What I will do this summer... Save Someone's Life!
Caulfield: Today's the day I save a life.
Frazz: I hope you return home to a worthy welcome.
Caulfield: No worries. Welcome home!
RODNEY ANIMAL SHELTER
My family has always only adopted from shelters, or rescued from abandonment. However, there is another way that one can choose to save a life. Consider registering as an organ donor. For information see: http://donatelife.net/
I miss my baby. He was rescued from a shelter. He was part Siamese and was a talker. Later in his life, he went deaf, but that’s no problem. He had been used to me signing for years. Even funnier was he learned to make a couple gestures that resembled sign language. He would put his paw to his mouth to sign FOOD. He would do a version of waving hello, because he was used to me signing HI! every time I saw him. He was a character. I loved all my shelter babies. I would never go anywhere else to find a feline or canine roommate.
Sixteen years ago, a coworker asked me to watch a kitten that her neighbor had found. I was only supposed to have him for a weekend. He’s snoozing in my bedroom corner right now. We also adopted a cat last year from the shelter. We had to leave him there while they checked my references. As we left, he was sitting by the glass door looking at me like, “Didn’t you feel the connection? I felt a connection. Why are you leaving me here? Was I too eager? Was I not clear in my desire to go home with you?” When I finally did get to take him home, he would wander around the house and stop by to jump in my lap and thank me for getting him out of the shelter. And he’s adopted the older cat and treats him like he’s a kitten that needs caring for.
homfencing almost 10 years ago
Having been in cat rescue for 8 years, I appreciate this strip.
Randy B Premium Member almost 10 years ago
More accurately, “Save Some Creature’s Life!”
cdcoventry almost 10 years ago
rescued cats and dogs for over 25 years…this is the best way to save a life you can ever think of :)
Varnes almost 10 years ago
A friend of a friend found a litter of cats living in a field. I got two sisters and couldn’t be happier…….
aedra6 almost 10 years ago
Kudos :)
Plods with ...™ almost 10 years ago
Well done!
Bronkster Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Excellent!!
mourdac Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Good job!
atajayhawk almost 10 years ago
Wonder what the French poodle is going to say!
skyriderwest almost 10 years ago
Unexpected twist, and excellent end to this part of the story arc. Well done!
Jkiss almost 10 years ago
Mission accomplished kiddo. Well done.
Dsnerker almost 10 years ago
Very well done Jef!
shorthairshai almost 10 years ago
I love love this one. As the Mom of 4 rescue critters kudos for this one!
Hugh Manatee almost 10 years ago
Nice!
jdunham almost 10 years ago
As a long-time animal rescuer, I commend Jef on this strip. Well done!
david_reaves Premium Member almost 10 years ago
My family has always only adopted from shelters, or rescued from abandonment. However, there is another way that one can choose to save a life. Consider registering as an organ donor. For information see: http://donatelife.net/
Retired Dude almost 10 years ago
I got my dog at a shelter. I think we saved each others lives.
jessegooddoggy almost 10 years ago
Thank you Jef! And all the Ten Cats fans will really love today’s strip!
rgcviper almost 10 years ago
Very nice.
ceharr Premium Member almost 10 years ago
My houseful for rescued dogs and cats say thank-you!
Snoopy_Fan almost 10 years ago
God bless people who have a heart for rescuing animals.
magicwalnut Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Good for you, Caulfield! May you be a role model for the rest of the world!
water_moon almost 10 years ago
Our Good Sam kitty just turned 14 she was found as a kitten in a dumpster.
Jessica_D almost 10 years ago
Well done, Caulfield!
1148559 almost 10 years ago
I approve! Well done!
pumaman almost 10 years ago
Looks like a disembodied head! Where’s the rest of the cat?
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Great ending — my two rescue cats Fido and O’Malley thank you as well. (yes, a cat named Fido. Thank you Data)
(and I’m sure that there are more than 10 cat people here)Puzuma almost 10 years ago
A dog would have been better, mostly because I’m horribly allergic to cats.
echoraven almost 10 years ago
As the dad to 2 rescue puppies, thank you for this cartoon.
freefallmotion almost 10 years ago
Also as a dad to a rescue pup – agreed!
DanglingModifier almost 10 years ago
Aww, now I wanna save a life, too =3
meowlin almost 10 years ago
Amazing how often this form of lifesaving turns out to be mutual…
whraven2 almost 10 years ago
Rescuing one cat will not change the world. But it will change the world for one cat.
platechick almost 10 years ago
AWESOME!
abbatis almost 10 years ago
I miss my baby. He was rescued from a shelter. He was part Siamese and was a talker. Later in his life, he went deaf, but that’s no problem. He had been used to me signing for years. Even funnier was he learned to make a couple gestures that resembled sign language. He would put his paw to his mouth to sign FOOD. He would do a version of waving hello, because he was used to me signing HI! every time I saw him. He was a character. I loved all my shelter babies. I would never go anywhere else to find a feline or canine roommate.
Mary McNeil Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Good job, Caulfield! I bet even Mrs Olson would give you extra credit!
mluckie7 almost 10 years ago
Sixteen years ago, a coworker asked me to watch a kitten that her neighbor had found. I was only supposed to have him for a weekend. He’s snoozing in my bedroom corner right now. We also adopted a cat last year from the shelter. We had to leave him there while they checked my references. As we left, he was sitting by the glass door looking at me like, “Didn’t you feel the connection? I felt a connection. Why are you leaving me here? Was I too eager? Was I not clear in my desire to go home with you?” When I finally did get to take him home, he would wander around the house and stop by to jump in my lap and thank me for getting him out of the shelter. And he’s adopted the older cat and treats him like he’s a kitten that needs caring for.
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 10 years ago
YAY!! Love it!! I’ve got 3 ferals and the mother of 2 of them. All are sweet, loving kitties.
Mitymous almost 10 years ago
Yeah! Great strip! Perfect message.
doctorwho29 almost 10 years ago
Wow
billdaviswords over 3 years ago
Awwwwww. Love it.