Thunder

Oh My heart! Brutus 😥💔 PTSD 😥💔 so very sad.

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Oooh Brutus <3

That was a great strip!

Right in the feels :')

MY HEART!

This one always hits me in the feels

This is the first comic of yours I saw, and I was hooked!

I just want to cuddle them both! <3

This one hits close to home

I want to hug them both.

this one make me cry :'(

I love the way you faded the transition from dream to reality Very effective..

Me too! Can't wait for more!

Jessica Tamayo Borrego

Brutus, don't worry friend. Keep calm.

Has anyone translated that second panel?

Jalena (Little Legreedy)

Ahh I love it when we get background info!!!!

How dare you make me cry like this??? 😞 Poor Brutus

It just occurred to me.... that also could have been the battle where Brutus lost his master.

I'm crying, poor Brutus. Yet Pixie saves the day! <3 Thank you for sharing.

Because not every situation is the same? Pixie pretending to need help one time doesn’t mean that will happen everytime.

I'm not crying, you're crying. This is such a lovely comic dealing with such a often hard to discuss topic

>sniff<

Hey, Gavin. We understand that this comic is about PTSD. No arguments there. I'm talking about an earlier comic where pixie understands that brutus needs help and so subtly says that it is she who needs help so as not to embarrass brutus. This comic portrays the opposite. That's all

To anyone that doesn't know, Brutus seems to have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from being with his human in the military. To Brutus, the thunder makes him think of the gunfire and shells overseas. When Pixie asks if she can lie with him, it helps him snap back and realize he's ok. Thank you Pet Foolery for this comic. It hits home with me and my dad with bad PTSD.

Gavin Boatright

I almost always like your comics, they're hilarious, sometimes make me think, but, this one is simply beautiful and amazing, and the words fail me.

😭I'm not crying. 😭😭 I'm not. 😭😭😭

Omnomfish

Pixies' Brutu's salvation in so many ways <3

Luciano Schinke

This is kinda contradicting tho. I remember a comic where because brutus is afraid and worried, pixie comes to comfort him. When brutus says no or something, pixie days I wanna do it... Something like that

The communication among the soldiers you used is quite well researched. I didn't really expect that to be honest.

Thomas Fasching

Damn as someone who struggles with ptsd... This hits close to home.

That’s some really good Spanish there!! 😉😅

If it's what I'm thinking of, it was a fan comic, not done by Ben

I thought there was another one about Brutus being scared of fire works. I was looking for it the other day it was one if my favourites but I couldn't find it.

My heart. 💘 I am not crying.... I just got allergies.. 😭

Alecia

No....no that's fine I wasn't going to use my heart at all today. Is it raining in here?

Hime Idol

I absolutely love it! Way to save the day Pixie! Well night I guess lol!

Momo-chan

This is just so heartbreaking and lovely at the same time

Love!!!!

Sarah Welch

, If I wanted to have feels, I'll go youtube to re-watch Der Neue. My poor Brutus, glad he has now Pixie to support him.

❤❤❤ this one made tears well up. I'm glad Pixie can help with his PTSD

Caitlyn ODonnell

My heart breaks for Brutus. No one thinks what they could go through, and its like Pixie is his service animal too. Love it

I absolutely love this story. It's heartbreaking and powerful and shows what PTSD looks like. I hope you keep writing about Brutus' story. As much as I adore Pixie, and love their interaction, I could hear stories from Brutus' background all day.

Oh, my heart! 😭

Rachel (gr33neyed_gemini)

This got me 😭

This morning I listened to a podcast about the rescue dogs of 9/11.. and now this. I'm gonna go home now.

This actually made me a little misty eyed. Great work on this one.

Misfit

From the partner of a vet... yup, this is what it is like.

Lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot...

Oh my heart! 😭♥️

How true and emotive. Thank you for sharing pieces like this!

