Pound Puppies (known as All New Pound Puppies in its second season)[1] is an American animated series made by Hanna-Barbera Productions and based on the toy line by Tonka as the sequel to the 1985 television special.[2] Broadcast on ABC from September 13, 1986 until December 19, 1987,[3] it was the first cartoon adaptation based on the franchise, the second being the 2010 series. 26 episodes (36 segments in total) were produced.
After Bright Eyes was unable to be adopted at Adoption Day, a mysterious man by the name of Sam Quintin arrives at Holly's puppy pound and views her as a star, but unknown to the gang, Quintin is a con artist and a jewelry robber.
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"How to Found a Pound"
Earl Kress and Tom Ruegger
September 20, 1986 (1986-09-20)
333–223
The Pound Puppies tell their story of how Holly became the owner of a puppy pound that was founded by the old lady Millicent Trueblood and how they came face-to-face with the villainous Katrina Stoneheart for the very first time even after Millicent passes away.
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"From Wags to Riches"
George Atkins and Charles M. Howell, IV
September 27, 1986 (1986-09-27)
333–234
The Pound Puppies and Holly meet Buster, a puppy who is "a walking natural disaster". They are later invited to the Bellveshires' mansion in hopes of saving the pound from Katrina Stoneheart's latest dastardly plot.
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"Snowbound Pound"
Denis Higgins, John Bradford, Tom Ruegger, and Charles M. Howell, IV
October 4, 1986 (1986-10-04)
333–235
The Pound Puppies rescue a pregnant dog from a severe snowstorm. However, when the power gets knocked out, it's up to Cooler, Howler, and Whopper to find a nearby veterinarian while the girls tend to the soon-to-be mother.
After wishing upon a star, The Pound Puppies meet an oddball fairy dog mother named Zazu, in hopes of helping Holly win the heart of a young boy named Mervin.
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"Whopper Cries Uncle"
Gordon Bressack
October 18, 1986 (1986-10-18)
333–236
When Whopper's uncle JR comes for a visit, the Pound Puppies and Holly, Desperate to get Money to acquire Dog Food, disguise themselves as a wealthy family in order to impress him. Uncle JR however has a secret of his own.
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"In Pups We Trust"
Story by : June Patterson and Wendy West Teleplay by : Tom Ruegger and Charles M. Howell, IV
October 25, 1986 (1986-10-25)
333–238
Accusations fly when the Pound Puppies' beloved items were stolen. Although none of the pups knew who the real culprit is, the Pound Puppies still grew suspicious of each other. This causes Howler to take his leave and meets a vagrant dog. This also leads to the first encounter with Captain Slaughter.
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"The Captain and the Cats"
Mark Edens
November 1, 1986 (1986-11-01)
333–240
While in pursuit of rescuing Whopper from the evil Captain Slaughter, the Pound Puppies and Holly meet a trio of strange cats who wanted Captain Slaughter to capture them.
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"Secret Agent Pup"
Earl Kress, Tom Ruegger, and Charles M. Howell, IV
November 8, 1986 (1986-11-08)
333–239
After Bright Eyes is kidnapped by Clawfinger's two foreign spies, the other Pound Puppies, along with a friendly puppy from Mongrelia named Pupnick, go on an adventure to save Bright Eyes, James Bond style.
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"Wagga-Wagga"
Tom Ruegger and Gordon Bressack
November 15, 1986 (1986-11-15)
333–241
Cooler meets his long-lost girlfriend Penelope, but is still angry whenever her name is mentioned. It all had something to do with Captain Slaughter and the once-existed town of Wagga Wagga that Captain Slaughter decimated.
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"The Star Pup"
Tom Ruegger and Earl Kress
November 22, 1986 (1986-11-22)
333–242
Three Marx Brothers-esque dogs come to the pound and find the Star Pup, a special puppy with a heart-shaped marking. When it seems to be revealed as Nose Marie, she has to go and help other puppies. Meanwhile, Captain Slaughter looks for the Star Pup.
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"Happy Howlidays"
Charles M. Howell, IV and Earl Kress
November 29, 1986 (1986-11-29)
333–243
Holly and the puppies lose the pound after Katrina hid overdue bills. With no home for the puppies, it's up to the help of Zazu to make Katrina reconsider re-opening the pound.
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"Ghost Hounders"
Gordon Bressack
December 6, 1986 (1986-12-06)
333–244
When the Terrible Terrier haunts Holly's Puppy Pound, the Pound Puppies turn to Biff Barker, a famous dog actor from a well-known TV series, "Ghost Hounders", for help.
Season 2 (1987)
For this season, episodes (with the exception of the final 3) are now split into two 11-minute segments.
Whopper learns that not all shots are painful.Bright Eyes saves an injured baby bird from Catgut.
