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.
Hall’s dad, Lon Watson, has always loved dogs and works with the local rescue Pound on the Hill to make sure every animal gets the help they need.
“For as long as I can remember, my dad has rescued stray dogs,” Hall said. “Growing up, we always had a dog. But there was always room for a stray in need. 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.”
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 neighborhood dogs are happy to wait all day just for some brief one-on-one time with Watson.
“The neighborhood is a part of semi-rural Alabama that is not incorporated. The canines 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.
Luckily, Watson’s human neighbors don’t seem to mind that their dogs spend most of their time with Watson — and would never get in the way of their special naptime.
Watson just seems to have a way with every dog he meets. Even Hall’s two dogs try to get in on the action. “As a matter of fact, they try to leave with Dad when he’s here visiting,” Hall said.
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