I took this photo of Gus when I was sick yesterday, he hopped up onto my lap, crawled up onto my right shoulder, put his head on my neck, and went to sleep. Red was lying at my feet, where he always lies when I am sick. I like having two companion dogs, I think they are healing and comforting.

Red is utterly faithful at such moments, he never leaves my side, Gus is a bit more active, but yesterday, he seemed happy just sitting up there. The sunlight pouring in from the window didn’t hurt either. Gus is an affectionate creature, I never know if the dogs know something is off or not, but I liked the feeling of Red at my feet and Gus up on my shoulder.