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The Complete List of Secret Life of Pets Characters

The Secret Life of Pets is a 2016 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment. The film is directed by Chris Renaud and co-directed by Yarrow Cheney, and written by Brian Lynch, Cinco Paul, and Ken Daurio. The film features the voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Steve Coogan, Ellie Kemper, Bobby Moynihan, Lake Bell, and Dana Carvey, among others.

The story follows Max, a pampered terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in New York City until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. The two dogs find themselves lost in the city and have to put their differences aside to find their way home while avoiding the dangers and temptations of the streets. Along the way, they encounter a variety of pets and animals, each with their own unique personalities and quirks.

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30th March 2023 in movies
The Complete List of Secret Life of Pets Characters
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Max

Gender
Male
Role
Hero
Max

The protagonist of the movie is Max, who enjoys a wonderful life with his owner Katie until Duke's arrival changes everything.

Chloe

Gender
Female
Role
Support
Chloe

Chloe is a plump feline who lives a few floors below Max in the same building and is generally indifferent to everything except finding a delicious treat to eat.

Sweet Pea

Gender
Female
Role
Support
Sweet Pea

Despite Chloe's attempts to eat her, Sweetpea, the sweet and small Parakeet, enjoys socializing with the other pets and being a part of the party.

Runty

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Support
Runty

Runty is a brown and white hamster who has one of the most interesting names.

Leonard

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Male
Role
Support
Leonard

Leonard is the party animal of the apartment complex. Despite his calm demeanor, he is a heavy metal enthusiast who takes charge of the sound system to get the party started.

Guillermo

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Guillermo

Despite being responsible for walking the neighborhood dogs, Guillermo is somewhat forgetful and fails to notice when Max and Duke go missing.

Papillon

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Papillon

Despite being eager to make new friends at the dog park, this brown and white Papillon is unable to interact with other dogs due to his leash.

Nitro

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Male
Role
Support
Nitro

Nitro, Ozone's accomplice in the Flushed Pets gang, exposes Gidget and her group as domesticated pets, distinguishing them from the other wild animals.

Ripper

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Male
Role
Support
Ripper

Ripper, resembling Hannibal Lector, serves as Snowball's primary bodyguard and maintains a silent presence throughout the animated film, donning a spiked harness and collar.

Squirrels

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Role
Support
Squirrels

Mel's primary adversary is the squirrel, which seems to be the Eastern Gray species commonly seen in North America, and never misses a chance to provoke him.

Dragon

Gender
Male
Role
Villain
Dragon

A Flushed Pet member named Dragon exhibits deranged behavior and takes pleasure in risky ventures, frequently operating motor vehicles recklessly.

Derick

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Derick

After growing too large, Derick was abandoned by his owner and now resides in the sewers of the Flushed Pets' hideout as a large crocodile.

Sea Monkeys

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Role
Support
Sea Monkeys

Living alongside the Flushed Pets in the sewer are the Sea Monkeys, who attribute their regular flushing by owners to deceptive marketing.

Boston Terrier

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Male
Role
Support
Boston Terrier

Encouraged by pet revelers, a cheerful Boston Terrier is chugging from a toilet.

Pops

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Male
Role
Support
Pops

As his owner is absent, Pops, an elderly Basset Hound, assumes the role of party host. He can only move with the aid of a two-wheeled harness fastened to his hind legs.

Iguana

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Role
Support
Iguana

One of Guillermo's pets, an ocean-blue iguana, assists the neighboring animals in gaining entry to his balcony.

Duke’s Owner

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Male
Role
Support
Duke’s Owner

As Duke reminisces about his previous owner, we are shown a glimpse of him as a puppy, and it's evident that he was an adorable fluffy ball.

Molly

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Female
Role
Support
Molly

While walking on the street, a little girl spots Snowball and his gang and requests her mother if she can adopt them. Snowball, however, is caught and ends up becoming Molly's new pet.

Chloe’s Owner

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Female
Role
Support
Chloe’s Owner

Chloe's owner seems to be a woman in her middle age. She finds it difficult to pick up the chubby Chloe, much to the disapproval of Chloe.

Gidget’s Owners

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Male & Female
Role
Support
Gidget’s Owners

The owners of Gidget seem to be a contemporary couple who reside in a stylish apartment.

Gino’s Owner

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Male
Role
Support
Gino’s Owner

The owner of Gino is a small boy with blond hair who greets Gino enthusiastically by kissing his fishbowl.

Katie

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Female
Role
Support
Katie

Max's beloved owner, Katie, introduces him to a new brother named Duke, and this sets off a wild adventure in The Secret Life of Pets.

Pepe

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Male
Role
Support
Pepe

Pepe is an enthusiastic Chihuahua with wide eyes who accompanies the group wherever they venture. His energetic and lively nature is contagious.

Gino

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Gino

Throughout the movie, Gino, the goldfish, makes occasional appearances and can be seen casually swimming in his fishbowl, minding his own business.

Cats

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Role
Support
Cats

In the opening scenes, we catch a glimpse of an apartment teeming with mischievous cats engaging in various activities.

Norman

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Male
Role
Support
Norman

Norman, a cute but bewildered guinea pig, is perpetually lost and unable to locate his home in the apartment complex.

Park Girl

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Female
Role
Support
Park Girl

Guillermo becomes intrigued by a redheaded girl, causing him to lose focus on his responsibilities as a dog walker.

Scottish Terrier

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Male
Role
Support
Scottish Terrier

Another dog enjoying himself in the dog park joins in with the other dogs in a frenzy to chase a butterfly when they spot one.

