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* [[https://mutts.com/products/strip-113023?variant=47776245907761 Guard Dog is finally free]]

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* Mooch and Earl's relationship. While they reacted rather aggressively when they first met, within the next few strips they quickly became friends. Earl pretty much acts like a little brother to Mooch, whom he looks up to and views as a big influence of what he is. Mooch, on the other hand, didn't even know that Earl was a dog until he told him, but instead of being afraid of him, he accepted it and he and Earl became curious about their mannerisms.

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* Mooch and Earl's relationship. The two love and support each other and they act very similar to siblings. They even sleep together.
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While they reacted rather aggressively when they first met, within the next few strips they quickly became friends. Earl pretty much acts like a little brother to Mooch, whom he looks up to and views as a big influence of what he is. Mooch, on the other hand, Mooch didn't even know that Earl was a dog until he told him, but instead of being afraid of him, he accepted it and he and Earl then became curious about their mannerisms.each other's mannerisms. Since then, they have been inseparable, much to the delight of Ozzie and Millie.


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* The cover of ''Darling, I Love You'' features Earl receiving a kiss from Mooch, which is made even better in the following poem, "acting afraid":
''you were acting afraid''\\
''in a dream''\\
''so I kissed you awake''\\
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* Mooch and Earl's relationship. While they reacted rather aggressively when they first met, within the next few strips they quickly became friends. Earl pretty much acts like a little brother to Mooch, whom he looks up to and views as a big influence of what he is. Mooch, on the other hand, didn't even know that Earl was a dog until he told him, but instead of being afraid of him, he accepted it and he and Earl became curious about their mannerisms.


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* The children's book ''Wag!'' is all about the reasons why Earl's tail wags. Why? [[CaptainObviousReveal Because of love.]] It becomes even more heartwarming when you realize it's a tribute to [=McDonnell=]'s beloved dog, Earl, who died in 2007.
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* In 2013, Millie decides to whip up a vegan Thanksgiving for her family, not just because she wanted to try a plant-based diet [[StatusQuoIsGod (which she does not)]], but because she's concerned about her family's health and well-being. While this might not seem like much, it's implied that she was inspired to even prepare such a meal from none other than her own cat, Mooch.
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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-091994/ Earl's description of Ozzie.]]
-->'''Mooch:''' What's an Ozzie?
-->'''Earl:''' He's the guy who feeds me, gives me treats, rubs my belly, takes me for rides - My Ozzie.
-->'''Mooch:''' Where can I get one?
-->'''Earl:''' You can't. He's mine.


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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-101418/ Ozzie and Earl are just walking each other home.]]
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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-052800/ The "World Has Changed" strip]], created as a tribute to ''Creator/CharlesSchulz'', who died three months prior to this strip's publication in 2000.

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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-112201/ This strip]], like many other comics during this time, celebrating Thanksgiving by being thankful for what we have in the moment, including the firefighters and police officers that sacrificed their own lives to save others during [[UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror 9/11]]. Mooch's line says it all.

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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-112201/ This strip]], like many other comics during this that time, celebrating Thanksgiving by being thankful for what we have in the moment, including the firefighters and police officers that sacrificed their own lives to save others during [[UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror 9/11]]. Mooch's line says it all.


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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-102418/ For Unity Day in 2018]], a man decides to finally unchain his dog and allow him to live inside his house. While its depiction of acceptance and inclusion is inaccurate, it's sweet nonetheless.

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** [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-110607 "My first family gave me up because I got too big. My new family loves me just as I am. That's big."]]

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** [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-110607 -->'''Bowser:''' "My first family gave me up because I got too big. My new family loves me just as I am. That's big."]]"



* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-050299/ "I'M A KEEPER!"]]

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* Earl and his Ozzie. The two are inseparable; they love playing with each other, taking long walks in the forest and seem to enjoy each other's company, especially when Ozzie comes home.



* There is also Doozy, the AnimalLover, who passes Guard Dog's yard on her way to and from school. Sometimes she'll stop and PetTheDog, and being shown some love does wonders for his outlook on the rest of the day.

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* There is There's also Doozy, the AnimalLover, who passes Guard Dog's yard on her way to and from school. Sometimes she'll stop and PetTheDog, and being shown some love does wonders for his outlook on the rest of the day.day.
* In the earlier strips, Earl used to call Mooch [[AffectionateNickname "Moochie"]], much like Millie. Unfortunately, this was dropped later on, possibly due to some readers interpreting it as [[HoYay something else]].



* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-021411 Why is Valentine's Day so special to Earl and Ozzie?]] Because it was the first time Ozzie ever saw Earl's face... at the animal shelter. Awww.

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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-021411 Why is Valentine's Day so special to Earl and Ozzie?]] [[FridgeBrilliance Because it was the first time Ozzie ever saw Earl's face... at the animal shelter. ]] Awww.
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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-021411 Why is Valentine's Day so special to Earl and Ozzie?]] Because it was the first time Ozzie ever saw Earl's face... at the animal shelter. Awww.
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* [[This strip https://mutts.com/product/strip-112201/]], like many other comics during this time, celebrating Thanksgiving by being thankful for what we have in the moment, including the firefighters and police officers that sacrificed their own lives to save others during [[TheWarOnTerror 9/11]]. Mooch's line says it all.

