Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan for April 19, 2021

In this case, Poncho is NOT a clever dog, since he’s startling a skunk and will soon smell horrible — and, of course, bring that smell home…

The “squirrel” may have a negative response to being called a squirrel.

His response may be scent to Poncho.

Poncho is about to discover the real reason why Pepe le Pew was cancelled!

Yeah, Poncho, a big squirrel with a body odor problem.

C’mon, Carmen! You know by now that when Poncho “barrows” something, it will lead to Chaos!

I believe that is a very stinky squirrel!

Poncho did you try barking first ?

French accent?

just not very bright…

Poncho has no scents at all.

Poncho will need a tomato juice bath after being sprayed by the startled skunk.

Oh, he’s a clever dog all right. Just maybe not so good at taxonomy.

Okay Poncho. Way to go clever dude! I’m sure Pepe Le Phew there will fear you way more, in a few seconds. …popcorn anyone?

That’s no squirrel, man.

I see new cook ware in Carmens future.

Then again……

As long as they don’t meet up with that unpolitically correct Pepe LePew!

Poncho, you are a little stinker

Which brings us to the question: why do so many dogs get sprayed in the face by skunks?Answer: They misinterpret the skunk’s lifted tail as an INVITATION to come and sniff. (According to a nature show I watched last week.)

MMMMM…… spicy squirrel!

Uh, Poncho… I don’t think that’s a squirrel…

That wooden spoon will never be the same.

Uh oh

This will not end well!

That dog isn’t too bright, is he?

Get the tomato juice out.

Sometimes. Not this time.