SinisterVibe

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Pixie is the best sister 😭😭😭

Omg! Brutus has PTSD 😭 Pixie could help cure anyone's PTSD, Brutus is in good paws! 😊

Excellent installment, I love how you can see the age on Brutus in the present day panels. Thank you! Backstory is my favorite!

Poor pup. I'm glad they have each other.

JesT Leroux 💀

Probably one of my favorite posts

Right in the feels

Diana Kinikin

Oh, this one causes pain. Poor Brutus

Stephanie Martin

Aweh this made me cry. I love the gentle approach to his PTSD and how they help each other. 💕

Their friendship is so beautiful - what a wonderful way to wake up this morning.

My heart. Poor Brutus.

I didn't plan to be crying on Wednesday morning, but well, here we are. Right in the feels!

SaltyCupcake

ouch, that hurt. wanna hug em both

Luvnot

How did he get the scar?? Is this flaskback from his rookie (within first couple years in service) deployment?? I dont need sleep I need answers!!

I like the creativity man

Wow!

Oh my God. Brutus is such a fragile creature, I love the fact that he needs Pixie as much as Pixie needs him

KansaiKensei

PTSD man. It's real even for your service dogs...

Beautiful.

My heart, man!

Big awwww! Nicely written :)

I cried. 🤧

Awee Brutus :o Very nice depiction of PTSD <3 makes too much sense for him to have it.. glad he has Pixie

KyleZeEnabler

I'm not crying, you're crying... beautiful babies I love them and their friendship so much

Manu Saiz

I love how Brutus's desire to calm Pixie actually calmed him. Brutus is the hero we need.

Chris Edwards

Oh, the poor baby <3

Love it! My heart is so warm 🥰

PunkyardDog

Well written; seems to me like it's a bloody good practical example of flashbacks (not to mention showing anyone can be effected). Bravo Zulu

Traemo

Ouch. My heart. Poor brutus! I'm glad pixie was there for him!

Oh, my heart

Okay, I teared up a little. You're a hero, Pixie.

Ferret Williams

Damn, someone must be cutting onions or I have something in my eyes. ;_;

TJ Hedges

I love this so much!

I did not think I would find so much dust in my room today. Or is it onions? Something, I'm sure.

Tickle Ivory

I absolutely love this. Would love to share it, but will wait until after posted to Instagram (if allowed to do so).

I didn't realize that he didn't have the eye scar in the flashback until my... 3rd read through. I'm absolutely crying right now but this is great! I love the little tidbits with Brutus' handler. I wonder if he has some commands that are only in spanish... Could be interesting if some cute old lady in the neighborhood accidentally gives Brutus one of his old commands and all the other pets are absolutely floored lol Just my where my mind goes 😂

Rin

Brutus is so used to helping/saving Pixie, but this time she unknowingly saved him. <3

Zachary Totz

Brutus the hero!!!

This is beautiful. 😭

Nashjillian

I'm fine, it's just raining on my face 😭

Jules

Oh ok guess ill cry now

I'm not crying, you're crying! 😭😭😭

As someone who suffers from PTSD, thank you for this. In just a few beautiful panels you perfectly illustrated the trauma of being setting off, as well as how little things can help take the edge off. Thank you!

Oh my! Poor Brutus and PTSD. Bad enough in us humans...

I wish I could give this more than one like!!!

This is heartbreaking. Poor Brutus. Thank goodness Pixie needed his help. 💖

No no that's fine, I wasn't using my heart anyway. Go ahead and trample all over it.

Aaaaand...there are tears.

Ohh my heart 💕

Sherbz

Thank you so much for this one! It is everything!💜

<3

Ravyn

Amazing work. Poor Brutus.

Walter

Awwww poor Brutus, Pixie is so sweet and innocent... little did she know that she helped him out just as much he does...

😭 I'm not crying. You're crying.

This is so beautiful. Full of emotion. Keep up the good work!

Wonderful comic. my dad was a war veteran and he wasn't huge on fireworks so I know how Brutus feels. beautiful piece of art

Dan Curley

Amazing emotion here!

