Paddy was Ollie's best friend, although Ollie may not have been his. When Ollie came bounding into his life, full of energy, enthusiasm, and absolutely no concept of personal space, Paddy wasn’t quite sure what to make of him. Ollie was a whirlwind, and Paddy was not, but over time the friendship grew. Paddy didn’t just tolerate Ollie; he grew to love him. And Ollie? He absolutely adored Paddy. His ears would perk up, and he would get excited when his name was mentioned. Every time they were reunited, Ollie would try to get as close as physically possible, even if that meant lying directly on top of Paddy, who, to be clear, did not appreciate this particular gesture of affection. Paddy would give a sigh or a growl, and more often than not, he’d put up with Ollie’s relentless sniffing and nudging.

And then came whirlwind number two, Tiggy! Just as Paddy had finally adjusted to Ollie’s antics, along came another bundle of energy. Let’s just say he wasn’t exactly thrilled to start the process all over again, but once again, he accepted her in his own quiet way. He'd sit back and watch her bounce off the furniture like he once did.