What does Jody's relationship with Fodder wing tell readers about Jody? in the yearling

Jody feels that the baby coon is delightful, and he enjoys holding it, wishing he could have one.

Jody likes how Fodder-wing Forrester always has a lot of pets. He finds it interesting because his own mother won’t let him have any. When Fodder-wing offers to give him the baby raccoon, saying he can get another, Jody says his mother won’t allow it. And feels happy.