Red and Rover by Brian Basset for January 31, 2012
January 30, 2012
February 01, 2012
Transcript:
You're definitely staying home from school today, young man. I'll give them a call right now. If mom already packed me a lunch, I'll see if she'll give it to you. That's the furthest thing from my mind right now.
when I was a kid our cat Alex used to sit with me whenever I was sick. We grew up together and he never did it for either of my sisters. He was a good kitty.
Dogs have a sense for people in pain or suffering. I am repaying my right now for all the times she has been my company in times of pain and sadness. She has been sick for a month and a half I have been there for her all the way because she has been there for me before. Glad to say she is 90% better.
Red and Rover may not always be funny, but they often have that Aww moment. Much like the imortal Family Circus. We don’t always read it for laughs, but when the laugh isn’t there there is usualy a warm and fuzzy that comes with it.
rover will stick by his side until he passes out… then he will go and find out if mom already made a lunch, make quick work of it, and then go back to reds side.
Long ago I had a small golden Spanial named Snoopy; he had a bone that he just loved. One evening when I fell sick I felt a movement on the bed and he had come in and laid his bone on my chest. He would give up his favorite possession if it would help me get better.I feel that is one of the big differences between people and dogs…
Love this comic strip; so glad our paper carries it! This one reminds me of our dachshund, Fritz; he never left the kid’s side when one of them was sick.
comicgos over 12 years ago
My kind of dog – Rover!
Catfeet Premium Member over 12 years ago
Lucky Red—Rover loves you more than a box lunch!
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
That’s got to be a first. When isn’t he thinking of food?
Jerry Bierema Premium Member over 12 years ago
man’s best friend indeed
Jeeper Premium Member over 12 years ago
I want a Rover.
fierorose over 12 years ago
A dog cozying up to you is the best medicine!
pswhitlark over 12 years ago
Aw…. Rover makes a great nurse. Makes me miss my dog even more.
Bodogette over 12 years ago
I want to be as awesome as my dog thinks I am
Patricia Bocklage Premium Member over 12 years ago
Rover is such a sweetie! Passing on a lunch for Red. :)
lightenup Premium Member over 12 years ago
Awwww! Rover in that last panel is so sweet!!
mkhill over 12 years ago
nurse Rover on duty
gforgina over 12 years ago
This is so nice. I’m sure Red feels better already. Love the last panel: a dog and his boy.
arendtma over 12 years ago
Rover is the true friend we all need
716PMedGuy over 12 years ago
everybody needs a friend like Rover
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 12 years ago
i said it yesterday.…a friend indeed
momfrank over 12 years ago
And who says laughter is the best medicine? It’s puppy love!
redpony2023 over 12 years ago
Awww, so sweet! Pets are such good nurses.
OhioBetty over 12 years ago
Rover rocks.
Stephen Gilberg over 12 years ago
Almost forgot that Rover is canonically Red’s guardian angel dog. That’s why he pushes aside hunger at a time like this.
katybissell over 12 years ago
when I was a kid our cat Alex used to sit with me whenever I was sick. We grew up together and he never did it for either of my sisters. He was a good kitty.
millibob over 12 years ago
I have a Rover. His name is Buddy!!
EdFenster Premium Member over 12 years ago
Rover’s an even better reason to stay home from school than being sick.
cleokaya over 12 years ago
Very touching . I hope all is well with you family. My computer crashed and I lost all my contact info.
Honey424 over 12 years ago
Dogs have a sense for people in pain or suffering. I am repaying my right now for all the times she has been my company in times of pain and sadness. She has been sick for a month and a half I have been there for her all the way because she has been there for me before. Glad to say she is 90% better.
Hussell over 12 years ago
Red and Rover may not always be funny, but they often have that Aww moment. Much like the imortal Family Circus. We don’t always read it for laughs, but when the laugh isn’t there there is usualy a warm and fuzzy that comes with it.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 12 years ago
my boy is 12. he naps a lot now…
scratchtasia Premium Member over 12 years ago
So he really is sick . . .
Comic Minister Premium Member over 12 years ago
Your dog really loves having your lunch Red!
eadn over 12 years ago
Poor Rover! Maybe he’ll be up to lunch later.
geminifaerie over 12 years ago
Gotta love the comfort of a dear 4-legged friend. :)
guardchild over 12 years ago
Aww … How cute!!
kzcreations.com over 12 years ago
rover will stick by his side until he passes out… then he will go and find out if mom already made a lunch, make quick work of it, and then go back to reds side.
yellowpups over 12 years ago
Unconditional love!
Linda Solomon over 12 years ago
<3
sugargirl over 12 years ago
Oh, such tender love!
keyblademaster125 over 12 years ago
such a nice doggie like mine :)
Elderflower over 12 years ago
Aww – that’s another tear in the eye moment!
craigwestlake over 12 years ago
Long ago I had a small golden Spanial named Snoopy; he had a bone that he just loved. One evening when I fell sick I felt a movement on the bed and he had come in and laid his bone on my chest. He would give up his favorite possession if it would help me get better.I feel that is one of the big differences between people and dogs…
crosenla over 12 years ago
Hero of the day
jason.rowland over 12 years ago
cool
Kitsuneko over 12 years ago
My cat always knows when I’m not feeling well too and there’s nothing like snuggles from your best friend to make you feel just a bit better.
MARK SHOENFELT Premium Member over 12 years ago
Good old Rover.
frchazz over 12 years ago
most days, laughs. today (1-31) , tears. I once had a “rover”.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 12 years ago
Now that’s unconditional love!
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 12 years ago
Atta boy, Rover. A few puppy kisses and Red will be back on his feet in no time.
darkknightleader over 12 years ago
I wish I had a dog that nice.
ajca77 over 12 years ago
A pet is the best medicine!
one-non_blonde over 12 years ago
that’s so precious!
ahem Premium Member over 12 years ago
Furthest thing from Rover’s mind? Sounds like someone oughta be taking his temp.
GinaLatina over 12 years ago
Love this comic strip; so glad our paper carries it! This one reminds me of our dachshund, Fritz; he never left the kid’s side when one of them was sick.
smself over 12 years ago
Always love Red & Rover.
Deborah Kai over 12 years ago
Awww, Rover is so special! A lot of touching tales in comments today. Red & Rover bring out the happy, warm in all of us! Thank you Brian!
shyrobb over 12 years ago
I have a tshirt that reads…my therapist has a wet nose!
kristencuwrf over 12 years ago
doggy snuggle!
Petemejia77 over 12 years ago
Pets are the best when one is sick. I had a cat that totally knew something was wrong with me when I was sick out of my brain and in bed for a week.