Red and Rover by Brian Basset for June 23, 2022

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    marilynnbyerly  over 2 years ago

    Dog-loving humans waiting for their own pets to arrive will be busy giving tummy rubs and throwing balls to keep you amused, Rover. Or God will send you back down to be a guardian spirit for your bestest human.

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    rentier  over 2 years ago

    Poor Rover, you will have to go first and to wait!

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    GeorgeInAZ  over 2 years ago

    Sweet and sad.

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    chief tommy  over 2 years ago

    Oh come on — I was having such a good day

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    wmwiii Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Reminds me of a Fredric Brown short-short story.

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    stillfickled Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Rover, you will be Red’s guardian angel dog.

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    Charliegirl Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Aw, jeeze.

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    Calvinist1966  over 2 years ago

    When this wonderful sad-sweet cartoon appeared three years ago, Brian Basset added his own comment towards the end. He apologised to the readers who found it too sad and explained that he was commenting on his own love for his childhood pet.

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    jmworacle  over 2 years ago

    :-(’’’’’’’’

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    Catfeet Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Rover, you’re making my eyes water, again…

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    Susan00100  over 2 years ago

    Once you cross the Rainbow Bridge, Rover, you’ll be cared for by angels until Red joins you. Then, there will be a portion of Heaven just for you!!

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    cherylbab465  over 2 years ago

    Oh my goodness. That sure turned on the water faucet in my eyes.

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    sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Time is different in heaven, Rover! You won’t have to wait long! Just a theory of mine. No proof involved, lol! I have a special feeling for children and animals and kind of wish I hadn’t read this one. Brian, get back to the fun Summer antics!

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    robertdkrebs Premium Member over 2 years ago

    OMG, my Rugby is in ICU in Concord NH. This one hurts!

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    my3dogsons  over 2 years ago

    This brought tears to my eyes. I know we usually outlive our pets, but it still hurts to be reminded of the reality.

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    Zebrastripes  over 2 years ago

    Omg. =~{

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    oakie817  over 2 years ago

    it won’t seem like that long

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    Moonkey Premium Member over 2 years ago

    I console myself with the fact that dogs have shorter lives so we can love more of them. It helps, but I miss every pet I ever had. Even the cat that used to jump off the top of the refrigerator and be unable to really get purchase on my skin and would leave claw marks all the way down me. (She did it when I was doing dishes and had no free hands to grab her.)

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    Spacetech  over 2 years ago

    This will make you cry

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    Malph  over 2 years ago

    Again, I implore – just STOP it Brian Basset! <tear, sniff, heart>

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    kv450  over 2 years ago

    Bittersweet – dogs remind us of our humanity and mortality.

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    rgbourj  over 2 years ago

    Wow! Pretty Heavy.

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    raybarb44  over 2 years ago

    You’ll have St Francis to care for you while you’re waiting……

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    rickmac1937 Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Priceless as usual

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    mymontana  over 2 years ago

    A bit too sad for me

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    Tammie Weber  over 2 years ago

    Awe makes me think of my babies that have passed, I miss them greatly, but hope they are having a good time with no health issues and are happy. Thank you for reminding me how much our dogs love us and miss us when they are gone.

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    bluegrassfan  over 2 years ago

    I have had several Border Collies and currently have three, the oldest oof which turned 16 this month. I lost her mom 8 years ago at a ripe old age, and miss her dearly. I dread when Rascal passes. :-(

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    g04922  over 2 years ago

    Deep thoughts today between a Boy and his Dog.

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    Macushlalondra  over 2 years ago

    Let’s not talk about when Rover crosses the Rainbow Bridge. Red will be so devastated. His whole life is wrapped up in that dog.

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    James Noury Premium Member over 2 years ago

    I lost my dog about 60 years ago. I still cry for her.

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    WCraft Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Dang you! Men from my generation don’t cry and this isn’t helping!

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    sallyseckman  over 2 years ago

    Aaawwww

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    thejanith Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Rover, don’t worry. Up in Heaven they don’t have time the same way we do. It’ll only feel like a few seconds.

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    CEER45  over 2 years ago

    if it were only true…….

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    WentHulk  over 2 years ago

    Awwwwww so cute.

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    lawguy05  over 2 years ago

    Is someone chopping onions in here?

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    Michael Rosser Premium Member over 2 years ago

    Oof. It just got really dusty in the office and my allergies started acting up…

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    Space Man Spiff  over 2 years ago

    Wow, this one hits you in the heart!

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    jth4510  over 2 years ago

    Outside of reality here, but just had a tropical fish die this week. I had him in the tank for over 13 years! Probably no rainbow bridge for wet pets!

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    asrialfeeple  over 2 years ago

    It seems barefoot season has started.

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    NorrieFar Premium Member over 2 years ago

    I would comment but I have melted into a giant puddle!!!

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    ChrisTrey  over 2 years ago

    I guess I was the only one thinking: “Rover, just push Red in head first, and he’ll be waiting for you?”

    Sorry, been a bad few years for me. Ever since my own Rover – aka Ms Tracie – passed away.

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    JoHo Premium Member over 2 years ago

    OMG! A punch n the reality Gonads! Wait, if only there was a heaven. Oh, there must be, Brad Paisley and Andy Griffith said it was there, and they are waiting on a woman to get there.

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    hubbard3188  over 2 years ago

    OK, I teared up at this. I remember a quote from Will Rodgers: “If dogs don’t go to heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.”

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    tvstevie  over 2 years ago

    Careful what you wish for!

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    glecejatoba  over 2 years ago

    I miss my Mel…

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    Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 2 years ago

    You’re making me cry, Brian.

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