Lon Watson believes that napping is better done with furry friends.
That’s why the Alabama dad never sleeps alone. In fact, when his daughter Catey Hall checks in on him, he’s almost always accompanied by dogs on the couch.
Incredibly, it’s not just Lon’s house dogs who join him on the cozy pile. Even the dogs from the neighborhood come to take a nap with their favorite man.
“Dad sees, plays with and naps with one or more of these dogs on a daily basis. They come running when they see his car and follow him inside,” Catey told The Dodo.
Lon has always loved dogs, and he works with Pound on the Hill to rescue them.
“For as long as I can remember, my dad has rescued stray dogs” Catey said. “Growing up, we always had a dog. There was always room to take in a stray. Now that he lives alone with his wife, there’s room for several. They work with rescues in the area to find homes for the dogs in need; however, not all of them are re-homed, and they stay with dad forever.”
Lon has four dogs at his home. All of them were rescued by Lon and his wife.
Aside from their resident pups, Lon receives daily visits from the neighbors’ dogs—Hooch, Fluffer-Nutter, and Rosie. They all live near Lon and share a special bond.
Like loyal dogs, these dogs wait patiently to spend time with Lon.
“The neighborhood is an unincorporated section of semi-rural Alabama. The houses are set far back from the street, so the dogs can bounce from house to house safely,” Catey said.
If the truck is coming, the dogs will run to his driveway and meet him there.
Luckily, Lon’s human neighbors aren’t concerned about their dogs spending most of their time with him. They understand that naptime is special to them and they won’t let anyone interfere with that.
Every dog Lon meets seems like they form a close bond. Even Catey’s two dogs love him to bits.
“As a matter of fact, they try to leave with Dad when he’s here visiting,” she said.
Here’s another story about the dog-human connection that will melt your heart.
When a man from Turkey named Cemal Senturk was hospitalized last year, an extremely concerned family member refused to leave his side—his canine companion, Boncuk.
After being rushed into the facility, the small animal ran away from their apartment and followed him to hospital.
Cemal was later admitted to the hospital and required that he remain there for several days. Boncuk waited by Cemal’s side at the hospital entrance. So, staff informed her family that the dog wouldn’t leave.
Cemal’s daughter took Boncuk home, but the smart pup found a way to escape again. Later, she was found at the same place where she had waited to see her father.
Boncuk stayed on guard at the building for six consecutive day.
Cemal communicated with Boncuk through the hospital’s window to comfort her. Although the dog would occasionally poke her nose through the hospital’s doors, she would usually stay outside.
Boncuk continued to flee their home even after she saw her father. Despite her family’s attempts to keep her home, no one can stop her from going to the hospital every morning and waiting there until evening.
Fortunately, she was able to get food from the hospital staff while she was there.
Finally, Boncuk’s patience was rewarded when Cemal was discharged from the hospital six days later. The dog ran alongside Cemal’s wheelchair, and the owner was able to pet him.
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