Monday, January 18, 2010

6 months



It has been six months since Oti arrived in Wilton. I am amazed at how quickly the time has gone by.

Oti and Coop get along well. Coop likes to boss Oti around and Oti usually submits. Coop can take a toy from Oti, but if tries to steal rawhide, Oti growls and makes it clear that he will NOT share.

When Oti first arrived, the dogs would sleep in opposite ends of a room. Now, they often curl up near each other. Most mornings find both dogs and us squeezed together on the bed.

Coop used to be a slow eater. Now, with Oti nearby Coop gobbles down his food faster than Oti does!

I never thought that Coop would be jealous, but he sometimes is. If Oti is getting petted, Coop thumps his tail long and loud, until you leave Oti to pet him.

Oti does not like to be alone. When Coop is not around, Oti searches desperately for him. I worry what will happen when Coop loses his battle with cancer. Oti is happiest in a pack and loves to be around people.

Oti is a dichotomy, watchful and protective with Peter Pan's spirit. Oti refuses to grow up and at moments of pure bliss, acts like a puppy.

1 comment:

Bev said...

Oti is such a handsome fellow. Cooper is too. Please give them some big hugs and kisses from me.

Thanks for your kind words on my blog. Each day the pain lessens a little, but it's still so huge that I can hardly stand it.