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Tiny and Kitty have finally settled into what I can’t exactly call a friendship, but it’s no longer the outright dislike that they once had. I take them outside and Kitty romps while Tiny stands guard. I’ve never seen a dog that likes to stand guard as much as Tiny does. Kitty finally understands that Tiny doesn’t want to play, so instead of playing with him, she’s decided to just play near him. It works for them.

Tiny’s been an old man ever since I got him when he was three years old. He’s never gotten the concept of playing- he prefers just to pile up in your lap and let you pet him, or he’ll stand guard, ever watchful of stray leaves or neighbors mowing their lawns. Kitty loves to play, so I finally get to indulge my urge to buy lots of dog toys.

Do you have an old dog and a new dog? How do they play together?