Meet Sparky, formerly known as Guard Dog. Though he runs free now, Sparky was a tethered dog who lived for years at the end of a chain. He found solace in singing to his friend, the moon, and the time that the young neighborhood girl, Doozy, visited him. Despite the challenges he faced while chained, this sweet, resilient pup remains a loving and optimistic soul.
Get to know Sparky with these strips featuring this beloved formerly chained pup!
Sparky, formerly known as Guard Dog, lives his life at the end of his chain but dreams of freedom and a life with the little neighborhood girl who treats him with such kindness.
He often expresses himself with his dear friend, the moon.
But the neighborhood girl, Doozy, is his dearest friend of all and shows him all the love that he so rightly deserves.
Despite the treatment he’s received, he remains sweet, trusting, and loving.
But he dreams of running free, straight into the arms of his Doozy.
And she dreams of him, too.
One day, his owner moves away, cruelly and carelessly leaving Guard Dog behind, still on his chain.
Doozy’s visits were once Guard Dog’s metaphorical lifeline, but on this visit, she was his literal lifeline.
She jumps into action, sending Earl to fetch Ozzie so she can stay at Guard Dog’s side.
Doozy, Ozzie, Mooch, and Earl rally together to rescue Guard Dog and finally free him of his chains.
After being unchained, he wakes up in the animal shelter … but someone special is waiting for him.
After a 7-day stray hold, Guard Dog is adopted and gets to go home with his Doozy, finally and officially hers.
With a new lease on life and a new home, Guard Dog finally receives his new name — Sparky.
He once again greets his friend the moon, this time from inside his new home with his Doozy.
Learn more about Sparky’s plight and learn how you can help tethered dogs like him.
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