Their a dog and cat who often don’t get along well with each other. After their owners have left these two are always in a series of mishap. Shnookums: The first of the two title characters, who in typical cartoon fashion, chase and antagonize each other, occasionally working together in certain circumstances. Shnookums is slightly smarter. Meat: The second of the two title characters, who chases and loves beating up Shnookums mostly. He's a large, blue, musclebound dog who is very dumb.