Smokey's neighbors

This is Sammo. I mentioned Sammo in a previous post.

This is Toro. He is Sammo's housemate.

Toro loves Smokey, but Smokey does not love Toro. Ever since Smokey moved in next door, Toro has looked forward to going home at the end of walks because that means he gets to sniff out Smokey's scent outside our door. They have met dog to cat several times and Smokey is not a fan. Toro is just too eager beaver for this cool cat. So Smokey hisses at Toro to keep his distance, at which point Toro sobers up from the disappointment that the cat does not share his desire to become friends.

I can see where Smokey's coming from. How would you feel if someone rushed at you and pushed himself or herself in your face every time you meet?

"This dog is too much."