Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own
Six pets explore a magical portal to Paw-Tucket.
Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own is an animated children's show created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber for Discovery Family. It ran from April 14 to December 22, 2018, and follows a group of pets who use a secret magical portal to leave the human world and travel to Paw-Tucket, a community built by and for pets. This series is the third TV adaptation of the Littlest Pet Shop toy franchise, following the 1995 and 2012 series, and is tied to the franchise's 2018 relaunch.
The story centers on six pets: Roxie McTerrier, a hyper, loyal Boston Terrier who loves food and fun; Jade Catkin, a sarcastic gothic Bombay cat who is Roxie's roommate and best friend; Trip Hamston, a confident hamster who raps; Quincy Goatee, a fainting goat who is easily scared and Trip's roommate; Edie Von Keet, a dramatic parakeet and talented actress; and Bev Gilturtle, an energetic blue box turtle who tries many activities. They use the portal to have adventures, throw parties, make friends, and be themselves in Paw-Tucket.
Recurring characters include Savannah Cheetaby, a famous cheetah pop star; Petula Woolwright, a purple sheep who leads a group of snobs and serves as the main antagonist; Sweetie Pom-Pom, a tan pomeranian sidekick; Gavin Chamelle, a chameleon in Petula's gang; Mitchell Snailford, a dimwitted snail; Mister Yut, a red Siamese fighting fish who manages commerce; Scoot Raccoonerson, a raccoon who values trash; Austin Goldenpup, a golden retriever Roxie has a crush on; Captain Gilturtle, Bev's uncle and a sea turtle; Manny Mouser, a smart inventor mouse; Carmilla Wingbat, a shy fruit bat with a great singing voice; and Pearl, a cat who works at a salon.
The series was ordered by Discovery Family on February 20, 2018, with 52 episodes from Allspark, premiering on April 14, 2018. It debuted worldwide on TiJi in France on April 9, 2018, then on Discovery Family in the U.S. on April 14. It later aired on Treehouse TV in Canada (June 2, 2018), Pop in the U.K. and Ireland (September 3), 9Go! in Australia (October 5), e.tv in South Africa (2020), and Discovery Kids in Latin America and Brazil (July 7). Reruns on Discovery Family ended in November 2023.
Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the series a 2 out of 5 stars, criticizing it as an extended commercial for the brand with formulaic stories and one-dimensional characters.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Comedy / Fantasy / Adventure
- Based On
- Littlest Pet Shop · Hasbro
- Developer
- Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber
- Director
- Gillian Comerford
- Creative Director
- Ronald Alcantara
- Voices
- Lili Beaudoin / Diana Kaarina / Ingrid Nilson / Rhona Rees / Kyle Rideout / Travis Turner / Shannon Chan-Kent / Vincent Tong
- Theme Music Composer
- Jess Furman / Ethan Roberts / Jessica Charlotte Vaughn / Dave Cowen
- Open Theme
- "Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own Main Title" · Bethany Brown
- Composer
- Dave Cowen
- Country
- United States / Ireland
- Language
- English
- Num Seasons
- 1
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The series centers on six pets—Roxie, Jade, Trip, Quincy, Edie, and Bev—who use a magical portal to leave the human world and enter Paw-Tucket, a community made for and by pets. There they have adventures, throw parties, make new friendships, and be themselves. The main characters include Roxie McTerrier, a hyper Boston Terrier; Jade Catkin, a sarcastic Bombay cat; Trip Hamston, a rapping hamster; Quincy Goatee, a fainting goat; Edie Von Keet, a dramatic parakeet; and Bev Gilturtle, an energetic blue box turtle. Recurring characters include Savannah Cheetaby, a famous cheetah pop star; Petula Woolwright, a purple sheep who is the main antagonist; and Mayor Perrito, a self-appointed Chihuahua mayor.
Reader's Guide
Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own was ordered by Discovery Family on February 20, 2018, with 52 episodes and a premiere date of April 14, 2018. It received its worldwide debut on TiJi in France on April 9, 2018, before airing on Discovery Family in the United States. The series later premiered on Treehouse TV in Canada, Pop in the United Kingdom and Ireland, 9Go! in Australia, e.tv in South Africa, and Discovery Kids in Latin America and Brazil. Reruns on Discovery Family ended in November 2023. The series was reviewed by Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media, who gave it a 2 out of 5 stars, stating that it 'does little to challenge the notion that it's an extended commercial for the brand' and that the stories are formulaic and characters mostly one-dimensional.
Did You Know?
- The series is the third television series based on the Littlest Pet Shop franchise, following the 1995 and 2012 series.
- Trip Hamston, a rapping hamster, is voiced by Travis Turner, who is also a rapper.
- Edie Von Keet's speaking voice is provided by Lili Beaudoin, while her singing voice is provided by Diana Kaarina.
- The series debuted worldwide on TiJi in France on April 9, 2018, five days before its U.S. premiere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own?
It is an animated kids' series that aired on Discovery Family in 2018 and stands as the third television adaptation of the Littlest Pet Shop toy line. The show follows a small group of pets who slip through a hidden magical doorway into a pet-only town called Paw-Tucket.
Who created Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own?
Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber developed the series for the Discovery Family channel. It was produced as part of the franchise's 2018 toy relaunch.
What is Paw-Tucket in Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own?
Paw-Tucket is a secret community designed and maintained entirely by pets, reachable only through a magical portal that lets them escape the human world. It serves as the primary setting where the six main characters live and go on adventures together.
How many episodes are in Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own?
The series ran for a single season of 52 episodes, premiering on April 14, 2018, and wrapping up on December 22, 2018. All episodes aired exclusively on the Discovery Family channel.
How does Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own relate to the earlier LPS shows?
It is the third animated adaptation in the franchise, following the 1995 and 2012 series. Unlike its predecessors, this installment centers on pets leaving the human world entirely to explore a society built by and for pets.
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