Sadie

Sadie is a stray "Gollie" and one of the main dog characters to be featured in the series. She and Orak the Irish Water Spaniel play a major role in volume 1.

Appearance
She is a large Golden Retriever/Collie mix, or "Gollie." She has long, golden yellow fur and folded ears that stand high upon her head. Her eyes are dark brown.

Personality
Sadie is a fairly laid back dog with a gentle demeanor. She is intelligent and cool-headed, making her the voice of reason in some situations. She can appear aggressive and tough at times, but this is simply part of her survival instinct. Physically, she is shown to be very strong and agile.

Backstory
Sadie was born to Honey, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, and an unknown Collie father. She, her mother's owner, and her biological siblings lived next door to the home of an Irish Water Spaniel breeder whose dog just had a litter of her own. Orak was one of the puppies in this litter, and his mother would often bring him and his siblings to play with Honey's pups. The two mother dogs were friends and their children became close as well. Orak and Sadie grew up together like siblings although they were completely different breeds. Sadie was eventually adopted by Hannah, a young woman who had been helped by her mother in the past. She and Orak went their separate ways and did not see each other again for 3 years.

Sadie reveals in chapter 3 that while her owners, Hannah and her mother, Cheryl, were good people, it became hard for them to continue to care for her after a while. It is implied that the two were facing an unexpected financial challenge possibly due to a medical emergency. Sadie overheard a conversation between them about this while sitting in the car as they stopped at a gas station one snowy afternoon. As she watched them go inside the station, she heard familiar barks in the distance. It turned out to be her long lost brother, Orak, tied to a fence. Sadie left her owners and ran to Orak. The two were happily reunited, but facing an unknown threat. The terrified Orak explained that his owner abandoned him and a crazed dog-hunter called Looper was lurking in the area. Hearing this, Sadie forgot about her owners entirely and tried to help Orak escape. A mysterious figure approached them as she was struggling to tear the rope. The two dogs sped away into the worsening snowstorm to escape from them. They have been running ever since.

Meeting Yodis and Shiro
Sadie and Orak live a harsh life on the streets and struggle to avoid being caught by Looper or animal control. After watching them from afar for some time, Yodis the cat decides to help them. Although neither dog trusts him at first, Sadie is more willing than Orak to listen to him. The cat takes them to a highway bridge and allows them to stay there, completely hidden from humans. He gives them food and Sadie begins to warm up to him. She and Orak share their life story with Yodis and the three become companions.

A few days pass and the bond between them grows. Sadie and Orak begin to look to Yodis as their "Boss," though Yodis refuses to accept the role at first. Later, the newly formed pack meets Shiro, a Japanese dog who had gotten lost in the city. Sadie hears his cries and feels sorry for him. When he collapses from exhaustion, it is she who feels the most pity and insists on helping him.

Relationships

 * She has a very close relationship with Orak
 * She develops a unique friendship with Yodis over time.