Meet Barney...quite a handsome fellow. He is an "A" class farm dog. We baby sat, uh...dog sat Barney for the first few weeks of owning our new residence. You see, the previous tenant of the farm moved 2 miles away and had nothing set up for Barney, so he asked us if we could let Barney stay until he was ready for him and we said, "no problem!"
Now, Barney had lived here for quite some time and had established some local friends, his closest friend being, a large feral grey cat I called Elvis. (because he looked just like Elvis, not the singer, boho boys cat Elvis) These two buddies were really really close. I witnessed dog/cat behavior I had never seen before. They snuggled, greeted each other with kisses and slept together. Barney being much bigger, Elvis rolled up in a big ball right up on top of his back. Oh, how I wish I had taken a picture of that! Elvis wasn't very people friendly and scat at the sight of me.
Sadly, Barney's owner returned for him and off he went in the back of the truck wagging his tail. My next walk was Barneyless and quite lonely, although I must say that my 2 Chihuahuas were very happy and gladly had me back all to themselves again. However...Elvis threw a fit! For days she/he paced back and forth meowing loudly. Have you ever heard a cat complain? This behavior went on for days and days, until one random morning...
Barney was back!!! All by himself, he traveled away from his current home back to the residence of his youth. He greeted us with big wags, a little whining and lots of kisses. He then waited patiently perched on our back porch.
Do you believe in those Disney animated movies about our furry creature friends?
Well, I do now...Elvis showed up, saw Barney, soundly cussed him out and then they snuggled all day long and followed each other everywhere. How many days was Barney going to stay? His owner was on vacation and wouldn't be back for some time? Food and water were put outside and the next morning...
both of them were gone and I haven't seen either one since.
Now, did Barney come all this way just to say hi and visit old stomping grounds? I think not. He decided that he could not live without his best buddy in the whole world and they both hoofed it back to Barney's new home...
...to a freshly made dog house with a banner that read, "Welcome home Elvis"
V..V + ^..^ = 4 ever :)
6 comments:
Barney is gorgeous! Is he a Lab? Such a great story. I hope Barney & Elvis live happily ever after :-)
Aw. Such a sweet story. Our cats have still not gotten used to my daughter's new dog. Maybe there is hope?
What an adorable story.. I think Disney will want to make it into a mini movie!
Friendship forever...
Darlene it's sooo neat to look into your life now, soooo different from when we lived on Rose Ave!! I love this story. I'm a total animal lover, have 2 cats and a big fluffy dog.
They all love each other, especially the cats because they're indoors together. We crack up watching them play together. Animals give us such love and joy, I would have a bunch more if I could! Thanks for sharing! Much love to you.
Oh Darlene, just read you comment, and if there was ever an angel walking this earth (with a little limp) it was our precious Vi.
She blessed us all. I so wish I could be at her service tomorrow.
She's dancing with Jesus today!
Thanks for sharing the story of a friendship that is not all that unique. Glad to know they are back together. Hope they are getting along OK with the owner being home.
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