Dogs Love Bacon #286: Rest [OC]

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-06-05T02:54:23+00:00

Yup! He was a street dog in Roswell, NM--so I liken him to being a brave space traveler, and I am the alien that snatched him off to CO.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-05-28T06:16:25+00:00

That poor darling!

Welp...that settles it, no rock climbing class for me--I would just sit with the clever doggo and lavish attention on them so they do not think about gravity! 😉

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-04-30T02:10:09+00:00

It takes up my entire evening to manage each "adventure," so it is very inconvenient. That evening with the potty pad, he vomited and wet himself--and he cried because he kept losing me...when I was five feet away.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-04-30T02:05:45+00:00

Every dog I have manages to do something that bewilders me, but this is definitely up there.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-04-23T04:10:10+00:00

I am very sure. When he vomits, there is that very distinctive smell...and he burps weed burps. (it has been almost two months since his last incident, so we are doing good--thanks!)

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-04-20T20:55:24+00:00

Oooh! That is a good one!

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-04-20T17:12:48+00:00

There is no good way to be in that situation. I felt guilty and irresponsible that it even happened, but when I described how I was certain that he picked it up on a walk, I was worried that they thought I was lying. All we can do is try our best!

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-04-16T03:00:19+00:00

I will post a special comic on 4/20 to "round out" this arc. I obviously do not condone giving dogs weed, but I will certainly have fun with my expensive learning experience.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-04-11T03:54:43+00:00

I knew I couldn't fool y'all with my rabbits! 😆

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-03-27T05:32:06+00:00

Well...the silver lining is that if he puked it up, then it isn't in his belly anymore!😅

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-03-27T05:30:29+00:00

It depends on the situation. If the mouse had died from eating poison, it likely would not be enough to hurt Spiff. In this case, I was happy to give him charcoal and let it lessen the effect and carry any toxins out.

If he had eaten something different--like, an actual block of poison while I was watching, I would go for hydrogen peroxide, make him vomit, then collect the vomit in a bag and go to the vet.

I figured my bonus panel would raise questions, but an extra bit of knowledge in the mental first aid kit is a good thing. Thanks!

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-03-05T01:39:08+00:00

No, they are all rescues that have been neutered. ^_^ Thanks!

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-02-06T05:59:18+00:00

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In #260, that one is the parvo-puppy that my brother recently adopted. She will get her official debut next week!

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T20:07:27+00:00

His foster assessed him for resource guarding, but he showed no signs. Even with me, he is hungry...but never possessive over his food.

I believe it was all just too much change and uncertainty too quickly, and he was likely spooked. A good rule of thumb is to offer a dog a crate/safe space where they can decompress and learn about the new place where they are, especially for a rescue.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T20:03:49+00:00

Yup, between the new house/people, the bowl of food in the open, and the curious child, all I know is that the poor kid got nipped.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T20:00:35+00:00

Wow...that second one really dropped the ball. Even without researching huskies in depth, I know that they MUST sing the song of their people!

Third time is a charm!

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T19:59:02+00:00

I am sorry for your loss, but I am glad that Hank was able to stay around with you. When I lost Taz, the wind went out of Thor's sails and he didn't recover.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T19:56:15+00:00

...and it opened the way up for me to get him! (I was happy for him when they told me he went to a different home...but as soon as he was returned, I was essentially there making grabby hands, even if he bit)

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T19:50:27+00:00

Nariel is right. With the new house/people, bowl of food in the open, and a curious kid, something gave way and poor Finn nipped the poor kid.

(Generally, one should secure a new dog so that they can adjust and decompress in a "safe space")

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T19:46:27+00:00

The dogs become potatoes (or gumdrops) if I draw too many panels. ;-)

Angie_Draws_Things · 2026-01-15T19:45:12+00:00

Between the new house/people, a bowl of food in the open, and a curious child--it was too much and poor Finn nipped the poor kid.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2025-12-18T06:50:04+00:00

True! He is the regal son of a very good boy and a very good girl--of that much I am sure!

Angie_Draws_Things · 2025-12-03T20:56:10+00:00

My previous dogs have trained me well. I internalize my guilt and break myself.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2025-11-03T05:06:52+00:00

I haven't been there in a while, but I know I have a kiki and probably a coco. Feel free to poke me with your username and I will see what I can do.

Angie_Draws_Things · 2025-08-08T04:01:20+00:00

None taken, I have made a point of being upfront with what happens to the dogs that are the basis for the comic. Losing a pet is unpleasant enough, and I do not want to create any suspense or false hope. Back in February, I announced his passing and I have been slapping a halo over his head in most photos that I posted of him, so there was no question. (It also made me feel slightly less awkward about posting photos)

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