Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for April 11, 2024

They really needed Sign Man…who drew that sign, Jeffy from Family Circus?

Who’s grooming who?

P1 Is this really a good idea? The ants are arriving in columns. Can the fleas and tics be far behind? Judging by the crowd, there is a serious dog hygiene crisis in MILFord.

P1.5 (Bonus panel) “No bark, Keri.”

P2 As Kari hoses down someone’s dog, it triggers an episode of PTSD with a flashback to the night at the sweatshop remembering the best stew she ever had there when the question, “hey, where’s Fang?” popped into her head.

P3 Sniff, sniff. (Dog thought bubble): She doesn’t smell pretty to me.

Coach Luke, cleanup on aisle 2, stat! He mutters to himself, Who let the dogs out?

Dorothy’s allergies make it a ruff day for her.

Since it’s “dog grooming”, Peanut and Inma have to get in line too.

So? How much did they make after expenses? 100$?

Who is liable when someone gets bitten? Get me Judge Parker!

Anxious dogs in a crowded area equal spontaneous Pittsburgh Platters. Coach Cami shows Inma how to scoop a pinched loaf.

Talk about a bad haircut day waiting to happen.

I have to say, this is so much more exciting than a Lift-A-Thon!

The cost to rent the tent, and the water bill was offset by the money they saved with that low quality sign.

P 2.5 (Dottie): “…because we have games and practice, Einstein…”

Dotty’s dog: “Man this human smells nice!”

valley tech raising more money doing a dish washing fundraiser

i know marty moon has a dog and hes not there cheap guy

meanwhile inma chasing down marmaduke who grabbed the hijib off her head

The 411 is that Gil Thorp has officially gone to the dogs.

P 2 (dog thought bubble): “…mmmmmm….what is that wonderful smell?…I like when humans don’t shower for a few days…….”

Keri wearing Punisher earrings spraying a smiling, sitting erect pooch. Woulda been cool showing the dog shaking off the water, drenching Peanut.

“Oh look, there’s Jami Thorp with Huckleberry Hound!!!!! And look at those little booties the dog’s wearing!!!! They’ll definitely win Best in Show.”

“BARK! BARK!”

Best dialogue in this strip for months.

I’m not sure what that brown dog said in P1, but it sure píssed off the gray one. And speaking of being píssed off, I know you’d be píssed off if Mopped Up Thorp wasn’t published today. But luckily for you, it now is.

moppedupthorp wordpress com/2024/04/11/unhappy-dog/

Dog grooming day? What about a cat who identifies as a dog, are they welcome?

Dog, dog. Dog eat dog.

Pun on “grooming” ?