Well, I discovered something by accident – bumped “random” and it took me to the middle of the Goldie origin story. I was clicking back on strips as there was also a story line about the raccoons (how timely) – Tommy went undercover as a report – and found Oct. 15, 2019 to be quite interesting. It appears that Sophie may have already known about Gutter! Check out her drawing/painting in the last panel!!
My best guess? After so many years, the husband just goes along with the wife’s whims. Who knows how many other things have caught (and lost) her interest? The pristine (as I commented the other day – not “lived in” looking) house – not sure if the furniture is white or if its furniture covers – everything it its place, and her (ahem) acquisition of Sophie make me think it’s all about appearances, and taking pleasure in things, not other people or life experiences. As for the security system, probably lives in distrust of others – that they will take what she has – which is ironic since she took something that belongs to someone else! My best hope: that the husband will be the hero and do the right thing (take her to the vet, return her to her rightful home).
Well, the home does seem to have that “not lived in” look to it. White rug, white furniture. Not what I’d call child or pet friendly. Heck, it’s not ME friendly and I’m a grown woman!!
Yes, Lupin’s anger, always well expressed by his eyebrows, Elvis’s dignified (albeit dirt covered) pose, Puck sticking his tongue out (one of my all time favorites when she has the cats do this!). And … has it not been mentioned yet? TOE BEANS. Full on frontal Pucky toe beans!!
Not that he doesn’t have skills … but maybe their system is really a notch above what he is used to dealing with?