Swayze

I died. I am dead. This may be favourite comic so far

Oh man this one was rough. My poor heart.

oh geez..... got "something" in my eye by the third slide..... and it won't go away 😭

Oh my. My heart was breaking for Brutus.

they'll be fine😭

Viviana Chan

Poor Brutus. I'm trying not to cry. At least Pixie was able to bring him out of it

Sarah Pair

I'm looking at this at work and trying not to cry. Poor Brutus! 🥺😢

This is heart breaking but very very true!

Got me right in the feels ❤❤❤

My heart ♥

Poor Brutus🥺❤️

Very nicely done.

Paul Gabbard

Poor pup! Trauma and PTSD in animals is very real...

This is the best one you've done. Thank you.

Sheena Jolie

I really love this. Thank you

Right in the feels, now I'm ugly crying 😭

My heart 😭😭

This is one of the best comics you've done. The realness of it got to me. I love when people give rep to these real issues and you think you really gave the PTSD justice here. And I love how pixie is able to ground him. They have such a great relationship.

Darbinator1101

Oh Brutus 💔

Anie M

Ohhh...ohhh Brutus😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙

Ray

MY HEART

Grace 'Gengar' Soria

We are not crying, they are crying!

Isn't it Brutus who is saying, "It's just thunder, we'll be okay"?

Oh man, this hit me hard. Love it! I AM NOT CRYING, YOU ARE CRYING!

I’m crying! 😭😍

Bravo, por esos amigos que nos llenan de amor, de paz y tranquilidad, aún sin saberlo

I'm not crying YOU'RE crying!

Jephos

Ok, someone must be cutting onions around here. *sniff*

This is so awesome!!! I love it!! Keep up the good work!

So good!!

Amy Tarleton

Awwwww 💔💜 the way she inadequately gives him comfort warms my heart. it aches for Brutus! 😭

As someone who have served and been to Afghanistan this one hits home, especially as the worst time of the year for this particular trigger is approaching (New Years)... Thanks for making me remember that this too will pass <3

Nighteyes

This made me cry

Kat Patterson

Ohh my heart

BLESS HIM AND HIS BIG EARS

RiverBabbles

Omg this just broke my heart. I love how he echoes the same words the soldier said to him. He was probably just as scared and trying to reassure Brutus.

kungfunurse

Amazing❤❤ really love flashbacks like these about Brutus past!!

Egle

Sweet Brutus will always have Pixie to keep company and calm his mind and heart.

This is just so lovely. My heart was melting throughout the entire comic!

Lena Marie

I really want more of his backstory

In the feels!!

Hashringing slash 1991

This is the absolute best.

Gordon

Don’t worry friend, stay calm

So I shouldn't have read this at work

Ahh my heart!

Adriana

Could anyone translate the Spanish? I'm a normy and only an monolingual 😭

Mothman's Cousin Paul

Yes this is perfect, thank you

Uriel grey

Oh, when I didn't think I could love Brutus more

Nicholas Frazier

THIS HIT ME IN THE FEELS MAN

Mak

Oh my... Beautiful!

This is the one everyone wanted to happen ❤️❤️

I love when you address military issues by using Brutus' military service. Our military men and women struggle when they come home from combat zones. Thank you for your sensitivity and ability and desire to educate the masses on what they go through on a daily basis.

Sean Smith

Aaaw Brutus ❤️

Carine Allder

I'm glad this is going to be a public comic. It absolutely needs to be shared with everybody. Thank you!

I'm not crying. You are

I've not been to war but disaster relief can be just as traumatizing especially when the situation is actively ongoing and all you can do is watch. My other packmates were deployed and we're on the front line. We know this pain in our own ways. I suppose, in a way, Brutus and Pixie balance eachother out, she's like a reminder of the innocence he served for and helps to keep out bad flashbacks.

Porsche Duésnburg

My heart! And young Brutus too!

