Devoted mates

The little black pooshka showed up a half-hour ago, but ignored the food set out for her and instead sat on one of the deck chairs.  A few minutes ago, she got down onto the deck and began to walk toward the steps.  Following her gaze, I saw the big ol' creampuff approaching.  They greeted each other, hers more enthusiastic than his (he lifted his left paw to fend her off), and then they both walked to the dishes of dry and wet food Pat placed outside the door, and they began to eat together.