Lion Head Mesa Who puts marmalade inside a Kong?

There was a great commotion in the daylight. He didn't know what he saw when he squinted from the shade, only movement, with reds and golds and - then a voice, which perked his ears.

A skittering thing moved swiftly aside, and a girl dog stood confidently there, smiling. She seemed enamored by him and at once Nils wanted to get close, sniff, and be friendly. It was so rare to see others these days! So he did; he lurched up and swayed towards her, much to the displeasure of those attending.

Someone bristled. He was surprised and wounded, shrinking a little. Bear? Nils not big bear, Nils -- is Nils! His tail wagged and stirred motes of dirt.