Tootsie

I saw my neighbor in the garage today.
He was with Tootsie.
"Nice coat!" I said as I looked down to this new furry friend wearing a red seemingly water proof coat.
Tootsie looked at my sheepishly and did not say a word.
"Say hi Tootsie!"
nothing.
nothing from me or tootsie.
i didn't know what to say.
tootsie, wasn't either jack russel but an unfamiliar breed.
a replacement or a new loved family member. it was so soon.