Tiger and Tommy

are well and fine back at the farm. Tommy has the misfortune of being not so welcomed by the gang though, and this is from the beginning. Some members of the old pack just don't take a liking to him.

It's interesting to see and wonder how animals make up their minds whether they are going to like you or not - a human or another one of its kind.

Some take an immediate fondness to another, buddying up all chummy and nice. Others just stir up wrath of displeasure and persistent attempts to drive the newcomer away.

It is quite sad to see a newcomer being ostracized by the pack. Being ignored brings loneliness, but being disliked to the point of being attacked can be dangerous.

Little Tommy is slowly but steadily doing all he knows how to be welcomed into his new pack. he is all submission and belly up in silent politeness when the resident female comes baring her teeth at him, with one or two other accomplices lending power to her intimidation.

But I'm sure Tommy boy will win their hearts eventually, if his inherent macho size doesn't catch up and win first!

For now, all at the farm are well and fine. All sterilised. We just hope that they will be left alone to live out their lives in peace.

* Thank you so much to our supporter, R, for coming forward with his donation to fully sponsor Tommy and Tiger's sterilisation expense. We can only say THANK YOU again.