It’s not unusual for Catey Hall to check on her father and see him dozing off on the couch. However, Hall’s father never sleeps by himself because dogs from the neighborhood join him to form a huge, cozy pile.
According to Hall, “Dad sees, plays with, and takes naps with one or more of these dogs every day.” When they spot his car, they hurry up and follow him inside.
Lon Watson, Hall’s father, has always had a passion for dogs and works with the neighborhood animal shelter Pound on the Hill to make sure all animals receive the care they require.
My dad has been saving stray dogs for as long as I can remember,” Hall added. “We always had a dog when I was a kid. However, there was always space for a lost animal in need. Now that he and his wife are living alone, there is space for many. However, not all of the dogs are rehomed, and some of them remain with dad forever. They work with local rescues to find homes for the dogs in need.
Watson and his wife have all four of their resident dogs that they have saved and rehabbed.
However, Hooch, Fluffer-Nutter, and Rosie, who all live nearby and have a special connection to Watson, pay him a visit every day.
The dogs in the neighborhood are content to wait all day for a quick encounter with Watson.
“The neighborhood is a part of semi-rural Alabama that is not incorporated. The dogs may safely jump from house to house because the properties are set back from the street, according to Hall. The dogs normally recognize the sound of my dad’s truck approaching and wait for him in the driveway.
Fortunately, Watson’s human neighbors don’t seem to mind that their dogs spend the majority of their time with Watson, and they never interfere with their exclusive naptime.
With every dog he encounters, Watson simply seems to have a way. Even Hall’s two dogs attempt to participate. When Dad comes to visit, they actually try to leave with him, according to Hall.
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