The brief preface to the strip that I used to get it into Flak Magazine:

(links to pictures of the characters)

SCENIC WEST MONROE about two brothers HARRIS and WARREN
SINCLAIR and their dog, LTC. JAMES McSCRUFFY.

SCRUFFY, a Pug/Mastiff mixed-breed, like any self-respecting marginalized
figure in America has very radical views; a tenured position in a
doghouse; and enjoys smelling his own fecal matter.

HARRIS and WARREN attend 4th and 3rd grade respectively at St. Michael's
Academy in Groverston Twp.