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* [[This strip https://mutts.com/product/strip-112201/]], [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-112201/ This strip]], like many other comics during this time, celebrating Thanksgiving by being thankful for what we have in the moment, including the firefighters and police officers that sacrificed their own lives to save others during [[TheWarOnTerror [[UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror 9/11]]. Mooch's line says it all.
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* [[This strip https://mutts.com/product/strip-112201/]], like many other comics during this time, celebrating Thanksgiving by being thankful for what we have in the moment, including the firefighters and police officers that sacrificed their own lives to save others during [[TheWarOnTerror 9/11]]. Mooch's line says it all.
-->'''Mooch:''' We have a '''lot''' to be thankful for.

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* The strip has a feature where now and then a week will be spent telling the story of a shelter animal from that animal's point of view. Quite a few {{Tear Jerker}}s happen with this as well. These are based off of real animals the author has visited.
* There is also a little girl who passes The Guard Dog's yard on her way to and from school. Sometimes she'll stop and PetTheDog, and being shown some love does wonders for his outlook on the rest of the day.

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* The strip has a feature where now and then a week '''As per the rules, all spoilers will be spent telling unmarked. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned!'''

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* ''Shelter Stories'', a series outside of the main strip that is featured on the first week of May and November (for National Animal Shelter Awareness Week) It tells
the story of a shelter animal from that animal's their point of view. Quite a few {{Tear Jerker}}s happen with this as well. These are based off of real animals the author has visited.
** Sometimes there will be updates in which the pet reveals what has happened since being adopted.
** [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-110607 "My first family gave me up because I got too big. My new family loves me just as I am. That's big."]]
* There is also a little girl Doozy, the AnimalLover, who passes The Guard Dog's yard on her way to and from school. Sometimes she'll stop and PetTheDog, and being shown some love does wonders for his outlook on the rest of the day.day.
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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-110607/ A "Shelter Stories Update" with Bowser, a dog who wound up in the shelter because he got too big]].
-->"My first family gave me up because I got too big. My new family loves me just as I am. That's big."



* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-123117/ "Happy New Year, Earl."]]

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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-123117/ "Happy New Year, Earl."]]"]]
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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-021716/ And speaking of hugs]]...

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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-021716/ And speaking of hugs]]...hugs]]…
* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-123117/ "Happy New Year, Earl."]]
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* [[https://mutts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/121513.gif Shtinky gives a bear a hug]].

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* [[https://mutts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/121513.gif Shtinky gives a bear a hug]].hug]].
* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-021716/ And speaking of hugs]]...
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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-122508/ Earl's to-do list for December 25th]].

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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-122508/ Earl's to-do list for December 25th]].25th]].
* [[https://mutts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/121513.gif Shtinky gives a bear a hug]].
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-->"My first family gave me up because I got too big. My new family loves me just as I am. That's big."

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-->"My first family gave me up because I got too big. My new family loves me just as I am. That's big.""
* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-122508/ Earl's to-do list for December 25th]].
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* Frank is busy... [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-112005/ spending time with old friends]].

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* Frank is busy... [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-112005/ spending time with old friends]].friends]].
* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-110607/ A "Shelter Stories Update" with Bowser, a dog who wound up in the shelter because he got too big]].
-->"My first family gave me up because I got too big. My new family loves me just as I am. That's big."
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* [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-050299/ "I'M A KEEPER!"]]
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* There was an arc once about someone with a chainsaw about to cut down a certain tree. One day's strip had elderly curmudgeon Frank react, "''Oh no'', Millie! They can't chop down ''that'' tree!!!" His wife Millie was surprised: "I never knew Frank was such an environmentalist!" The tree has "F+M" carved on it.

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* There was an arc once about someone with a chainsaw about to cut down a certain tree. [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-091998/ One day's strip strip]] had elderly curmudgeon Frank react, "''Oh no'', Millie! They can't chop down ''that'' tree!!!" His wife Millie was surprised: "I never knew Frank was such an environmentalist!" The tree has "F+M" carved on it.
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* There was an arc once about someone with a chainsaw about to cut down a certain tree. One day's strip had elderly curmudgeon Frank react, "''Oh no'', Millie! They can't chop down ''that'' tree!!!" His wife Millie was surprised: "I never knew Frank was such an environmentalist!" The tree has "F+M" carved on it.

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* There was an arc once about someone with a chainsaw about to cut down a certain tree. One day's strip had elderly curmudgeon Frank react, "''Oh no'', Millie! They can't chop down ''that'' tree!!!" His wife Millie was surprised: "I never knew Frank was such an environmentalist!" The tree has "F+M" carved on it.it.
* Frank is busy... [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-112005/ spending time with old friends]].
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* The strip has a feature where now and then a week will be spent telling the story of a shelter animal from that animal's point of view. Quite a few {{Tear Jerker}}s happen with this as well. These are based off of real animals the author has visited.
* There is also a little girl who passes The Guard Dog's yard on her way to and from school. Sometimes she'll stop and PetTheDog, and being shown some love does wonders for his outlook on the rest of the day.
* There was an arc once about someone with a chainsaw about to cut down a certain tree. One day's strip had elderly curmudgeon Frank react, "''Oh no'', Millie! They can't chop down ''that'' tree!!!" His wife Millie was surprised: "I never knew Frank was such an environmentalist!" The tree has "F+M" carved on it.

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