Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for September 07, 2023

Poop wherever you wish. Hump people’s legs. Bite the mailman. This is the path to wisdom and happiness.

I guess Pig’s dog isn’t a Yorkie.

Good thing about dogs is that people don’t get mad when they show you their bones.

Good start Pig! Too bad Rat doesn’t get that…

Might I suggest The Church of the Subgenius [Praise “Bob”]?

Such a philosophy gives one paws.

I love it, especially about greeting everyone like you haven’t seen them in ten years! Reminds me of a book I read years ago, something like “Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”. I’m sure someone will tell me the exact name of the book,

Now all you need to be as happy as a dog is somebody to feed, pet and pick up after you.

Sounds like our lab.

It’s often been said, you can learn a lot from your dog. But I didn’t know Pig had a dog.

“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” Dalai Lama

“My philosophy is it’s none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier.” Anthony Hopkins

“The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.” Epictetus

“Science is what you know, philosophy is what you don’t know.” Bertrand Russell

“Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.” Khalil Gibran

“I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches.” Alice Roosevelt Longworth

“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” Elayne Boosler

“I have a new philosophy. I’m only going to dread one day at a time.” Charles M. Schulz

Can’t ever recall Pig having a dog in the strip.

Don’t forget: Eat More Cheese!

…and crap on your neighbour’s lawn?

The Church of the Waggy-Tailed Pooches?

FWIW, that IS taught at my church. Almost exactly.

Pig you forgot the part about sniffing butts ;-)

DOG spelled backwards is…..!

The Church of Labrador Day Saint-Bernards.

So true Pig!

My dog is just like that, all super good (But the anal glands)!

A dog is better than me for he loves and judges not – St. Xanthos

Since when does Pig own a dog?

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.”

― Agnes Sligh Turnbull

Since when Pig has a dog? And why the hasn’t the dog eaten him yet?

Like I can remember somebody I haven’t seen in ten years.

I’ve learned a lot reading “Pearls Before Swine” and then reading the comments.

I was going to point out that dogs often exhibit behaviors which aren’t so admirable and nobody in their right mind would emulate, but I don’t want to be mobbed by the Church of Dog.

Dogs are awesome. That’s just a fact.

Count me in : )

Yep, The Church of Dog.

I’m good with this.

Thanks Steph.

Love it! How can I add more?

Outstanding life philosophy…..

There’s “The Untied Dyslexic Church of Dog”.

Dogs eating philosophy – if it smells bad, eat it anyway. Worry about consequences later.

What Pig said: These are the wisest words ever!! … :)

There’s a Far Side cartoon of a dog waiting on a beached Viking Long Ship and wagging his tail intensely while greeting his masters coming back from pillaging a village with women on their shoulders. Happy to see them! Funny

It won’t happen Pig. It just won’t happen.

Well…considering dog is god spelled backwards……

So the philosophy of Cat is….

Dogs know more. They train humans on a regular basis… I should know. I’ve had many great trainers.

And of course, sniff every butt.

That would be the Church of DOG…

A meme I saw on FB that amused me:

“Every time I see my dog, she gets so excited she pees a little.

“I’m starting to rethink my human friendships…”

Dog is my co-pilot.

The Church of Cat philosophy: Ignore commands from others (especially humans), Do what you want, when you want, Remind everyone who is the boss, Demand food when hungry (like 3 am), Ensure all counters and shelves are clear of containers, If you’re out, ask to come in, If you’re in, demand to be out, Petting and snuggling are on YOUR timeline.

Her church would probably be more meaningful than most of the ones around today.

Pig is just the best.

Aww — nice one Stephan ♥

An anthropomorphic pig with a pet dog. Let’s solve the riddle of Pluto and Goofy before compounding the mystery with another comic inconsistency. Fyi, check out Over the Hedge for today. They can’t figure it out.

“Going to the dogs” should be a compliment.

Sometimes, mind you only sometimes, Pastis gets it right!

Dogs also teach us that we’re here for a love time, not a long time.

Pig has a dog?! Since when?

Dogs are good therapy, though, and that’s the truth….