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That’s why they’re called The Twins

I’m speaking, of course, about Kako and Kazon.  They have been called The Twins since I adopted them the first week of December, 1998.  Here are a few reasons why they’re called that.

Kako resting her head on Kazon when they were kittens (the_twins_02)

That’s Kako with her head resting on Kazon.

Kako on her back trying to engage Kazon in play (the_twins_01)

Here, Kako is trying to engage her brother Kazon in a bit of play, something he promptly obliged her.  By the way, that’s Grendel‘s post-surgery half-shaved ass you see in the lower-left corner of the photo.  Similarly, Loki‘s paws are seen dangling from atop a cardboard box near the upper-right corner.

Kako lying on the box and Kako lying beside the box (the_twins_07)

And to finish, that’s Kazon lying on top of the box with Kako on the floor beside it.

All is not as it seems

One might assume from the photo below that Kazon is lounging about enjoying a lazy afternoon.  One would be wrong in making that assumption.

Kazon resting in the living room, but is he really resting? (145_4527)

If he’s not resting, what is he doing?

He’s keeping an eye on Wylie who was staying with us for a time while Rick was out of town and there was construction going on at his house.

Kazon keeping an eye on Wylie (145_4526)

Before you panic about my having a large dog at home with The Kids, don’t worry.  Wylie loves cats (actually, he loves all animals).  He would never hurt them.  In fact, all he wants to do is play with them and hang out with them and be friends.  The Kids, on the other hand, are not quite sure what to make of the huge beast.

Kazon just doesn’t trust Wylie, although he’s not terribly frightened by him either.  He keeps the dog at arm’s length with much puffing up, posturing, and even a strategic hiss here and there.  Essentially, Kazon “guards” the dog and keeps an eye on him at all times.

Kako absolutely doesn’t trust Wylie.  She avoids him but doesn’t run and hide.  She’ll even approach and investigate him if he’s still long enough and she feels it’s safe.

Grendel, in his infinitely laid-back approach to life, simply doesn’t care much either way.  He still does his own thing and pretty much just leaves Wylie alone.  It’s more like a “Whatever.  Just don’t step on me.” relationship from Grendel’s perspective.  Of course, Grendel fears nothing, has never met a stranger, and doesn’t get stressed about much of anything.  To him, at least right now, Wylie is nothing more than a curiosity.

Loki sees Wylie as a threat and has to be restrained (i.e., kept at bay and in check).  He hunts Wylie and tries diligently to do harm to the dog.  Wylie, in turn, now realizes he should give Loki a wide berth lest he get bloodied by constant claw attacks (which has happened before).

Wylie spent a few nights here and there were no major altercations.  In fact, I bring Wylie home with me when the opportunity presents itself.  This has done much to get The Kids acclimated to him and he to them.  Sure, there are times when a dog that large poses a threat just through simple play, but monitored activities are the best way to ensure everyone learns the limits of interaction.

Unusual bedfellows

I don’t often find The Twins, Kako and Kazon, sleeping together.  Although they were quite close when young, once Kako found a new man (Grendel) she promptly and brutally dropped her brother and began treating him like the dumb jock he is.

There are times, in fact, when I wonder if she’s embarrassed to admit they’re related.  Considering she smacks him around so much that he now cringes when she walks by, perhaps it’s even worse than that, but her reasons, whatever they may be, have certainly placed a wedge between them.

Despite this, Kazon loves his sister, and the do play together constantly.  And from time to time, I see Kako make her way to Kazon so they might sleep together, even if only briefly.  They may not be best friends, but they are still siblings who ultimately love each other regardless of violence being the main manifestation of that affection.

The other day I walked into the bedroom to pull the sheets off the bed as part of laundry day and what do you imagine I found?  Yes, it was The Twins curled up together in complete and deep sleep, resting comfortably and blissfully with each other.  It was a terribly sweet and rare sight.

The Twins, Kako and Kazon, sleeping together on the bed (143_4308)

[The Twins: (left to right) Kako and Kazon]