New goal. Potential backstory.
I'm not sure if Patreon notifies all you awesome peeps when a new goal is posted, so here it is:
"If the Pet Foolery Patreon reaches 16k subscribers, I will create/illustrate the story behind Brutus' scars... DUN DUN DUN!
I've had a rough idea of what happened to Brutus in my head for a while now, but I haven't put much effort into really fleshing it out, let alone illustrating it into a comic. This is mostly because, as you all know, I like to keep my content lighthearted, and a story like that would be... well, obviously pretty dark. Probably not family-friendly.
Again, I don't know EXACTLY how the story would go, but trust me, if I'm fortunate enough to have sixteen-THOUSAND of you supporting me on here, I'll make it good.
This backstory comic would NOT count towards the monthly 4 comics. It would be released first to Patreon, and then posted on Instagram 2 week later (sorry, I just wouldn't feel right keeping such an important story permanently behind a paywall)."
Comments (84)
How come its not letting me see any comics??? I've paid my membership:(
I would love to know! Fingers crossed for ya!
Good luck w that.
What if you did it as a mine thought to have been a "dud", and Brutus' old handler steps on it accidentally. And the throwback of metal pieces caught Brutus off guard? I cant wait to see what you come up with 😍
I'm in! <3
Woo, it jumped to 15,113 pretty quickly. Thanks, everyone.
joined just for this XD
Same lmao
Joined for this ^^
I joined just for this. :)
Just signed up too hope we get to see what made Brutus well... Brutus! And mad props for breaking up the comic to make it user friendly when we're reading it through our phones!
I think seeing Pixie growing up is more traumatic than seeing Brutus' past
OK you got it. 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 🇲🇽 Tijuana 📍
Ok, I've caved in, I should have done it earlier in fact! :D
Ok, been meaning to sign up for awhile now but this definitely pushed me to get it done. :)
Just signed up! Didnt realize it was only a dollar!
I'm excited to see it!
I've been considering for ages, the possibility of a good Brutus backstory is too tempting! 😁
I did it
Ok, you suckered me in. I *need* to know!🥰
My husband has been a patron for a while, but he kept forgetting to show me the bonus comics. So I thought it was a good time to get involved.
Also, very excited!
I was a Patron of yours before but your ad on your Instagram called to me so here I am.
Binge, complete! I wasn't aware of your goal when I signed to your Patreon, but good luck with the goal!
That would be a super gift for reaching your goal. Thank you!
The ad for your Patreon in your Instagram story was hilarious! Spot on, well done 👌😂👍
The ad got me here as well. 🤣
AH SO EXCITED!! (i also super agree its not a strip that should be kept behind a pay wall and those that think it should well they butts, and i seriously hope we hit soon!!!!)
Is there any way we can see how many patrons there are so we know how close we are?
If you go to their main page it says under their avatar the current patron count. We're at around 14,100 right now.
No words. Just- :0
Can you add some panels that are darker in theme to your patreon page? While keeping your insta family friendly?
I think there might be a fan version of it out there
Sounds cool, man! I sure don't mind you giving away some jujubes to Instagram fans, especially if it's something relevant for the plot
WOOOO!!!!
I am in full support of Bruises back story, no matter how dark, especially being shared with everyone on Instagram.
Dark or not, I would love to know it
I'm so excited for this, I really do hope you get enough patreons. I want to be stabbed in the heart with the comic
Done and done. My entire household loves Brutus and Pixie.
Love this idea!! I think it might be a little different but Brutus was portrayed as a military dog so he obviously has some scary past and I think it’s a good idea to tell it
Me encantaría leer la historia de brutus, todo lo que vivió en la guerra, como perdió a su dueño... todo. Creo que sería muy interesante
Lo siento, mi espanol es muy mal, jaja 😅. Estoy feliz tu encanta mi comic
If Disney can show a amazing fatherly lion falling to his death in a kids movie I’m pretty sure no one is going to hate you for telling Brutus backstory on his scars as sad as it may be because at least he’s still alive.
Precisely because of the light-hearted way the comics portray difficult stories is why it's a fantastic idea!
