Tess grew up in a haunted house. The ghost was mischievous, unpredictable, and ever-present. A little spooky, sure, but he was easy to laugh off in the light of day. At night, though… well, I think Tess can be excused for wanting an escort…
It’s time that long-suffering Doogie got some credit for being a Good Boy.
If you like Doogie, you might want to check out this entry from my sketchbook, Call of Doogie: Bark Ops.
Also, The Middlest Sister will now appear on Justthefirstframe.com, which is a cool way of browsing for new webcomics. The site displays just the first frame of webcomics, and if you decide you want to read the rest, you just click on the frame to take you to the comic right at the creator’s own site. Pretty neat!
The Middlest Sister 
This is the first post of yours that I’ve experienced and it’s an utter delight! Sweet Doogie. I love the depth your cutouts create. i can’t wait to browse around!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest! :D
i just accidentally discovered your blog. not many things make me shriek “WOW!” instantly, but your crafty illustrations did. love it!
Thank you! That made my morning! :D
I used to do this with my cats. Except you can’t really just call cats and expect them to follow you. So I’d have to pick them up and bring them into the bathroom with me.
Haha! That is cute! Of course, I am imagining you were about 7 when you did this… I could be off?
Yup, about 7 or 8!
I’ve actually done this, Weebs.
This does not at all surprise me, Darla.
I wished my dog would just sleep through the bathroom visits. But he just HAD to accompany me everywhere. In my sleepy state, he tripped me more often than not.
My cat does this. It is infuriating.
Don’t even talk about cats. My old cat is determined to kill my husband on the stairs.
I have absolutely accused my cat of attempted murder when he’d dart in front of me when I was on the steep basement stairs. WHO WOULD FEED YOU THEN, DEVIL-BEAST?!
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So cute! I need a Doogie! I will add this to the list of reasons we need a dog — so the evil ghost-witch doesn’t get me in the middle of the night. Thanks!
Well, just to be clear, Doogie is typically really useless. :)
My cat pays me back for these trips by trying to suffocate me when I get back to bed. Oh well.
One would expect nothing less from a cat!
Story of my life growing up! My dog Princess never got much rest.
I loved how you did the word ‘flush’, and Doogie’s startled face is priceless.
Aww, Princess is an adorable name for a dog!
I love this, especially the pee-colored asterick. :)
I was wondering if anyone would notice!
There are so many things I love about today’s comic. So many. From the string of drool to the mouse under the bed to the flushing toilet. Well done!
Thanks :) It makes me happy when people notice the details!
as always … I love
Thank you!
Aw, my dog, Bear, used to have to escort me around the house when I thought I heard noises. It always helps when there’s “someone” near. Sweet post.
Awww, Bear! It’s good to have back-up.
It IS time Doogie got some credit. Love Tess’ drool dribble! Good luck with the new venture – it sounds great!
Thanks!
Dogie is the perfect sibling. No complaints no matter what you ask of him!
It’s true, he never complains. He does sometimes pretend to limp when he feels he’s being ignored, though.
I always love the back sitting view of a dog, like Doogie waiting for Tess in the bathroom. Love this!
Thanks! It’s an eternally devoted pose, I think.
Mazel on the new gig! Great posts like these, deserve to be highlighted! Love little Doogie’s tired eyes, at the end… too cute!
Thanks :) Doogie hardly ever gets any respect (despite the fact that there is a portrait of him hanging in my parents’ living room), so I thought he deserved a little comic.
Poor pup… he deserves some respect! The comic is a nice tribute! ;-)
My cats would totally throw me under the bus insted of protecting me from a ghost.
I haven’t figured out your posting schedule, yet (forgive me if it’s listed here somewhere – I haven’t explored everything, yet). However, I know it’s going to be a good day when I see you in my Reader.
My cat, too. Not my rabbit, though! I generally post every two weeks, but the day changes depending on my schedule.
I really love your work, but your passion for it slips through and I suspect you don’t find it work at all. Very, Very creative. P.S. I love Doogie.
Ah, you got me! I love it. If it was my full-time job, I’d be the happiest girl in the world. Thanks for the Doogie-love! I’ll pass it on to him. Wait ’til he finds out he’s on the internet!
;o)
que divertida animación, realmente original
¡Gracias! Me alegro de que te gusten! :D
Congrats on thefirstframe! Very cool. And, please, please, please publish a picture book for Call of Doogie: Bark Ops!!!!!!
Ha! Maybe I will!
Seriously. PERFECT idea!
Is that drool in the first picture? So funny! And kudos to Doogie for being such a great night-time guardian. :) Your pictures are really neat — how did you make them?
Yes, it is drool! :D I make the illustrations with scissors, scrap paper, and glue sticks (and tweezers to set the tiny pieces into place!)
Reblogged this on Ramblings of a Misguided Blonde and commented:
As the dog days of summer are coming to a close, I thought I’d share the latest from the Middlest Sister… Time to get back into a routine.
Thanks for the reblog! Cheers to the approaching autumn!
Thank you Nicole~ I always love your blog and try to reblog. I enjoy your blog!
Doogie is a total legend.
And he doesn’t even know it. He’s not even allowed up on the furniture.
first time reading this blog after suggested from the staff picks. brilliant! i’m instantly in love. my dog is my constant darkness pal.
thanks for the incredible find. i’ll be a follower for sure :)
Thank you! I’m so glad you like it!
Brilliant work! Your cut-out illustrations are amazing and so FRESH! The morning doggie bathroom dance is a daily ritual in our home.