Here's a piece Kipling West made on the day her old dog Batly died (appropriately enough, a year ago on Halloween). He was one sweet creature.

Poor Otis, he spent a lot of time tied up and in his crate while we moved so that he would not escape (something he loves to do). He was very patient.

I apologize for Otis's lengthy absence. I've been super busy with moving into this new house, unpacking all these boxes, etc. Neverending stuff. I have too much stuff. This picture shows you what Otis does all day in the yard while I fiddle with my knicknacks and do little home repair projects. He LOVES his yard.