Cats & Dogs facts for kids

Cats & Dogs
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Lawrence Guterman
Produced by	Ed Jones Christopher de Faria Andrew Lazar Craig Perry Warren Zide
Written by	John Requa Glenn Ficarra
Starring	Jeff Goldblum Elizabeth Perkins Alexander Pollock
Music by	John Debney
Cinematography	Julio Macat
Editing by	Rick W. Finney Michael A. Stevenson
Studio	Village Roadshow Pictures Mad Chance Zide/Perry Productions Rhythm and Hues Studios
Distributed by	Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date(s)	July 4, 2001 (2001-07-04)
Running time	88 minutes
Country	United States Australia
Language	English
Budget	$60 million
Money made	$200.7 million

Cats & Dogs is an exciting action-comedy spy movie from 2001. It mixes live actors with animated animals. The film shows a secret, intense rivalry between cats and dogs. Both sides use spy tactics and organizations, just like humans do!

This movie was filmed in Victoria and Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. Some scenes were also shot at Warner Bros. Studios. It was released on July 4, 2001, by Warner Bros. Pictures and other studios. The film made over $200 million worldwide, on a budget of $60 million.

The Story of Cats & Dogs

The Secret World of Pets

The story begins when Carolyn Brody and her son Scotty come home. Their Bloodhound dog, Buddy, chases a cat. But Buddy gets caught by other cats in a surprise attack! A smart Anatolian Shepherd dog named Butch reports this to his dog bosses. They send their best dog agents to stop the cats. The cats have a sneaky plan: they want to make all humans allergic to dogs!

At a nearby farm, some Beagle puppies are playing. One young puppy wants to be free. He tries to escape but can't quite make it. Suddenly, a group of trained Doberman Pinscher dog agents appear. They round up the Beagle puppies and hide them underground. Carolyn Brody then comes to the puppy pen. She picks the young puppy who was left behind by the Dobermans. She adopts him and names him Lou. Scotty jokingly suggested the name "Loser," but it stuck as Lou.

Lou's Spy Training

Lou accidentally sets off a trap meant for him. Butch, the experienced dog agent, then shows Lou the secret network that dog agents use. He takes Lou to meet more agents. There's Peek, a Chinese Crested Dog who works underground with spy gear. And there's Sam, an Old English Sheepdog. Butch mistakenly thinks Lou is a trained agent. He tells his bosses about his worries, but they don't listen.

Lou then learns about the long war between cats and dogs. It has been going on since Ancient Egypt! Butch also mentions that Buddy, the dog from the beginning, escaped the cats. Buddy retired from being a spy and now lives a relaxed life. Lou also meets Ivy, a Saluki. She's a former dog agent and Butch's ex-girlfriend. Ivy encourages Lou to have fun and play with Scotty.

Mr. Tinkles' Evil Plan

Meanwhile, a white Persian cat named Mr. Tinkles has a big plan. He wants to take over the world! His idea is to make all humans allergic to dogs. He plans to use Professor Charles Brody's research, which is actually about curing dog allergies. Sophie the Maid briefly interrupts Mr. Tinkles. He then tells his helper, Calico, an Exotic Shorthair, to send in ninja cats. These Devon Rex ninjas are hired to steal the research. But Lou, the new puppy, manages to stop them!

Since his first plan failed, Mr. Tinkles sends a Russian Blue mercenary named Diemitir Kennelkoff. Kennelkoff tricks Lou and places a bomb on the lab door. Butch and Lou get into the house through a window. But Peek and Sam get stuck outside. Kennelkoff fights Lou and Butch, causing damage to the Brodys' house. Butch finally disables the bomb. Kennelkoff tries to detonate it with a remote, but the lab door opens and hits him. Kennelkoff is captured and questioned. He reveals that Mr. Tinkles wrote a note.

The Big Rescue Mission

After some playful trouble with Lou and Scotty, Professor Charles Brody's machine finally finds the right formula. Mr. Tinkles and Calico overhear Charles's success. They decide to set a trap for the Brodys. Mr. Tinkles goes to a Christmas tree plant and sends the workers home. Later, the cats capture the Brodys. They tricked them with tickets to a fake exhibition game.

The dogs try to find Mr. Tinkles's location. They don't know the Brodys have been kidnapped. The cats send a video demanding Mr. Brody's research as ransom. Dogs from all over the world meet, led by the Mastiff. The dogs can't agree to give up the formula. Lou gets angry at Butch for not helping him. Butch explains that his owner left him with his grandmother. Butch decides to leave Lou behind.

Lou brings Mr. Tinkles the research, but the cats steal it. Butch realizes what happened with Lou. They, along with Ivy, plan a surprise attack on Mr. Tinkles' factory. Mr. Tinkles plans to use mice to spread the dog allergy formula. Butch, Ivy, Peek, and Sam fight Tinkles's cat army. Lou frees the Brodys and even Calico, who was betrayed by Tinkles. Lou reveals he can speak! Lou defeats Tinkles and saves Butch. But an excavator claw hits Lou's head and a flocking tank. This destroys the factory. Butch rescues Lou and tells him he was right. Lou seems to be unconscious. After a sad moment, Lou suddenly wakes up! Everyone is happy. Lou decides to be a normal dog for now, but he plans to be a secret agent when he's a grown-up Beagle.

Meanwhile, Mr. Tinkles is sent to live with Sophie and her three sisters. They dress him in funny, girly outfits as punishment!

Meet the Cast

Main Actors

• Jeff Goldblum as Professor Charles Brody
• Elizabeth Perkins as Mrs. Carolyn Brody
• Alexander Pollock as Scotty Brody
• Miriam Margolyes as Sophie the Maid

Voice Actors

Puppeteers

See Also

In Spanish: Como perros y gatos para niños