What had happened was exactly this. The kids had been attaching streamers and other things to the dog’s legs using elastic bands. They had forgotten to take one of them off and the elastic worked its way down to the bone!
Doctors and veterinarians must think they’ve seen it all and then something like this comes along. We all felt so badly. The elastic was completely invisible in the dog’s thick fur. We had no idea what was hurting him.
That’s how we used to dock our lambs tails (and other parts). I’m not sure why Farley didn’t lose his leg in this case, if it was clear down to the bone. Goodbye blood vessels, tendons, flesh etc.
Poor Farley and poor Elizabeth. I can guarantee she’ll never forget this and it will haunt her in those early morning hours when she can’t sleep long into adulthood.
capricorn9th almost 6 years ago
Farley was looking up at the vet and thanking him in panel 1. He is his hero.
Prescott_Philosopher almost 6 years ago
Oops. Busted!
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
well done, Elizabeth
Alondra almost 6 years ago
Poor Farley!
Argythree almost 6 years ago
Why would anyone put a rubber band on a dog’s leg?
thesnowleopard Premium Member almost 6 years ago
He’s lucky he didn’t lose the leg.
wonka291 almost 6 years ago
This colourist seriously needs to work on their hair!
dwane.scoty1 almost 6 years ago
Lizardbreath is lucky Farley didn’t nip @ her!
jpayne4040 almost 6 years ago
One guess!
Screaming_goat almost 6 years ago
Jerk!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 6 years ago
OUCH!
Mumblix Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:
What had happened was exactly this. The kids had been attaching streamers and other things to the dog’s legs using elastic bands. They had forgotten to take one of them off and the elastic worked its way down to the bone!
Doctors and veterinarians must think they’ve seen it all and then something like this comes along. We all felt so badly. The elastic was completely invisible in the dog’s thick fur. We had no idea what was hurting him.
grandpa11 almost 6 years ago
That’s how we used to dock our lambs tails (and other parts). I’m not sure why Farley didn’t lose his leg in this case, if it was clear down to the bone. Goodbye blood vessels, tendons, flesh etc.
rebelstrike0 almost 6 years ago
Elizabeth will be taking a trip to the woodshed for her long awaited date with the paddle.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 6 years ago
The real tragedy is that some people do cruel stupid things like that.
paranormal almost 6 years ago
I thought Farley had a bad habit and Lizabeth was helping him quit it.
tuslog1964 almost 6 years ago
Had a niece do a similar thing – dog was having trouble breathing! Found a rubber band or flexible bracelet around the neck.
Petemejia77 almost 6 years ago
Now YOU!
Diat60 almost 6 years ago
Poor Farley and poor Elizabeth. I can guarantee she’ll never forget this and it will haunt her in those early morning hours when she can’t sleep long into adulthood.
ajakimber425 almost 6 years ago
Mystery solved.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Farley is looking down at Elizabeth in the last panel.