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.
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.
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!
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.)
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.
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. :-(
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.
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.
rentier over 2 years ago
Poor Rover, you will have to go first and to wait!
GeorgeInAZ over 2 years ago
Sweet and sad.
chief tommy over 2 years ago
Oh come on — I was having such a good day
wmwiii Premium Member over 2 years ago
Reminds me of a Fredric Brown short-short story.
stillfickled Premium Member over 2 years ago
Rover, you will be Red’s guardian angel dog.
Charliegirl Premium Member over 2 years ago
Aw, jeeze.
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.
jmworacle over 2 years ago
:-(’’’’’’’’
Catfeet Premium Member over 2 years ago
Rover, you’re making my eyes water, again…
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!!
cherylbab465 over 2 years ago
Oh my goodness. That sure turned on the water faucet in my eyes.
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!
robertdkrebs Premium Member over 2 years ago
OMG, my Rugby is in ICU in Concord NH. This one hurts!
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.
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
Omg. =~{
oakie817 over 2 years ago
it won’t seem like that long
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.)
Spacetech over 2 years ago
This will make you cry
Malph over 2 years ago
Again, I implore – just STOP it Brian Basset! <tear, sniff, heart>
kv450 over 2 years ago
Bittersweet – dogs remind us of our humanity and mortality.
rgbourj over 2 years ago
Wow! Pretty Heavy.
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
You’ll have St Francis to care for you while you’re waiting……
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Priceless as usual
mymontana over 2 years ago
A bit too sad for me
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.
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. :-(
g04922 over 2 years ago
Deep thoughts today between a Boy and his Dog.
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.
James Noury Premium Member over 2 years ago
I lost my dog about 60 years ago. I still cry for her.
WCraft Premium Member over 2 years ago
Dang you! Men from my generation don’t cry and this isn’t helping!
sallyseckman over 2 years ago
Aaawwww
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.
CEER45 over 2 years ago
if it were only true…….
WentHulk over 2 years ago
Awwwwww so cute.
lawguy05 over 2 years ago
Is someone chopping onions in here?
Michael Rosser Premium Member over 2 years ago
Oof. It just got really dusty in the office and my allergies started acting up…
Space Man Spiff over 2 years ago
Wow, this one hits you in the heart!
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!
asrialfeeple over 2 years ago
It seems barefoot season has started.
NorrieFar Premium Member over 2 years ago
I would comment but I have melted into a giant puddle!!!
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.
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.
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.”
tvstevie over 2 years ago
Careful what you wish for!
glecejatoba over 2 years ago
I miss my Mel…
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 2 years ago
You’re making me cry, Brian.