… I’ll be honest, I had assumed that the people in this environment would allow their pets to use the washroom indoors if they preferred, in the washroom of course, whereas they are smart enough to do it, and to be honest, what normal, day to day pet owner wouldn’t love it if their pets were potty trained? so long as he knows how to flush, and theirs a good toilet bowl freshener in their, their really wouldn’t be a problem with it…
[hr]
now, if we must be honest, it’s normal for an animal to use the washroom outdoors, their taught to by their parents, and so most pets would probably find it odd if he wanted to use the washroom indoors. so pete is only being nice to him in this regard, however, as he’s new to it, it would be nicer if he walked him through the steps XD.
dog food today is normally not only healthier, but better tasting than most of the stuff we eat, end of story, I don’t really know, pete seems to be just showing “king” that an animal has a pretty good life with humans, their pretty much equal, but I’m certain that he is bound to see some of the things he wishes he could do but can’t as a pet, and may have it planned to equalize the rights of animals and humans, however, I’m not counting my chickens before they hatch, so lets watch and see how things turn out a few strips from now.
… sit?, lift a leg over the bowl?(pretty much what we do anyways), whatever it takes?, if you really think about it, the way we use the washroom is pretty gross anyways…. then you could always manually aim it >.>.. suffice it to say, I never want to see a strip of any of them using the washroom, unnecessary to say the least
About the dog food thing, well we’ve already seen that even Grape likes the dog food better (September 12, 2008)
about the bathroom thing, sure we haven’t contemplated it before so it was to open interpretation, but it’s a *joke*. A joke, people! (goes into a fit until falling asleep)
Would make for some interesting situations. Makes me wonder if Fox would hate him and make his life miserable or find amusement at the situation. Though if he is found out Pete would be exposed too.
Unless Pete gets exposed and then they find out about him after pete leaves town. Fox’s owner could adopt him. The romantic in me makes me wonder if his new body will make him perceive girl pets differently though.
If Fox found out he doesn’t strike me as the type to hold a grudge. I have to say I thought about what if bill Fox’s owner did adopt him and I thought it would be pretty interesting and would be very ironic great minds sometimes do think alike. And I personally believe that if any female dog showed interest in King the comic would have a very similar punch line to muchas smooches. http://www.housepetscomic.com/2009/08/21/muchas-smooches/
Good point, but the female pet doesn’t need to like him. Doesn’t even have to be a dog really. Pete is enough of a jerk that I could see him making king’s body attracted to cats. Just to cause some tension between king and the other dogs or to make King really confused.
Sure it tastes great.
But wait till you eat it over and over, every day, for years…
[had the same experience with individual mini-piazzas for a while]. XD
King (outside): …Stupid…Pete…No…Frikkin….Freezing..!!
is jail REALYY that bad???
Pete: I can make it that bad, just for you
King: YousuckYousuckYousuck
Not sure about anyone else, but our state is having single to below freezing temps, you would be insane to let your pet out for any long periods of time, if my pet knew how to use the washroom, and the weather was misrable, I would let them use it.
because you have to go out with them, and frankly, without all the fur, one has to spend more time putting on warm clothing before going out. SO, yeah, why can’t they use the washroom? that is my question…. especially with the hint that outside is cold, how cold I do not know, but if it is really, really cold… brrr.
I always thought Babylon Gardens was in New England, and they get pretty bitter winters over there. But I don’t know for sure… If the state or even just the region Babylon Gardens is located in was ever mentioned, I’ve forgotten. If anyone would mind delving into that dark pool we call the archives to find out, well…
I didn’t feel like going through the archive tonight, but after skimming the about section it says the house was originally somewhat based on rick’s old house from north carolina. Not sure if it still is. If no one else answers I might try going through the archive tomorrow, because you have made me curious.
Haven’t gone through the top tabs in a while and was sad to see there wasn’t any new merchandise. I would like to buy some but thought the current one was too plain to spend $22 on.
From what i know thats all thats been said. But then again, there may not be any one place that Babylon Gradens comes from. I know that when i put pen to paper (or type in Word), more than one thing influences what comes out. As Rick’s brainchild, Housepets! is subject to everything Rick has encountered, thought of and believes. So the actual place could be anywhere, real or imaginary.
