Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for April 24, 2019

Yes, Mr. Stusse does seem to have gone to the dogs.

He’s got a new leash on life.

“Wussy” Stusse always was a team player. If there was a gap, he would fill it. And his tie makes up for the lack of a big red tongue.

Actually this might not be intentional. I see the leash from the dog on his right is wrapped around his head and arm. He probably did not want to lose his hat! So watch out for dog walkers with oversized packs! You might get absorbed!

Is this taking a walk on the wild side?

He fits right in – one of the gang!

At least he gets to be the lead dog.

He loves playing Pack-Man!

He tends to move a little faster when the dogs behind him goose him in the rear…

He’s still trying to find his life’s Gravy Train…

And nary a quibble about kibble nibbles…

Thd dog walker is wondering where the hat suddenly appeared from, and why one of the dogs is able to yell, “Help! Let me out!”

I’m glad you’re all being so blasé about this.

I think there was an exposé of this stuff on Channel 32’s Ballard County After Dark.

It may have started accidentally….

but a lot of men discover that they love to be controlled.

The feeling of helplessness is addictive.

Next he’ll be asking for a collar and leash of his own….

hopefully not in public.

I hope his wife is understanding.

Please re-leash me,

let me go…

hE HAS BEEN CALLED A SOB all his life so he decided to live up to it today.

Stusse is working out for next winter’s Iditarod. He’s also sniffing around for a few new members for his team.

Dogs on the right seem a little more excited about the whole event.

Cue up Bad Company……He’s Running with the Pack……never looking back!!!

♪♫ "I met them at the candy store.

They turned around and tangled me.

You get the picture?"

“Yes, we see.”

“That’s when I became the leader of the pack…” ♪♫

One has to wonder why Mr Stusse was crawling on the sidewalk to begin with.. looking for that nickle he lost a week ago? Fortunately though, today’s aftershave is not tricking the dogs to think he is in heat.

The look on his face? One of the guys in the back decided to check him out.

Mr. Stusse is a bit obtuse in the dog department. But he did manage to join a K-nine unit.

You sure that isn’t Arthur Spooner?