As a tribute to Overboard on its 25^th anniversary (July 22), editor Sue Roush shares her love for the comic strip - and especially Louie!

Reading Overboard is one of the best things about my job. I even feel guilty sometimes, getting paid to do something I love so much. You see, I'm a dog person. And maybe that's why Overboard has been a 25-year obsession for me. Chip's a dog person, too, and anyone who reads the strip can see that, because from the start, Louie has enjoyed special status as a crew member on the Revenge.

Some would say Louie is the true captain of the ship.

Louie knows how to get what he wants.

But he's also good at following directions.

And even though he makes mistakes sometimes ...

... he always tries his best to be helpful.

Living on a pirate ship can be dangerous, and in dire situations, the crew knows Louie has their back.

That's why any one of them will happily go to extreme lengths to make Louie happy.

It's a story I've been following with joy for 25 years, and I'm so glad that Louie's still chasing the dream.

Congratulations, Chip, on 25 years of Overboard! I'm all settled in for 25 more.

- Sue

Read Overboard here. Or, view the collection of creator Chip Dunham's favorite comic strips here.