A white German Shepherd who stars in a fictional TV show where he has superpowers. He believes his powers are real and goes on a cross-country journey to rescue his owner, Penny.
Bolt the Dog
Bolt’s loving owner and co-star on the TV show. She cares deeply for Bolt and is unaware at first of his disappearance from the studio.
Penny
A street-smart, sarcastic alley cat who reluctantly helps Bolt on his journey. She teaches him what real life is like outside of the TV studio
Mittens the Cat
A hyperactive, TV-obsessed hamster who travels in a plastic ball. He idolizes Bolt and joins the adventure with boundless enthusiasm.
Rhino the Hamster
The fictional villain in Bolt’s TV show. He's depicted as an evil mastermind with a green-eyed cat and a plan to capture Penny.
Dr. Calico
Works on Bolt’s TV show, obsessed with realism, which leads to Bolt not knowing he's an actor.
The Director
New York pigeons who encounter Bolt early in his journey.
Joey, Vinnie, and Bobby
A TV executive who analyzes the ratings of the Bolt TV show
Mindy Parker
Animal control officer and minor antagonist
Officer Martin