We have that weather now and my dog won’t come in. Now that we have snow he always wants to go out and play in it. He shoves his head in and digs through the snow banks, chases snow balls until he finds it. He also attacks snow shovels, so you can’t shovel the driveway with him out there.
Pet food, maybe I could see that. But who’s going to make more work for themselves by not letting their pets use the bathroom? No way. If Pete has him use a litterbox or go outside, he’s definitely just being a jerk.
Darn it, That’s what I forgot, turning humans into animals makes them know how to use a john….I’m sure he’d probably lift his leg over the luo, just stand back a bit farther…. Dogs can and have been trained to do just that.
Yes, King is cute, but he hasn’t done much to be lovable. He’s either been awkward or angry throughout this entire plot.
Also, everything he’s done has been driven by another character. When he starts making his own decisions, we’ll see what type of character King really is.
That is his character, he’s always under someone else. Someone is always telling him what to do even if he doesn’t like it. Like he said when he was caught, he didn’t know what they were doing. Five bucks says that when Pete’s gone, king wont know what to do.
I’ll bet someone 3 steaks that the following will happen in this arc:
a. Pete and King will bcum friends
b. King and Bino will either be mortal enemies or soul mates
c. King will learn to not be a jerk
d. King and Peanut and Grape are going to meet in some wierd shannigain compliments of Grape
I’ve read every strip leading up to this point, and I have to say that this story is truly inspiring… funny… cute and an easy read.. I’m also enjoying seeing your art style evolving… I can’t wait to read more!
Salutations and welcome to Housepets!. Hope you enjoy the utter chaos soon to ensue from 12:00am to roughly 2:00am, every monday, wednesday, and friday, pending on the epicness of the current comic (which is typically ULTIMATE AWESOMNESS).
A few recomendations,
1. never try to comment “First!” that is a good way to get injured.
2. if you see someone sitting in a shady corner, stay out of their way if the Wolves apper in the comic.
and most importantly 3. watchout for that BlueAnubis guy… He’s crazy.
Hm. I’d vote for leaving him as a dog. He’d be much more interesting as a character that way; he’d be the only one in the pet community with a formal human education, experience in driving a vehicle, and a good understanding of a lot of the facets of human culture – nothing unusual in a human, but a near-unique resource for a pet. That could open up a lot of options for future jokes and plots, help bring about some major legal changes for pets, let Joel/King fulfill his desire to do something for pets – and leaving him being a dog (and with a notably shortened lifespan) would definitely keep up Pete’s “Jerk” credentials.
Besides, that also lets Tarot be right – after all, it would indeed be “the end” of something, it just wouldn’t be a particularly bad thing. No one says that precognitive insights have to be interpreted accurately…
… I’ll be honest, I had assumed that the people in this environment would allow their pets to use the washroom indoors if they preferred, in the washroom of course, whereas they are smart enough to do it, and to be honest, what normal, day to day pet owner wouldn’t love it if their pets were potty trained? so long as he knows how to flush, and theirs a good toilet bowl freshener in their, their really wouldn’t be a problem with it…
[hr]
now, if we must be honest, it’s normal for an animal to use the washroom outdoors, their taught to by their parents, and so most pets would probably find it odd if he wanted to use the washroom indoors. so pete is only being nice to him in this regard, however, as he’s new to it, it would be nicer if he walked him through the steps XD.
dog food today is normally not only healthier, but better tasting than most of the stuff we eat, end of story, I don’t really know, pete seems to be just showing “king” that an animal has a pretty good life with humans, their pretty much equal, but I’m certain that he is bound to see some of the things he wishes he could do but can’t as a pet, and may have it planned to equalize the rights of animals and humans, however, I’m not counting my chickens before they hatch, so lets watch and see how things turn out a few strips from now.
wow, I missed some punctuations… more than some… is there an edit button I’m just not seeing?
I’m quite sure no one is worrying over your lack of punctuation.
How would a male use the toilet in a non-spray-pee-everywhere-because-of-their-*COUGHCOUGHCOUGH*s’-angle-to-the-rest-of-their-body kinda way? =P
… sit?, lift a leg over the bowl?(pretty much what we do anyways), whatever it takes?, if you really think about it, the way we use the washroom is pretty gross anyways…. then you could always manually aim it >.>.. suffice it to say, I never want to see a strip of any of them using the washroom, unnecessary to say the least
He can just do what most full grown immature and/or criminal men do… Use the drain in the shower.
