An Unlikely Pair

Our dog Buttons has a best friend, the dog next door, his name is Fred Parker. Buttons is a Havenese and Fred is a hound. A most unlikely pair but they love each other. Buttons wants to do everything Fred does. He lets me know when Fred comes over for treats and every time he goes outside he looks at Fred's house hoping to see him. Fred watches out for Buttons and if he gets loose because of someone not watching when they go out the door Fred rounds him up and brings him back home. 

We have a covered porch on our house and Fred can often be found sleeping on it to get out of the hot sun. I keep a bowl of cold water out there for Fred and he lets me know if I forget to fill it. Last week when the temps reached the high 80s the coolest spot was on the covered porch. We sat out there looking at the water enjoying the breeze and of course Buttons buddy Fred Parker joined us. When it was time to go in Fred's Mom blew the whistle, his signal it was time to come in, but he just sat there. I finally said "Fred go home" he didn't look happy but left. See you tomorrow Fred.