Been awhile! We have actually overcome the NoroVirus I think. FERGY is a jubilant, happy, and almost "Lovey" companion. One of my younger brothers has been fighting various types of cancer for years and is close to being tethered to a lounge chair or bed most of his life now. We take FERGY to visit once in awhile. Yesterday FERGY was at his best. Shelties have a way with invalids and other just sick folks. He licked brothers hands and went to his wife and gave her that "melting" eye look then proceded to lie down beside brothers chair. Made all four of us feel "real good".
FERGY and Laddie are still inseparable and we have no idea what he may do if something would happen to Laddie. They both have time clocks in their heads. Always know eating time and bed time within a few minutes. FERGY is terrified of the fireplace and crackling fire wood. When I don't have it going he comes out of the bedroom where wife watches TV to visit me in living room and get some sweet talk and special caresses then back to the bedroom with mama.
Years ago I never thought about one or in this case two dogs who could replace the kids in the daily household of retired folks. They both like to cuddle to my neck in the evening especially and of course I just can't stand that attention. lol
Must do as I said before and move comments of FERGY and Laddie away from "Puppies".