Duh, I’m sure Pete’s not going to use it.
About the dog food thing, well we’ve already seen that even Grape likes the dog food better (September 12, 2008)
about the bathroom thing, sure we haven’t contemplated it before so it was to open interpretation, but it’s a *joke*. A joke, people! (goes into a fit until falling asleep)
I wonder if Fox is going to know that King is Joel?
Would make for some interesting situations. Makes me wonder if Fox would hate him and make his life miserable or find amusement at the situation. Though if he is found out Pete would be exposed too.
Unless Pete gets exposed and then they find out about him after pete leaves town. Fox’s owner could adopt him. The romantic in me makes me wonder if his new body will make him perceive girl pets differently though.
If Fox found out he doesn’t strike me as the type to hold a grudge. I have to say I thought about what if bill Fox’s owner did adopt him and I thought it would be pretty interesting and would be very ironic great minds sometimes do think alike. And I personally believe that if any female dog showed interest in King the comic would have a very similar punch line to muchas smooches.
http://www.housepetscomic.com/2009/08/21/muchas-smooches/
My thought, Fox and Fido will instantly like King, but King will always be nervious/antisocial/more-angry-than-usual around them until later.
Good point, but the female pet doesn’t need to like him. Doesn’t even have to be a dog really. Pete is enough of a jerk that I could see him making king’s body attracted to cats. Just to cause some tension between king and the other dogs or to make King really confused.
I Agree with Blueanubis. How would Fox Know that King is Joel??
Okay. Pete is a jerk.
But this is sooo funny. I can’t stop watching this train wreck.
Sure it tastes great.
But wait till you eat it over and over, every day, for years…
[had the same experience with individual mini-piazzas for a while]. XD
Mini piazzas? Did you get the statuary stuck in your teeth?
King is still cute as a button! DX
Last panel was cutest. >>;
Definitely.
<3 -ing those ears!
you like it? good now you can wait a hole day before you get it again.
but perhaps if you do a tricks you can have a little snack.
I almost want to say: “poor king”
we leave food out for my pets all the time, wonder how they do it in this universe XD
This was tooo funny XD
I love King’s face in panel 4 and was that the door that lead outside??XD
King (outside): …Stupid…Pete…No…Frikkin….Freezing..!!
is jail REALYY that bad???
Pete: I can make it that bad, just for you
King: YousuckYousuckYousuck
King actually looks a lot like my dog, build and ears-wise.
Uh…..
Not sure about anyone else, but our state is having single to below freezing temps, you would be insane to let your pet out for any long periods of time, if my pet knew how to use the washroom, and the weather was misrable, I would let them use it.
because you have to go out with them, and frankly, without all the fur, one has to spend more time putting on warm clothing before going out. SO, yeah, why can’t they use the washroom? that is my question…. especially with the hint that outside is cold, how cold I do not know, but if it is really, really cold… brrr.
I always thought Babylon Gardens was in New England, and they get pretty bitter winters over there. But I don’t know for sure… If the state or even just the region Babylon Gardens is located in was ever mentioned, I’ve forgotten. If anyone would mind delving into that dark pool we call the archives to find out, well…
I didn’t feel like going through the archive tonight, but after skimming the about section it says the house was originally somewhat based on rick’s old house from north carolina. Not sure if it still is. If no one else answers I might try going through the archive tomorrow, because you have made me curious.
Haven’t gone through the top tabs in a while and was sad to see there wasn’t any new merchandise. I would like to buy some but thought the current one was too plain to spend $22 on.
From what i know thats all thats been said. But then again, there may not be any one place that Babylon Gradens comes from. I know that when i put pen to paper (or type in Word), more than one thing influences what comes out. As Rick’s brainchild, Housepets! is subject to everything Rick has encountered, thought of and believes. So the actual place could be anywhere, real or imaginary.
We have that weather now and my dog won’t come in. Now that we have snow he always wants to go out and play in it. He shoves his head in and digs through the snow banks, chases snow balls until he finds it. He also attacks snow shovels, so you can’t shovel the driveway with him out there.
yeah, I don’t know either, would be interesting….
