Motherhood Becomes Oreo

December 1, 2003

Oreo has ALWAYS had issues...
After we lost our beloved Thor and his'wife' Noelle, we adopted 8 week old Fresia. Instead of the usual hissing and fighting for a few days, Oreo gave Fresia a thorough sniffing inspection, and then began mothering her. He even lays down with her and flips his tail around so she can play with it. I never knew Oreo had such a maternal streak! If she cries, he is right there in a heartbeat, giving her a protective lick or