More: Otis came to me only a month after I lost my yellow lab, "Augie" after a forever friendship of 15 years. He has been my new best friend, (Not a replacement, none of them can be replaced)... ever since. He has already hiked with me in the state parks and forests near our home and he won't/ can't stay out of the river. He also goes bikejoring with me. He is a ray of light in every day of my life and we are only just beginning what I hope will be another great adventure with another great dog.