In all seriousness, I like that Mr. Gilbert gave this comic a more solemn tone during this part of his tenure. Even the life of a happy-go-lucky dog like Buckles is bound to have sad and/or slower moments in between some of the more joyous occasions. Though his mother’s story will undoubtedly be a tear-jerker, it’s wonderful to know that Buckles even met a couple of his family members. In the words of Jill, “You have two families.”
I would have thought she would have been the first one he wanted to see when they got to the farm. I assume that she has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge as is looking down over them now.
When I took in a litter of kittens and their mother many years ago, I made sure I kept the mother because I knew it was unlikely anyone would take her and I felt she had been through enough. She lived to 20 and was the best momma anyone ever had.
dadthedawg Premium Member 18 days ago
This has the makings of a tearjerker…..
Macushlalondra 18 days ago
Uh oh…
iggyman 18 days ago
Hope not too sad.
Pet 18 days ago
No! I don’t want to hear it.
Nothing sad today, please!
cmerb 18 days ago
Awww : (
Jym Shipman Premium Member 18 days ago
Oh, no….
CaveCat87 18 days ago
A much sadder story than that of Snoopy and his siblings.
feefers_ 18 days ago
Oh no. Please no dead doggy stories
cmerb 18 days ago
Buckles in the last panel is so precious : )
Joseph comicinthestrip 18 days ago
David Gilbert: [writes arc about Buckles almost dying in a car accident]
the fans: “Our boy nearly died! How could this possibly get worse‽”
David Gilbert: “You’re about to find out.”
the fans: “Doggone it!”
Joseph comicinthestrip 18 days ago
In all seriousness, I like that Mr. Gilbert gave this comic a more solemn tone during this part of his tenure. Even the life of a happy-go-lucky dog like Buckles is bound to have sad and/or slower moments in between some of the more joyous occasions. Though his mother’s story will undoubtedly be a tear-jerker, it’s wonderful to know that Buckles even met a couple of his family members. In the words of Jill, “You have two families.”
Willi Nilli 18 days ago
I agree with Pet and Chess, I come here because Buckles is a sweet and happy strip.
j.l.farmer 18 days ago
I would have thought she would have been the first one he wanted to see when they got to the farm. I assume that she has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge as is looking down over them now.
fuzzbucket Premium Member 17 days ago
I know that story. I lost mine after 14 years.
olds_cool63 17 days ago
No interest in dear ol’ dad, Buckles? Oh…bring on the “sadness”! Hahahaha!
lindz.coop Premium Member 17 days ago
When I took in a litter of kittens and their mother many years ago, I made sure I kept the mother because I knew it was unlikely anyone would take her and I felt she had been through enough. She lived to 20 and was the best momma anyone ever had.