The Guys Day Three...

Earlier in the week, Mom and I stopped by the local SPCA and took home a couple of guys -- Otto and Toto. The twin brothers have different personalities. Otto is outgoing and very talkative, while Toto is very laid back and willing to just sit in your lap. Daisy is not a happy camper. Otto is in the kitty condo and is a bit smaller than his brother, Toto, shown curled up in his custom cardboard box. Meanwhile, Daisy is fuming in the upstairs hallway.

In the last few days, the guys have begun to come out of their shells with Otto leading the way. Otto came up to me this morning with complaints about how his bowl was completely empty. With two food bowls between them, both Otto and Toto quietly began to eat. I could only spend a few minutes with Otto in the morning before I went to work, but, he came up to me and still had plenty to talk about. I wish I could have stayed longer.

During the day Otto talked to Mom on and off, but, even though Mom would have wanted Otto to bond with her, unfortunately, it appears that Otto has different ideas. In the evening, both Otto and Toto were seen exploring the kitchen. Later, in a stunning turn of events, Toto sniffed my hand and even let me touch his paw. And, as if that weren't amazing enough, there is an unconfirmed report of Toto chasing Daisy upstairs.

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