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Just Dandy: Bedside Manner

By Christa Kim, Cartoonist
February 8, 2024
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Four “Just Dandy” panels depict the adventures of Dandy, the black cat. After getting injured, he visits Dr. Kerfluffle, the cream, striped cat, only to receive a grim prognosis. (Christa Kim | Northern Star)
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