society Award for “Best Newspaper Comic Strip”
Environmental and Animal Advocacy Awards
Two (2) Genesis Awards from The Ark Trust
The HSUS Hollywood Genesis Award for Ongoing Commitment
PETArsquos Humanitarian Award
Sierra Club Award
Meet the Creator
Patrick McDonnell
Patrick McDonnell’s beloved comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared daily in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for nearly 30 years. Patrick and MUTTS have received numerous awards both for artistic excellence (including the Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year in 1999) and for MUTTS’ animal and environmental protection themes. McDonnell is the author of […]
Characters
Butchie
The pugnacious proprietor of the Fatty Snax Deli, where Earl and Mooch like to hang out.
Chickpea and Chickpea’s Brother
The lovable adopted duo that starred in a Shelter Stories series.
Crabby
Crabby, the world’s crankiest crustacean, is best known for his salty (“@#$%!”) comic strip language. He lives at the shore with his beloved wife, Lollipop, and their seaside animal co...
Doozy
Doozy is a 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 shelt...
Earl, the dog
Earl is a small mutts with a big heart. He spends most days tagging along with his best pal Mooch. Earl loves squeaky toys, walks, belly rubs, car rides, sunbathing in his inflatable b...
Frank
The husband of Millie, Mooch’s cantankerous caretaker who calls Mooch “the cat.”
Guard Dog
Guard Dog, now known as “Sparky,” 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 th...
Millie, the Lady
Frank’s good-natured wife and Mooch’s doting guardian.
Mooch, the cat
This tuxedo kitty is Earl’s best pal and is the catalyst for the strip. He always drums up the fun. Mooch has his own way of thinking and talking (“Yesh!”), loves his Little Pink Sock,...
Mussels Marinara
A wise-cracking all-muscle shellfish who is friends with Crabby.
Noodles
A rough and tough feral alley cat with a heart of gold. Noodles is a mentor to Shtinky.
Ozzie, the Man
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 m...
Shnelly
The demure housecat, known only by her ears, who is the object of Mooch’s affection.
Shtinky Puddin’ (aka Jules)
Shtinky Puddin’, AKA Jules, is a striped kitten who cares about protecting all animals (especially the tigers). Shtinky has a radiant heart, the accidental wisdom of a philosopher, and...
Sid, the fish
The bowl-bound goldfish in Frank and Millie’s home. Sid’s world is very small.
Sourpuss
The cat who stays under the couch and avoids Mondays.
The Shphinx
A prophesying wonder of the world, or Mooch with a kitchen towel on his head. You decide.
The Squirrels
Bip and Bop are pure nutty mayhem. They help the unaware passerby achieve enlightenment via the acorn BOP!
Woofie
Woofie is pure affection. This big, happy, energetic dog lives to give sloppy dog kisses and has never met a stranger. He loves kitties, snow, “Vawentine’s Day,” autumn, spring, fallin...
