I have a special treat for you today. We’re going to visit the lair of a mysterious animal known as the Cave Dog. Not too close… we don’t want to spook the magnificent creature. However, if we move slowly, we may be able to catch a glimpse of this cozy canine.
The Cave Dog’s origins are a mystery. Rumor has it that the Cave Dog will hide under anything. At night, the Cave Dog usually falls asleep in its chosen den… after a few hours, one can hear the Cave Dog shuffling out of the cave. This nightly migration from cave to dog bed is a phenomenon that pupologists cannot explain. Only the Cave Dog knows the reasons behind this puzzling pattern.
If you know where to look, you may be able to find a Cave Dog under a sofa, table, or bed. Although the Cave Dog gravitates to these locations, the beast is not stealthy. The observant naturalist can usually spot an errant foot or tail, which will give away the creature’s location. On occasion, the Cave Dog will even leave its head exposed.
Alas, the Cave Dog’s habitat is under attack. When a new bed replaced the old, the Cave Dog could no longer fit underneath it. Although the Cave Dog has managed to squeeze underneath the new landmark in a fit of thunderstorm-induced panic, the habitat is no longer ideal. (Humans are so inconsiderate.) Fortunately, our team of Cave Dog conservationists has constructed a new habitat for the reclusive pooch. By draping an afghan over a conveniently located bench at the foot of the bed, we have created a new den of privacy. The Cave Dog has adjusted well to the new habitat and appears to be quite content.
Now, you’re in for a real treat… we’ve managed to get a photo inside the Cave Dog’s lair!
Believe it or not, the Cave Dog was fairly hospitable and gave us a slurp before we departed. Nature never fails to surprise.
LOL! That was hilarious! I see the Cave Dog is quite adorable too. 🙂
How cute!!! I love the Cave Dog!!!! Lots of love, Debbie & Holly
Ha ha ha! We have a cave dog here, too! I'm glad you were able to snag some pictures of it in its natural habitat!
What a great post. I love the way you wrote that. Very clever.
I hope you don't mind. I just had to read your post in my special "nature photography narrator special whisper voice." It just didn't seem the same without it.
I was glad to read your informative post. It will aid me in my research of the Underdesk Blogger Dogger, an indigenous dog species current ranging in upstate New York.
I hope to see you present your findings at a scientific gathering soon.
Mel – Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Debbie & Holly – She is one of nature's cuter recluses.
houndstooth – It was a tricky job, but someone had to do it…
24 Paws of Love – Thanks so much! I was in a silly mood last night…
Pamela – I think that's the only way to read this post. I look forward to discussing the similarities between the Underdesk Blogger Dogger and the Cave Dog…
A cave dog cutie fur sure! I am glad you actually got a picture!
I love your cave. Our cave is under the thing Mom calls the kitchen table. Our beds are all too low or have stuff underneath them to be used for caves.
Oh that was fun, what a great cave Mills and Pops would love that, but definitely would not share it with Bella! 🙂
LOL! I wonder if I'll ever spot the elusive Cave Dog?
BOL! Bella you are quite lovely for a cave dweller 😉 So glad the peeps made right by ya 🙂
Waggin at ya,
Roo
That Cave Dog looks very friendly and adorable! Glad to see she's adapting well to her NEW cave since her original was shut down 🙂
The Road Dogs
Road Dogs – we felt so guilty when we bought the bed! We were actually in the store debating whether we should get a different bed because Bella wouldn't fit under the one we wanted. I'm sure the salesman thought we were crazy.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that shops for furniture based on how our pets will like it. 🙂 Bella is adorable!