I'm a big Mutts fan and have been for quite some time. I see a lot of my sweet Groucho in Mooch. The Shelter Stories are always something special. My all time favorite is from a few years ago.

Shtinky Puddin sees Mooch and Earl then stops to tell them he's going to see the angels. Shtinky goes on to say, "not that long ago I was lost, hungry, scared and alone. Then the angels came. One fed me, one washed me, one fixed my busted leg. And they all held me to let me know I'm not all alone in this big old world. And they even found me my Annie!" The strip ends with Shtinky walking into the animal shelter saying, " Yes. Angels I say!"

Patrick McDonald, who writes Mutts, was good friends with and was mentored by Charles Shultz. I love how he shows us the world from our pets' point of view. One thing that always comes through is Mr. McDonald's love and concern for thw well being of all animals. An excellent strip!!!