Fred Basset by Alex Graham for March 12, 2023

be careful Fred, it isn’t worth it…

The best laid plans of mice and Fred?

Like so many plans that seem so simple, the execution is much harder than you think. While the choc drops are a very definite prize, they aren’t worth getting hurt for. A strategic withdraw seems to be in order. And no offense, I just don’t see you making the leap from the table top, saying you got that far, on to the worktop.

This is a job for a cat.

Today I’d really love to see at least 3 or more other panels!

Like a lot of things in life Fred … So close but so far away ;-)

Well, you know what the ‘immortal bard’ said about the (paraphrase) ‘best laid plans of mice and men and basset hounds’……..

At least the Dears haven’t just left them out where he can get to them!

Lol! He’s coming up short with his plan. ☺️

Good plan. Faulty execution.

I don’t think climbing is Fred’s strong suit.

And to remind the noobs, choc-drops have no chocolate & are safe fro dogs!

Sorry Fred but your legs are to short

I don’t think leaping and shimmying are in your repertoire

Even Tenzing Norgay couldn’t help with this one.

You’re not built for climbing, Fred!

Poor Fred can’t pull up a chair, or pull up onto a chair.

Sorry Fred …… your mind says yes but your body says no …… don’t feel bad, I have the same problem sometimes …. :)

One of my grand-puppy Bassets is slim and can leap like a gazelle and the other can’t jump at all!

Easier said than done, I’m afraid.

You do realize that chocolate is deadly to dogs?

The Dears put a different paint on the chairs.

Where’s Puss when you need her?