100% your story to tell. So tell it how ever you want. I’d personally like it told as a flash back him telling it to Pixie as I have a major weak spot for when pixie has to be the brave one and comfort Brutus.
That sounds so fun!
I love your lighthearted comics, but everytime I see an old Brutus and teen Pixie comic my heart is breaking. So, at least for me, you already are telling non lighthearted storys. There great non the less. Thanks for everything.
I don't know if you know this but a youtuber called Kyoto posted a video called the backstory of Brutus and Julius (comic dub) and credited the comic to you. However it looks to be of much poorer quality than your comics. It has 1.6 million views too. It has always confused me and as I couldnt find it on your instagram it was one of the reasons I decided to subscribe to your patreon as I just really wanted to know what was going on. I couldn't find it on here either and seeing as you now posted this, I know it wasnt made by you. But maybe check that out? Like it could confuse people. Idk I just thought I'd let you know. Also just to be clear im not subscribed to Kyoto, this backstory video just shows up when you search Pixie and Brutus on YouTube. Regarding this post though, I am really looking forward to seeing the actual backstory of Brutus! Im glad I decided to finally subscribe to you.
I am excited to see Brutus story!
I love your comic. As much as I would like to hear Brutus’s story I just love everything you create. It brings a moment of joy
Sir, I’ve spent over 15 years in the Army and plan to spend many more. I’m not EOD, but I’ve had the honor of working with several. Your comics with Brutus feel like they come from their stories, which makes me believe you have a source you use. But that is irrelevant. Brutus is a veteran as much as any of us and dwarves his story told. I’ve deployed 3 times and don’t feel I have the story that Brutus has. I connect with him. I love Brutus and Pixie and their adventures, but I long to hear Brutus’s story.
I would LOVE to hear the backstory! Fingers crossed you reach the goal! :-)
I would love to read this. I'm not sure how else to help since I already support you on here but I'd love to reada it
If I wasn't already a Patreon supporter, this would have made me one. Honestly, this comic was what got me to be a regular user of Instagram and Patreon.
I would second Kyle Keel's comment; I would love to read Pixie and Brutus' stories in a book, whether it be a series of children's books or a full set of all the stories, Brutus' backstory included. Either way, I would love to see his backstory!
I spend an hour of pay a month on Patreon and the dollar I throw at you has been well worth the joy I get back. Would love to see Brutus’ backstory.
I would absolutely love to see this, here's hoping you hit 16k!
I would like to know. But am supporting you no matter what you do. Your content is awesome.
I'd say learn and ask about being in a warzone from veterans and K-9 handlers to make it more accurate. Just a thought and it could give you more inspiration too
Yes. That’s another reason I’ve refrained from making it; for fear I might get something very wrong without realizing it.
You need to let ig know because it will if nothing cause at least a temporary influence to have the story created
I plan on putting something in my insta story tomorrow 👍
That would be an incredible story and I, for one, would love to read it. I get that it would be darker storyline and not a real disney fable, but, with the way you have crafted the characters and story, I expect it to be an awesome and heart wrenching backstory on Brutus. I hope you get the 16k you need to support this story.
Yes please!
Honestly, something like that sounds good enough to be it's own book! And that's something that I would pay decent money for.
Woots! That would be awesome!
Yes this would be awesome.
Yes! Please!
I would love to see it
I should count as three...my two grandsons read this with me. Both are former Marine brats...one wants to adopt a former military K-9 when he has is own place. He may be a K9 handler first.
LOVE IT!! My husband was active duty for 11 years and they(most veterans) love telling the stories of their scars! My husband loves Brutus because he sees him as “one of the boys.”
Awesome!!!!
Oh man! I'm so looking forward to seeing his backstory!
Awesome!
Omg, I would love to see that story 😍
Nice!
Yes! Something gritty would be a welcome change for Brutus in particular!
“Gritty”, that’s the word I was looking for
Absolutely right! I'd love to be one of the first to see it, but you definitely can't keep that kind of awesome content from the public. Great work!
Yessss
That would be awesome
i think that’s a great idea
Hell yea sir
OMG!!! That would be amazing!!