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There is nothing more that needs to be said…

First Dog On the Moon, walking the walk…

This is the cartoon I am entering into the Walkleys

A Walkley entry requires a 400 word “accompanying statement”, which is not a requirement, but I have to say SOMETHING. Normally I would be able to string a few words together to help the judges understand why this is a work of unparalleled charm and hilarious topical magnificence that looms over Australian Cartooning like some [...]

I am being hassled to do another blog post

Jesus wept! I just give and give until I have nothing left, and still you vultures demand more!
So here is a picture of a coconut macaroon. Are you happy now?

Readers’ Pets Eleventy Gazillion – Binturongs for everyone!

Phooey! How many of you have pets that are not Binturongs? All of you, that is who. Not good enough.
In this photo, Tigger, (a cat) is forced to play tea parties by a grown woman (Jane) who should know better. Jane also sent another photo of this cat dressed as a Bullfighter, however we [...]

Readers’ Pets IV – What is wrong with you people?

Here are some more. MORE! It’s a never ending stream of pet photos. Readers’ pets, readers’ pets, readers’ pets. You think I can’t handle all of the photos of Readers’ pets? I laugh at your insignificant quantity of pet photos. You call this too many pet photos? You have seen nothing.
And most importantly they are all [...]

Reader’s Pets 3 – Return of the Jedi from Beyond Thunderdome

Back by popular demand! Here are some more!
Today we have Ben Sandilands’ pets! Firstly something called Daphne
Which is swiftly killed by a passing giant feral cat.
That then turns it’s attention back to destroying all native fauna in a 20 km radius.
And now, proof of unintelligent design!
Clearly, they are tied up to stop them going on [...]

The Crikey offices have a visitor OMG!!! OMG!!1!

GREAT HONG KONG FLAVOURS OF PURPLE CRAVAT WEARING POLLERCOASTING RIOTS IN MY MOUTH…

Reader’s Pets 2 – I said I do NOT wish to see the Dauphin! Send him away

Heavens to betsy! That last post is full up to pussies bow with adorable pet photos and snide remarks about readers and their animals, so I shall start another one. Keep sending them in because it is not like I have a real job. If you would like to be insulted along with the beast [...]

Reader’s Pets

No really. It is time for photos of reader’s pets. Send us your photos. Pets only, no people. Email them to me. Don’t make me come around to your house and secretly photograph your animals. Do the right thing and send them in before anyone gets hurt.
We will start with Venise’s cat Walnut
Feline coveting cat [...]

How I became a Professional AFL Player and won a premiership

Alright I didn’t. But on Tuesday I had a glorious insight into the inner workings of an AFL Club. And not just any AFL club, the Western Bulldogs.
But first some background. Ben Hudson plays in the ruck for the Western Bulldogs, he has recently grown a marvelous beard! So marvelous in fact that some of [...]