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"Tail of the Pup""King Whopper"
Earl KressGeorge Atkins
October 3, 1987 (1987-10-03)
334–223
The Pound Puppies meet a puppy whose tail can't wag.Whopper becomes in charge while Cooler and Nose Marie are gone.
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"Tuffy Gets Fluffy""Casey, Come Home"
Troy Schmidt and John K. LudinEarl Kress
October 10, 1987 (1987-10-10)
334–234
The Pound Puppies are in for a surprise after a dirty dog becomes clean.The Pound Puppies embark on a dangerous adventure to return a lost puppy to his owners.
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"Where Do Puppies Come From?""Pups on the Loose"
George AtkinsMary Jo Ludin
October 17, 1987 (1987-10-17)
334–235
The Pound Puppies meet Parents-to-Be Lucy and Rusty, so, Whopper and Bright Eyes want to know where Puppies come from.The Pound Puppies try to figure out a way to stop Lucy and Rusty's pups from fighting.
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"The Invisible Friend""Kid in the Doghouse"
Wayne KaatzHaskell Barkin, Earl Krees, and Tom Ruegger
October 24, 1987 (1987-10-24)
334–237
The Pound Puppies meet a puppy named Buddy, who has an imaginary friend named "Bob".A lost kid named Jerry wants stay with the Pound Puppies, but the Pound Puppies want to find Jerry a new home, as Jerry said that he wants to be adopted.
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"Little Big Dog / The Bright Eyes Mob"
Little Big Dog: Earl Kress and Cliff RobertsThe Bright Eyes Mob: George Atkins and Tom Ruegger
October 31, 1987 (1987-10-31)
334–236
Little Big Dog: Nose Marie rescues a Small-as-a-Mouse puppy from Catgut and has grown attached to him, and Yes. He becomes a Giant.
The Bright Eyes Mob: Bright Eyes meets a group of tough dogs and does their dirty work, making the public mistake her as a wanted criminal.
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"Good Night, Sweet Pups / The Rescue Pups"
Good Night, Sweet Pups:Paul Dini and John K. LudinThe Rescue Pups: Mary Jo Ludin
November 7, 1987 (1987-11-07)
334–238
Good Night, Sweet Pups: Whopper must conquer his fear of the dark after numerous nightmares.
The Rescue Pups: A girl runs away from home after mom refuses to let her adopt a puppy.
Absent: Holly
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"Nose Marie Day / Snow Puppies"
Nose Marie Day: Haskell Barkin, John K. Ludin, and Tom RueggerSnow Puppies: George Atkins and Earl Kress
November 14, 1987 (1987-11-14)
334–240
Nose Marie Day: The Pound Puppies invent a holiday dedicated to Nose Marie.
Snow Puppies: The Pound Puppies journey to the arctic and a high-speed chase through the snow ensues thanks to Katrina Stoneheart.
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"Where's the Fire? / The Wonderful World of Whopper"
Where's the Fire?: Paul DiniThe Wonderful World of Whopper: George Atkins and Earl Kress
November 21, 1987 (1987-11-21)
334–239
Where's the Fire?: The Pound Puppies meets Sparky, a retriever who wants to be a fire-dog, but Whopper tries to change Sparky's Personality.
'The Wonderful World of Whopper: Whopper helps a puppy snap out of her persistent boredom.
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"Bright Lights, Bright Eyes / Dog and Caterpillar"
Bright Lights, Bright Eyes: Haskell Barkin, John K. Ludin, and Tom RueggerDog and Caterpillar: Earl Kress, Tom Ruegger, and John K. Ludin
November 28, 1987 (1987-11-28)
334–241
Bright Lights, Bright Eyes: The Pound Puppies enters Bright Eyes at a Pet Talent Show.
Dog and Caterpillar: Whopper befriends a young caterpillar.
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"Garbage Night: The Musical"
Wayne Kaatz, Tom Ruegger, and John K. Ludin
December 5, 1987 (1987-12-05)
334–242
In the only musical episode ever produced, The Pound Puppies must reform a group of dogs who eat nothing but junk-food every day.
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"Peter Pup"
Wayne Kaatz, John K. Ludin, Tom Ruegger, and Kristina Mazzotti
December 12, 1987 (1987-12-12)
334–243
After Whopper and Bright Eyes accidentally break a TV, Holly reads them a story about a puppy who lies (Whopper), an evil queen (Katrina), a magical land, and Peter Pup (Cooler) himself, in which the pups participate in an adventure of their own.
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"Cooler, Come Back"
Mary Jo Ludin, Tom Ruegger, and John K. Ludin
December 19, 1987 (1987-12-19)
334–244
Cooler is kidnapped by Katrina, taken to a dog pound somewhere in the USA, and meets a stubborn dog who refuses to be adopted while his friends try desperately to find him.
Home media
Various episodes of the show had been released on VHS between 1988 and 1990 by Family Home Entertainment.
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