This wolf is actively pupsitting - his energy regeneration is paused. This wolf has not rolled over today and will not be able to be traded or gifted until its next rollover.
Emberstar asks Cinderstrike how he's doing today. He simply shrugs and turns away.
When you talk to Cinderstrike you always feel as if they are focused on something else. You're caught off guard when they offer you a gift, mentioning that they prefer giving gifts over useless chit-chat.