Rescue Pets are a plush toy series manufactured and marketed by MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment is a manufacturer of children's toys and entertainment products founded in 1979. Its products include the Bratz fashion doll line, Lalaloopsy, Kachooz!, Moxie Girlz, Moxie Teenz, Hugwallas, BFC, Ink. and Rescue Pets. MGAE also owns The Little Tikes Company...

. They are mainly dogs, but can be other animals such as a cat or penguin. The series was released in 2006 with the first Rescue Pets and Rescue Pets Puppies. Their expressions often make them look sad or pitiful to enhance their cuteness.

Many of the television spots are produced by Image Line Media.

Some Rescue Pets, known as "MyePets", include a secret code that can be entered online, enabling those who buy the toys to play games and take care of their pets online at the MyePets site http://www.myepets.com. You can visit several locations including the Spa, the Flea Market, the Vet, the Diner, the Arcade, the pet show, the park and the user's house. MyePets are very similar to Webkinz

Webkinz

Webkinz are toy stuffed animals that were originally released by the Canadian Ganz company on April 29, 2005. The toys are similar to many other small plush toys, however, each Webkinz toy has an attached tag with a unique "Secret Code" printed on it that allows access to the "Webkinz World" website...

 in many ways. There also is an amusement park in construction. It is said to reopen in September 2010.

There is also a Rescue Pets "Swim To Me" puppy. It is made out of plastic, and comes complete with goggles and towel. It swims in water, and walks on land. It has received mixed reviews.http://www.target.com/Rescue-Pets-Swim-Me-Puppy/dp/B0018QQQEO

Current toys

The following are part of the Rescue Pets toy line. Not all may be mentioned

• Rescue Pets
• Rescue Pets Puppies
• Rescue Pets Just Born
• Rescue Pets Wake Me Up
• Rescue Pets Swim to me puppy
• Rescue Pets Myepets
• Rescue Pets Snuggle Up Pup

Breeds of dog

The following is a partial list of breeds available in the Rescue Pets line.

• Mutt
  Mutt
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• Poodle
  Poodle
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• Boxer
  Boxer (dog)
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• Dalmatian
  Dalmatian (dog)
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• Terrier
  Terrier
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• Spaniel
  Spaniel
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• Husky
  Husky
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• Beagle
  Beagle
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• German Shepherd
• Sheepdog
• Golden Retriever
  Golden Retriever
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• Chow-Chow
  Chow-chow
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• Basset Hound
  Basset Hound
  The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt rabbits and hare by scent. Their sense of smell for tracking is second only to that of the Bloodhound....