Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for December 28, 2014

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    Argythree  almost 10 years ago

    Some famous person said ‘if you want a friend, get a dog’. I guess the suggestion here is, if you want someone to trust who remain loyal and devoted, even as you age, adopt a pet. Sounds sadly realistic, these days…

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    Dtroutma  almost 10 years ago

    Dogs want you to own them. Cats know they own you.

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    Varnes  almost 10 years ago

    Well played, Wiley…..Well played…..

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    Varnes  almost 10 years ago

    Men are from the red wine dog planet and women are from the white wine kitty planet! .

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    Varnes  almost 10 years ago

    Sing it Elvis….“I’ll have a blue, blue kitty without you…”

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    Varnes  almost 10 years ago

    I hope they didn’t just leave the wine there….Chug-a-lug guys….

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    dadoctah  almost 10 years ago

    Of course if you’re more than twenty years away from the “fat, gray and wrinkled” thing, the dog or cat you have now probably won’t be there to share it with you. Better get a parrot. Or a tortoise.

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    Lifeflame  almost 10 years ago

    This is actually a repeat or an earlier strip and I am very glad to see it because I had it up for several years before it aged. My family has done animal rescue for 4 generations soon to be 5

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    Plumbob Wilson  almost 10 years ago

    http://hssvacc.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-12-11T15:52:00-08:00&max-results=1

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    keenanthelibrarian  almost 10 years ago

    I guess you can want too much from just one person – not a cat or a dog, apparently.

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    crobinson019  almost 10 years ago

    We adopted Snoopy (I one year tabby) this May. He’s been a joy!

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    Prey  almost 10 years ago

    Dogs love you without reservation, cats are wild animals that live in your house and (barely) tolerate you. Both are generally more reliable than people.

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    Richard Amidei Premium Member almost 10 years ago

    As Paulie Walnuts says: a cat is a snake with fur.

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    puddlesplatt  almost 10 years ago

    sigh!

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    Duncan Idaho  almost 10 years ago

    Outside of a dog, a book is mans best friend. Inside a dog it Is much too dark to read

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    car2ner  almost 10 years ago

    when you chose your pet make sure you find one that matches your lifestyle. Mismatching even fur-buddies is why shelters are full.

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    P51Strega  almost 10 years ago

    LOL

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    P51Strega  almost 10 years ago

    I wondered what would happen when my bride got older, heavier, grayer. Turns out, it doesn’t affect how I feel about her at all. 34 years later, I still get giddy excited in her arms.

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    dabugger  almost 10 years ago

    (damn popup ads keep coming)what ever Wally is saying…..it is either something or a cynical look at where people really are.

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    dogday Premium Member almost 10 years ago

    Best. Blind. Date. EVER!!! Thank you, Wiley.

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    Hunter7  almost 10 years ago

    @WileyI read this tale late last night – couldn’t think of a thing to say. Now – on the re-read – I FINALLY see the name of the place where the people were having wine. Wonderful idea Wiley!whether or not the man & woman meet again is for another strip at another time. But to have a place to go – to meet someone new AND to find a four footed friend. Both dog and cat look happy. As do the humans. The SPCA should try this.

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    Diane Lee Premium Member almost 10 years ago

    Check out PetFinder. But, watch which organization. If you can find a dog pound, humane society, they will let you have them for the cost of a vet putting them in good shape, which you would have to spend on a stray. Some of the groups seem to be a scam, charging $400-$500 for a dog or cat.

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    loner34  almost 10 years ago

    I spent years looking for the perfect woman.I finally found her!Problem!SHE was looking for the perfect man. ;>(

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    Strod  almost 10 years ago

    I’m sorry to break everyone’s bubble here, but while it is true that our pets would probably love us just as much as we age, the reality is that we will never know for sure, because they live at most 15 to 20 years and we don’t really age too much in that time frame.  More so if we got them from a rescue place, as they usually were already a few years old at the time.

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    David Rickard Premium Member almost 10 years ago

    If she wants something loving and devoted… why is she getting a cat? I’m a long-time cat person and I know not to expect love and devotion from felines.

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    Varnes  almost 10 years ago

    drickard, I disagree….Cats show love, just differently….They do make you earn it though…

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    Dtroutma  almost 10 years ago

    btw: my current cat and dog are both “rescues” as have been my previous ones, of both species. My son’s 4 cats, 1 dog, and a rabbit, are also “rescues”, one cat had literally been thrown in a dumpster as a kitten.

    Only one wife for the last 45 years, she rescued me, sort of. Hmm, getting to the stage where the litter box needs to be closer to the bed (with matress warmer too boot!).

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    westny77  almost 10 years ago

    After many bad marriages Doris Day did not trust any men. She felt her pets would never betray her. I sure wish she make a new movie. She is one hot babe.

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    Lawrence Stetz Premium Member almost 10 years ago

    Well, at least they are honest with themselves.

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    Richard V Anderson  almost 10 years ago

    Oh my, DD, such thoughts you harbor. I giggle.

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    Corey Cohen  almost 10 years ago

    “Tails of Joy Rescue”, that’s great!

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    karendawn1  almost 10 years ago

    This is just gorgeous. Thanking you for this and your recent fun strips about Bob’s new plant based diet. Fun but Important.

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