Cinder Dog, you & your dear old Dad light up the hearts of dog lovers everywhere...even Down Under. Dogs are great judges of character & I think your Stray must be of supreme court standard in that compartment. He must have followed some special scent that led him to the kindest hearts in the district. Even Boots the Kat has kindness behind the hissing noises.
Best of all, Stray really knows how to play good doggy games with you, Cinder. You've found a second best friend. Of course, your dear old Dad will always be your first best friend...and aren't you lucky.
Will you keep telling us about Stray, please?