Brush your teeth twice a day. Keep away all tooth decay. And like all my other friendly chums. You also must massage your gums.

• A Boy and His Dog (1936)

I must say that when I agreed to let Miss Molly move in with me I thought it was going to provide me with some companionship. Turns out that Little Ted seems to be getting more out of this arrangement than I am! He just dotes on Miss Molly; he cuddles with her and strokes her fur and talks to her all the time. She just patiently accepts all his attention, whilst sitting on the sofa, which - I MUST SAY is something that I am not allowed to do!
I guess it is a privilege of age.
I do get to play with all Molly's toys while Little Ted keeps her otherwise occupied so the relationship is somewhat symbiotic.