Though they do have very interesting backyards
As the rabbit found out earlier in the archieves… breathtaking is all I can say.
Man, it’s annoying when they ask you the same question over and over, watching you…
Awww cute owo , long live the king!
truly hilarious i commend you for your skills
Pet food, maybe I could see that. But who’s going to make more work for themselves by not letting their pets use the bathroom? No way. If Pete has him use a litterbox or go outside, he’s definitely just being a jerk.
“Munchings and Crunchings in here somewhere!” I love Gurgie! (sp?) “G…going to the bathroom?” XD Awesome-ness in a can!
Darn it, That’s what I forgot, turning humans into animals makes them know how to use a john….I’m sure he’d probably lift his leg over the luo, just stand back a bit farther…. Dogs can and have been trained to do just that.
I wonder how King would react to Beggin’ Strips…
Is that..
…
…is that a Black Cauldron reference? o_o
If so, I always thought it was “munchings and crunchings” that Gurgi used to be all-up-ons for.
It’s more of a Chronicles of Prydain ref
I personally hope King stays and as a main character. This comic can’t go wrong with more of him. He is so lovable.
Yes, King is cute, but he hasn’t done much to be lovable. He’s either been awkward or angry throughout this entire plot.
Also, everything he’s done has been driven by another character. When he starts making his own decisions, we’ll see what type of character King really is.
That is his character, he’s always under someone else. Someone is always telling him what to do even if he doesn’t like it. Like he said when he was caught, he didn’t know what they were doing. Five bucks says that when Pete’s gone, king wont know what to do.
He’s a Pawn through and though. Ironic huh?
He may be King, but he’s only a chess piece.
We’ll see if Pete is trying to turn him into a player.
Wait, if pets arent allowed to use abthrooms, then what about Grape and…
OH GOD EW! BRAIN BLEACH! BRAIN BLEACH!
Brain bleach? What’s wrong? Grape prolly uses a box and Peanut goes behind a tree. *shrug*
Crackpot theory: Pete leaves King as-is; King is Rick’s holiday gift to Housepets! fans. :3
Crackpot theory: When Tarot mentioned Pete was the begining of the end Rick was foreshadowing the end of the comic.
I prefer your theory.
I’ll bet someone 3 steaks that the following will happen in this arc:
a. Pete and King will bcum friends
b. King and Bino will either be mortal enemies or soul mates
c. King will learn to not be a jerk
d. King and Peanut and Grape are going to meet in some wierd shannigain compliments of Grape
Make it four and we have a deal.
In that order
A bit late, but, I’ll see your four, and add that the shennenigan is the crazy old man that speaks only in limerecks (sp?)
I’ve read every strip leading up to this point, and I have to say that this story is truly inspiring… funny… cute and an easy read.. I’m also enjoying seeing your art style evolving… I can’t wait to read more!
Are you new
Perhaps he’s a long time reader, first time commenter.
my money’s on new, though
I am new ^^
Salutations and welcome to Housepets!. Hope you enjoy the utter chaos soon to ensue from 12:00am to roughly 2:00am, every monday, wednesday, and friday, pending on the epicness of the current comic (which is typically ULTIMATE AWESOMNESS).
A few recomendations,
1. never try to comment “First!” that is a good way to get injured.
2. if you see someone sitting in a shady corner, stay out of their way if the Wolves apper in the comic.
and most importantly 3. watchout for that BlueAnubis guy… He’s crazy.
Dude, if your new, what ever you do Watch out for ‘Spirit of the Wolf’
Hm. I’d vote for leaving him as a dog. He’d be much more interesting as a character that way; he’d be the only one in the pet community with a formal human education, experience in driving a vehicle, and a good understanding of a lot of the facets of human culture – nothing unusual in a human, but a near-unique resource for a pet. That could open up a lot of options for future jokes and plots, help bring about some major legal changes for pets, let Joel/King fulfill his desire to do something for pets – and leaving him being a dog (and with a notably shortened lifespan) would definitely keep up Pete’s “Jerk” credentials.
Besides, that also lets Tarot be right – after all, it would indeed be “the end” of something, it just wouldn’t be a particularly bad thing. No one says that precognitive insights have to be interpreted accurately…