Sunday, July 3, 2011

New Friends

A few months ago Kodi's friends Molly and Maggie moved away. He had been enjoying playtime at the fence with Molly, as she would bounce up and down the length of the fence with him, barking and playing happily.

Kodi always seemed to be in better spirits, happier, more contented, after spending time with Molly. When she wasn't on the other side of the fence any longer, Kodi would sit at the fence and look for her, sometimes crying for her, calling her to the fence.

When new neighbors moved in, so did new playmates for Kodi. A black Newfoundland/Retriever named "Lela" and a Rottweiler/Mastiff puppy named "Demon". Unfortunately, Demon passed away when he was about 7 months old.

A month later, "Moe" moved in, an 8 month old English Mastiff. Moe and Kodi have become friends, playing daily at the fence, each sitting on their side of the fence, watching and waiting for the other to come out to play. They run and bounce up and down the fence, taking time to sniff and visit with one another.

Occasionally Lela gets involved in the play and an excited romp takes place between the three of them.

I really enjoy watching them play, they all seem to look forward to their time together at the fence. Kodi even takes his toys over to the fence and drops them there, as if to suggest he's sharing with his friends.

It's so relaxing, watching them, so carefree, so playful.