Yesterday, George and Rayne had their 4th introduction. It was also their most successful meetup to date! Rayne immediately implemented a play technique where she flattened herself into “pancake mode.”
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by Anna
Yesterday, George and Rayne had their 4th introduction. It was also their most successful meetup to date! Rayne immediately implemented a play technique where she flattened herself into “pancake mode.”

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Yay George !
He seems to be figuring everything out, and sweet Rayne for putting up with yet another big loud boy :revolving_hearts:
Looked like a fun playdate. Do you think George was interested in Rayne’s swell? I noticed he’s sporting his red headband around his waist. I tried, but mine wouldn’t go past my shoulders or pull up over my hips. I’ve got to get a bigger headband.
Lol, me too!
I love that he always dresses for his guests!
Why do they do the pancake maneuver?
I have only seen Rayne do it, though I think Burrito gets low sometimes when he’s inviting someone to play
Hooray….fingers crossed for more and more successful introductions and playdates!
She’s being such a wonderful and gentle friend for George. This was so fun to watch
George looked dapper with his red cummerbund and Rayne’s somersaults were great. Love the successful playdate.
How absolutely delightful in every way! They seemed to be having equal degrees of enjoyment. I’m loving George more every time I see him.
Love Rayne’s slide and roll ninja evasion tactics. George seems to be from the Foxie school of Pirouette away!
Rayne’s coat is looking so healthy!
Wonderful to watch these two getting to know each other with plenty of fun and shenanigans together. Your patience, perseverance and love have certainly paid off as George has gained so much confidence. I was going to say that George is very lucky to have you, but no,instead George now has the life and love that he truly always deserved.
I love the way Rayne was using that slippery floor to her advantage. Those were some slick slide maneuvers followed up with a few somersaults! Rayne thoroughly enjoyed herself. George seemed happy just to have a play date. And once again, I see he dressed for the occasion.
Is the flat pancake position something Rayne usually does or is this the first time you’ve seen her do it?
I think it’s relatively unique to that play day 🙂
Look at you go, George!!
making friends and with such a pretty girl.
is rayne in estrous?
Rayne is in the estrus part of her cycle. However, she is taking birth control as an added protection from pregnancy.
thanks, anna. i had wondered how birth control is handled.
I am just over the moon for George!! Making friends and looking stylish while doing it! Of course, Rayne is amazing as always. She’s a stae!
Rayne’s slide and pancake mode is hysterical. They both look like they are having so much fun. I love to see that. I just love George’s red
wasteband. He is quite the character. I really love him.