My wife brings me back from my demons just like this. We're literally the human Pixie and Brutus.

Thomas Bolinger

It makes me cry.

I need more in spanish 😻

This is the most beautiful thing in the universe, when you have to be strong for someone else even if inside you die of fear

Railer

this is my favorite one ❤

As someone who suffers from PTSD, this is one of the gems I have to thank you for. We all need a Pixie in our life, mine will stay in the form of this kitten and I can live with that ❤ Thank you.

Willow the RainFawn

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I think this is something a lot of fans were waiting for. Very sweet.

My heart! I wasnt looking for these feels!

Oh my heart.

RoseSongstress

This time pixie saved brutus

As a veteran myself I want to thank you for this powerful comic! Perhaps it can make more people understand the hidden pain...

Ard Rí Sídhhe Dragon

No no no this made me cry and I just did my makeup 😭😭

Damned onion cutting ninjas around here...

Dusty - ZL2TOY

As a veteran, and a spouce to combat veteran with PTSD, and a GSD service dog that help with that... this just made me cry. Thank you so much for this. Please, make this one public.

Love it

I'm not crying. My eyes are just raining.

Katherine

Awwww I'm crying this is so sweet

Poor Brutus. 😭😢 He is the best of boys & I’m glad he’s got Pixie.

Damn it. Must be an onion here somewhere

Kevin Menard

Yeah, it was a long time coming.

Ben Hed

Mah heart... 😭😭😭

As someone who has CPTSD (not war related but still) this is such a powerful comic. Pixie is basically representing my dog and I'm brutus...

Thanks I'm crying at work.

Aww man. I was not ready for this. 😢😢😢

Pixie is his therapy animal 😭😭😭

Sunny

Brutus 💔.

Ellie

😭❤️

I'm not crying.....you are 😭😭😭😭

This is so adorable!

Maurice seayII

😭😭😭😭😭

*sniff* So beautiful! Thank you for all of these!

Tonya Foust

My heart!😭

Lebishie

Pixie and Brutus battle buddies

People forget that millitary dogs can suffer from PTSD as well. Great comic!

Old Gamer Guy

It's the Onion Ninjas. They came through my office just now too ... sneaky bastards ...

I agree with the other who said-😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Cortney Cline

Thunder Buddies!

Rokun

Awww! Poor Brutus!! I love how he always puts on that face for Pixie, but I think she sometimes knows when he needs her. Like Aktwin Grakata said - he's got himself an emotional support kitten!!

Oh my!! This so good.

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I'm not crying... 😢

Robert Uthoff

MY HEART!!

😭😭😭

I AM NOT CRYING. THIS IS JUST AUTOMATED FACE HYDRATION.

Love learning about Brutus history before he came to live with pixie

Deidra Hiebert

I started tearing up from this

Al Torres

Beautiful..

Moose

I just realised Pixie is Brutus's therapy kitten. And now I have ALL THE FEELS.

Awww Pixie ❤️

Jessica Steele

💙💙💙

Dayna

And now I’m crying in public. Oof

For once it's Pixie doing the protecting

I love the bond between them! 😭🥰🥰🥰

Dude, wtf... 😭😭😭 I just want to hug him!!!😭

Snarkysciurus

Why must you do this to my emotions. So great to get a bit of insight into Brutus' past.

Phantom_Zero2

I'm not crying, you're crying!

Chris Fow Cohen

Service dog got himself an emotional support kitten

Magitechnician

IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I honestly live for this

😭😭😭 ❤️❤️❤️

Ah, it looks like its beginning to rain

My heart melts.

Just rip out my heart and take it.

Parker Kim

😭

This is soo sad 😥

omg amazing <3

lottieds

This made me cry. Thanks for fulfilling the request for this story.

Christine

Oh nooo 😭

I love it so much! I imagine Brutus would be scared as of his past and its lovely how Pixie helps him!❤🥰

Emotions

My heart 😭

😭😭😭 the babeys

😭

JD Bowers