Billy behind boots

A couple of days ago Kate and Alayne noticed that our new arrival, blind Billy, kept going into the mud room by the back door and re-arranging the boots and shoes so he could sleep on the boot mat. Three times they picked him up and put him in the dog room, then put the footwear back in place. Three times he found his way back and insisted on sleeping there. That's when Alayne got the camera out.

He's wearing a soft cone in the photo because of his eye surgery, but Dr. Hoy removed his sutures yesterday so he is now cone-free. And since the cone came off he hasn't returned to this spot. Perhaps wearing a soft, rubbery black thing on his head made him feel a certain kinship with the soft, rubbery black boots. Who knows?

Blog Break:  I will be traveling next week visiting family and will not be posting on the blog until the following week.

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10 responses to “If The Shoe Fits … Sleep On It”

  1. Reta Davis Avatar
    Reta Davis

    This may be on of the Great Mysteries of life. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Glenda Avatar
    Glenda

    Bailey was just “fitting in”…
    Hooray for the great outcome from surgery!

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  3. ginger Avatar
    ginger

    Have a wonderful visit with your family, Steve. You deserve some R & R time. Enjoy it to the fullest.
    All the best,
    ginger & Tlingit

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  4. Roxie Avatar
    Roxie

    Perhaps the cone helped him to channel the interesting smells. Imagine the dreams! Glad he came through the surgery so well.

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  5. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Oh my gosh, that picture of Billy and the boots is precious! I wonder if the rubber of the cone and the rubber of the boots has a similar smell and that’s what attracted him to that area. Like you said..who knows?
    I hope you have a wonderful time traveling and with your family!

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  6. Ashley Avatar

    Safe travels!

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  7. Kathleen Rivard Avatar
    Kathleen Rivard

    Bless Blind Billy. I’m glad you pointed out the cone. It’s good the stitches are out and the cone is off. Have you had the heart worm retested?
    I’ll sure miss the blogs next week but be safe in your travels.

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  8. Mary H./Washington state Avatar
    Mary H./Washington state

    Safe journeys to all. Blind Billy will have you folks trained in Billy-speak in no time!

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  9. Betsy Avatar
    Betsy

    The last couple of pictures have been great. So funny and cute. We will all miss your blog but you deserve some time off. Enjoy your traveling time.

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  10. Evita Avatar

    Steve and Alayne, just read your story, visited Myths About Disabled Animals,Blind horses and only wanted to say that what you do is really impressive and deserves every support!

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