Lone Dog" and "Stray" have dogs as main characters. What do both dogs have in common?

They are happy with their fate.

They love to howl at the moon.

They want to be indoor lap dogs.

They enjoy the outdoors. VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE ANSWER

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.