He cuddles. Fenway likes to snuggle in and be warm and cozy. He's showing some genetic Pibble with all this cuddle-puddle behavior. I'm not sure if it's a safety tactic to keep away from the less than welcome ladies in the house, or maybe he's just chilly. I just like to think of him as a cuddle bug.
The girls snuggle a bit with us - Arwen enjoys a nice upside down belly rub and will stay in close proximity to me at all times, but a good long cuddle is simply too much heat for her, I suspect. Nyxie like to snuggle into Matt's pillow when it's just the 2 of us. She'll press her nose against me and steal my warmth, facing me on his pillow, her body pressed against me.
To say they've accepted Fenway is a bit of a generous stretch. "Getting familiar with his presence and not actively trying to kill him all the time" might be a more accurate assessment. Fenway is an "old soul" dog - one that seems to understand things that he shouldn't already know. Aside from a perpetually worried look on his face, he's the embodiment of zen. I suppose I'd be perpetually worried as a newcomer around these 2 myself...
We're taking one day at a time here, working it all out. We're giving time to each, while letting them know how much they're loved. Change can be tough, but cuddling comes easy.


