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DOG LAUGHS – TBT: Frodo The Sheltie – Upstaged

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Picture this: Your mum’s making magic happen in the kitchen again. It’s one of the reasons you hang out with her there. If you’re lucky, a slice of carrot will drop, if you’re loved 3 or 4 will hit the floor, and mate, you are loved. But this day, there’s a smell that’s both familiar and new. It’s warm and comforting, with a hint of sweetness. You can’t quite place it, in fact, angels might have difficulty with describing it.

  • Cover image for a 3 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs. It's a Frodo The Sheltie Strip, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Picture this: Your mum's making magic happen in the kitchen again. It's one of the reasons you hang out with her there. If you're lucky, a slice of carrot will drop, if you're loved 3 or 4 will hit the floor, and mate, you are loved. But this day, there's a smell that's both familiar and new. It's warm and comforting, with a hint of sweetness. You can't quite place it, in fact, angels might have difficulty with describing it.
  • First panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, Frodo, a sheltie, is sitting behind his mum in the kitchen. His nose is stretched up, taking in the amazing aroma. He asks, in a thick Scottish accent, "Ma, what on earth is that heavenly smell?" Raquel, his mum, turns around and smiles. "Oh, do you like that, boy? We’ve got something good bakin' in the bread machine!"
  • Second panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo, with his eyes wide open, sniffed the air hungrily.. Frodo exclaimed, "Are ye serious, Mum? A machine does that?" Frodo asked, his eyes wide with wonder. "Really? Can it be... something so mind-bogglingly wonderful comin' from a machine?"
  • Third panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Upstaged. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo turns round and glares at the hoover."Ye useless wee thing," he says. "Why can't ye be more like that?"
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DOG LAUGHS – Forever Angelic Reunion Meadows (ft. Frodo The Sheltie)

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Picture this: It’s a lovely day, and you feel the grass between your toes. Suddenly, True Love calls out to you. How do you respond? The only way you can: you run full throttle towards it. And that’s exactly what our sheltie, Frodo, did on July 16th, 2022.

  • This is "Dog Laughs," a comic strip by Gordon Bagshaw. Today’s comic strip features Frodo The Sheltie Title: “Forever Angelic Reunion Meadows” Number of panels: 5 plus and extra special image. Picture this: It's a lovely day, and you feel the grass between your toes. Suddenly, True Love calls out to you. How do you respond? The only way you can: you run full throttle towards it. And that's exactly what our sheltie, Frodo, did on July 16th, 2022.
  • Panel 1 of 5: Frodo the Sheltie is basking in the warm sunlight as the gentle breeze rustles through the grass. Suddenly, a rainbow arcs across the sky and lowers itself in front of him. From the rainbow, the Great Shepherd calls out in a soft voice, "Frodo, come here, my boy." Frodo looks up, recognizing the voice of his beloved master. "Shep!" he exclaims, wagging his tail in excitement.
  • Panel 2 of 5: Frodo the Sheltie leaps up with excitement and runs towards Shep, his paws now landing on a vibrant rainbow bridge that fills him with joy. The colors of the rainbow intensify with every step he takes, filling the surroundings with a warm and inviting glow. Frodo can't help but let out a joyful, "Woohoo!" as he runs towards Shep, eager to reach his beloved master.
  • Panel 3 of 5: Frodo sits down in front of Shep on the rainbow bridge. Shep affectionately pets the sheltie's mane and asks, "My boy, do you believe in FARM?” Frodo relaxes in the warm embrace and replies, "You betcha." The rainbow colors continue to swirl around them, creating a peaceful and magical atmosphere. Shep looks deeply into Frodo's eyes, as if imparting some ancient wisdom to his furry companion.
  • Panel 4 of 5: Shep and Frodo start their journey along the rainbow bridge as Shep imparts some profound wisdom to his little companion. "Wendy and countless friends you've made over the years are waiting for you," says Shep, his voice filled with love and understanding. Frodo looks up at Shep with a mixture of curiosity and awe, taking in every word of his master's guidance. The vibrant hues of the rainbow continue to surround them, as if guiding them towards their destination.
  • Panel 5 of 5: As Shep and Frodo walk along the rainbow bridge, the colors become more vibrant, lifting them higher and higher into the heavens. Shep continues to speak about FARM and all its majesty, "There are cats, horses, and yes, even vacuums..." Frodo interrupts him in surprise, "Vacuums?" Shep laughs and smiles, "Oh man, I wish I had a camera. The look on your face is priceless." Frodo starts to chuckle as well, realizing Shep is just teasing him. "Yeah, yeah, you're quite the comedian, Shep. Don't quit your day job, buddy," says Frodo, playfully nudging Shep with his nose. The two continue to walk along the rainbow bridge, basking in the beauty of their surroundings and the joy of their companionship.
  • Special image: This image features a drawing of a rainbow above a photo of the real Frodo the Sheltie, with the years 2010-2022 displayed on it. Additionally, the image includes a heartfelt thank-you note from Gord and Raquel to Shep, expressing their love and gratitude