"As the writers' strike continues, and production shuts down completely on shows like SCANDAL SPANIEL, many desperate dogs are looking for work in the comic strips." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"REX MORGAN'S dog, Ginger, wants me for a buddy, which sounds like a lark of a bark, but it's June Gale who makes my muzzle twitch." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"For me, it's BLISS or nothing." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"CATHY'S dogs both want me as a romantic interest. Those dogs are females, right? Both bitches? Come on, the truth now!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Let me tell you, that cat in GET FUZZY has a serious ego problem." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Oh, spare me the whining!" (Photo by Stephanie J.)

"Come to me, Zarex. This is Vartag and I'm deciduous." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Don't bother me now, smart but stupid alien. I'm working on a deal with the space guy, BREWSTER ROCKIT." (Photo by Stephanie J.)

"You don't need the comics when you've got me, Sam Spencer, starring in THE MALTESE CHEW TOY. Read it in its entirety now, starting with 03/06/2007." Photo by J.M. Hilton

"Marmaduke just asked me out!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Forget the comics! I'm going to be on the cover of A BOY DOG'S DESIRE next month." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Moi? You may refer to moi as the Green-eyed Midnight Stalker, poochie-poo, and I plan to croak only for you!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Why do the birds fly south, Cousin LuLu?"/"They're just following the money, Puggle dear." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"The continuing writers' strike has the producer of SCANDAL SPANIEL howling..." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"If I give up California weather forever, DOG, will you please end the strike?" (Photo by BrandiAndrew)

"Production on SCANDAL SPANIEL is temporarily shutting down." (Photo by LaJeddai Nil)

"Leaving me with 25,000 useless T-shirts?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Well, I'm off to try my luck in a comic strip. My cousin Morty just aced a cameo in MARY WORTH." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"My Dog! But this situation could turn ugly fast." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I guess it's back to the Home Shopping Network for me!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Does this mean I can't go to Dubai?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I am NOT doing a Hallmark Hall of Fame. It would ruin my licky bad-girl status forever!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Now might be a good time to reread The Maltese Chew Toy, starring ME, in its entirety. Check it out at 03/06/2007 in our archives." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Time to hit on the unemployed ingenues again, eh, Jocko?"/ "I've got a bag of Royal Canin in the car, Irving." (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"I still say the real bucks are in talk radio!" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)

"Zarex, this is Vartag. I have changed my form again and am no longer a squirrel. Zarex, are you there?" (Photo by J.M. Hilton)