Orak

Orak is a stray Irish Water Spaniel. He is one of the main canine protagonists of the series. He shares a close bond with Sadie, having grown up with her like a brother.

Appearance
Orak is a strong-looking dog covered in thick, shaggy fur. He has floppy ears, a dark brown nose, and bright yellow eyes. He has a somewhat intimidating appearance. His fur is a purplish liver color typical of his breed.

Personality
As a result of fear and trauma, Orak is very distrustful of others and easily upset. He is even aggressive and quick tempered with violent tendencies. Once someone has won his trust, he shows a kinder side of his personality. Occasionally, he appears to be shy and somewhat meek. He is even a bit silly. Orak loves to eat and will even go through garbage for a snack.

Backstory
Orak and his siblings were born in a suburban neighborhood. His family and their owner lived close to Sadie and hers, and they would often visit each other. Orak and Sadie grew very close as puppies and saw themselves as siblings. They were eventually separated when they were adopted. Orak was bought by a businessman named Lloyd Davidson as a gift for his son, Brody. It was soon revealed that the dog resembled a monster from Brody's favorite TV show and was chosen for this reason. Brody adored Orak when he was young, but as the years passed, the boy began to lose interest in his old hobbies as well as the dog. He was indifferent to Orak, who became restless from boredom. The family, including Barbara, Lloyd's wife, did not do much to care for him properly. Orak was not suited to their apartment lifestyle and began to act out. After he trashed the family's kitchen one winter day, Lloyd realized that it was a mistake to bring the high maintenance dog into their home. Lloyd drove Orak out to an abandoned neighborhood and left him by a fence. He left a bowl of food for him, gave him a pat, and drove away. Orak recalled that he still cried out for his owner out of love even though he knew he was being abandoned. Not long afterward, a spider appeared to Orak and took pity on him. He warned the grief-stricken dog that the neighborhood was dangerous because it was Looper's territory. Orak initially thought that Looper was a stray dog, but the spider quickly explained that he was a human. He described Looper as a madman who pretended to be an animal control officer to capture dogs for unknown reasons. The story was somewhat of an urban legend among dogs in Blicksen. Terrified, Orak demanded that the spider help him escape, but the tiny arachnid was not strong enough. All he could do was tell Orak how to identify Looper: By his hair which sticks up like a candle's flame. The spider scuttled away, leaving Orak desperately calling after him in the worsening snowstorm. Just when all seemed hopelessly lost, Sadie heard Orak's cries and rushed to help him. Orak was overjoyed to see her, but still terrified of the danger he had just heard about. He told Sadie everything, and she immediately began working to free him. Suddenly, a mysterious figure appeared in the distance. As it got closer, the silhouette began to look more like Looper. Sadie broke through the ropes just in time and the two dogs rushed for safety.

Meeting Yodis and Shiro
Orak lives with Sadie on the streets of Blicksen. The two dogs struggle to survive each day. After watching them from afar, Yodis steps in to help them. Orak is completely unwilling to trust the cat at first, but decides to follow him when Sadie gives him a chance. When Yodis lets the dogs stay with him at the highway bridge and offers them food, Orak begins to warm up to him. The dogs soon feel comfortable enough to tell him their story. Orak is surprised and moved by how sympathetic the cat is toward him. Before long, he begins to consider him a friend. Orak becomes increasingly loyal to Yodis, and even willing to call him "Boss." The cat is hesitant at first, but accepts the leadership role when he realizes that the dogs do not see it any other way. One night, the group encounters a Japanese dog named Shiro, who has been howling in sorrow after losing his owner. Shiro collapses from exhaustion and they run to him. Sadie feels the most pity for the young dog and demands that they help him. Yodis agrees with her, but Orak is hesitant. Still, he trusts his leader and reluctantly goes along with them.

Relationships

 * Orak and Sadie share a special bond. In chapter 3, it is revealed that they grew up together like siblings.
 * He becomes fiercely loyal to Yodis as the story progresses.

Trivia
Orak has had his name changed 3 times. His name is derived from a nickname given to the author's first dog.