Evil Kitten

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Male
Role
Support
Evil Kitten

Initially appearing cute, this small blue kitten reveals a darker side by assaulting Max and severing his collar while he hangs suspended in the air.

Maria

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Female
Role
Support
Maria

Gidget's favorite telenovela program, La Pasion de la Pasion, features Maria as its female protagonist.

Snowball

Gender
Male
Role
Villain
Snowball

Despite his innocent and charming appearance as a cute white bunny rabbit, Snowball is actually the conniving mastermind behind The Flushed Pets, an underground gang.

Tiberius

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Tiberius

Despite his intimidating exterior, Tiberius is a compassionate character who resists the urge to consume his fellow pets and instead assists them in their quest to locate Max.

Flushed Pets

Gender
-
Role
Villain
Flushed Pets

The sewer scenes offer a glimpse of numerous deserted pets, known as the Flushed Pets, who have formed a gang seeking vengeance against humans.

Viper

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Viper

Initiating new members into the Flushed Pets is the responsibility of Viper, a daunting red serpent of considerable size.

Peanut

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Peanut

Similar to Pepe, Peanut is a petite Chihuahua who attends parties and captures all the excitement using his head-mounted GoPro camera.

Sandwich Guy

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Male
Role
Support
Sandwich Guy

Max and Duke attempt to plead with him for a bite of his sandwich, but he impolitely stuffs it into his mouth and hastily departs.

Sausages

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-
Role
Support
Sausages

During their time at the sausage factory, Max and Duke experience a dream sequence where miniature sausages come alive and sing "We Go Together" from the Grease soundtrack, numbering in the thousands.

Reginald

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Male
Role
Support
Reginald

Reginald is the newest addition to Duke's former home, and his family has recently moved in following the passing of his previous owner.

Buddy’s Owners

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Male & Female
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Support
Buddy’s Owners

Buddy's family consists of a young boy and his parents. Upon their arrival home, Buddy hides and then gleefully startles them.

Norman’s Owner

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Male
Role
Support
Norman’s Owner

Norman's owner is a cute little boy who appears sad when Norman goes missing. When Norman reappears, the boy is filled with joy.

Tiberius Owner

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Male
Role
Support
Tiberius Owner

The owner of Tiberius is an elderly man with a hunchback, thick glasses, and a cane. He expresses happiness when Tiberius visits him.

Gidget

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Female
Role
Support
Gidget

Max's adorable Pomeranian neighbor, Gidget, has a secret crush on him and takes charge of the local pets' mission to find him.

Mel

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Male
Role
Support
Mel

Mel is a small, hyperactive Pug with a strong aversion to squirrels. He firmly believes that they have malicious intentions and is wary of them.

Shelly

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Male
Role
Support
Shelly

Shelly, the cheerful turtle, appears content living in a small bowl with a palm tree, but also enjoys joining in the numerous parties hosted by the pets at Pop's house.

Buddy

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Male
Role
Support
Buddy

Buddy is a serene and relaxed Dachshund, also known as a Weiner dog, with a long and slender build.

Duke

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Duke

Duke, the shaggy brown dog, is the primary co-star in the movie, embarking on a thrilling adventure with Max off the beaten path.

Park Poodle

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Support
Park Poodle

A lovely brown poodle was already present in the park when Max and his group arrived.

Ozone

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Ozone

Ozone, an alley cat, exudes Pink Panther vibes and serves as one of the Flushed Pets' henchmen, assaulting Max and Duke.

Animal Control Guys

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Animal Control Guys

The animal control workers are continually scouring the streets for stray animals, but all the creatures are opposed to their presence.

Fernando

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Fernando

The male protagonist of Gidget's preferred telenovela series, La Pasion de la Pasion, is Fernando.

Tattoo

Gender
Male
Role
Villain
Tattoo

Tattoo, who was once a property of a tattoo parlor, is now one of Snowball's key henchmen, operating in the sewers with The Flushed Pets.

Snakes

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-
Role
Support
Snakes

To gain access to the sewers, one must provide a password to the entrance guarded by snakes with red glowing eyes.

Ricky

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Ricky

Snowball refers to Ricky as the late duck soldier who was the sole member of the troop willing to attack humans without hesitation.

Piranha

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Piranha

During Snowball's eulogy for Viper, a curious little Piranha makes an appearance and attempts to flee, but Snowball grabs him for a hug.

Myron

Gender
Female
Role
Support
Myron

Myron serves as Pops' assistant or butler and assists him with menial chores such as lifting his eyelids and providing a fan during hot weather.

Dummy

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Dummy

At the top of the apartment building where many of the pets reside, Dummy stands watch over the ramp.

Puppy Duke

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Puppy Duke

As Duke reflects on his past owner, a glimpse of him as a puppy is revealed, undoubtedly a charming little bundle of fur.

Reginald Owners

Gender
Male & Female
Role
Support
Reginald Owners

The new owners of Duke's previous home are frightened by his loud barking.

Mel’s Owner

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Male
Role
Support
Mel’s Owner

Mel's owner is an older man who works long hours, but upon seeing Mel eagerly waiting for him, he becomes energized.

Sweetpea’s Owner

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Male
Role
Support
Sweetpea’s Owner

Sweetpea’s owner is a man in his 30s with a rock-and-roll look who feeds Sweetpea by putting birdseed on his own bald head.

Steve Cabin

Gender
Male
Role
Support
Steve Cabin

Steve, the owner of Pops, has a tall and slender build with a ginger red beard and mustache. He often wears a hat that resembles that of a detective.

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