Fred Basset by Alex Graham for September 24, 2023

Ain’t that the truth. Been there.

It has been years since I saw a dog outside a store like that.

little do the store owners know, you and your mates snitch food from the store all the time Fred!

Aw, Fred. Bassets often look depressed, too.

At least it’s not howling. And maybe you to will get treats from passer-by’s while you wait….

I don’t mind dogs in Home Depot or Lowes but now people are bringing their pet dogs into Safeway. Unsanitary.

there can’t be many places left in thee world where you can do that and come out to find your dog still there. If no one else does, then PETA just might: https://time.coM/4127919/virginia-family-dog-euthanized-peta/

Some people try to have there dog impersonate a Service or Therapy dog to get them in stores.

I live in a dog-friendly town. Most merchants allow dogs inside. I usually left my little friend in the car when I went to the hardware store. One day, I decided to give her a test run. She failed….. so excited she peed in the paint aisle. She said she was sorry but we never tried that again.

I agree with you in this strip, Fred – even when you’re timeless!!

Awww…poor Fred. Can’t catch a break!

Fred should have tried a bit harder. The other dog looked pretty anxious. But Fred did make a sincere effort and TRY. I guess sometimes that’s all you can do.

Great expression art! Lookit at the facial expressions, wonderful, nice libretto…

Unless they are a service dogs

Unless they are service dogs