Dog Stares At Wall For Days So Dad Sets Up A Concealed Camera

What Are You Staring At?

“What is it, boy? What are you staring at?” Mike just couldn’t get his dog, Rover, away from the living room wall.

He had been sitting there on and off for days on end.

At one point, the dog was clawing at the wall. Mike grew frustrated. It was time to get to the bottom of what was going on. He decided to install a security camera.

Something Bothering Him

His Jack Russell, Rover was usually excited and upbeat, wagging his tail with exuberance at every chance.

But now, something was bothering him, and Mike just couldn’t understand what it was.

Rover had become so quiet when he was just sitting at the wall. It was like he was listening to something. But what had got the dog so transfixed? Mike was about to find out.

A Bachelor

Mike Robertson was a bachelor, and even though he didn’t have someone in his life, he always had a furry companion.

He became lonely when he packed up and moved from his family in Idaho and got a job in Portland, Oregon. He also wanted to be close to his two children.

It was a no-brainer for him to go to an animal shelter. He ended up adopting a cat he named Macy.

Macy

Macy was a great companion and waited for him by the window every day when he came home from work.

He would then feed her, and she would sit on his lap all night.

Mike would have Macy for four years until tragedy struck. Unbeknownst to Mike, she already had a heart condition, and one day, she just fell ill and never recovered.

Devastated

Mike was devastated. He loved Macy so much and hated that her tiny heart had to suffer in that way.

Some nights, he cried himself to sleep. But one thing soothed his heart.

He gave Macy a wonderful life, and he was sure that she was very grateful for that. But now Mike was back to being alone again.

Back To The Shelter

After a few months of mourning Macy, Mike made his way back to the shelter, and this time, it was a dog that got his attention.

Mike loved all animals and decided to adopt the dog who had wagged his tail at him.

Mike named him Rover, and they became best buddies. Rover wasn’t there to replace Macy, but Mike felt the love radiating from the dog.

Feeling The Love

Rover was a happy and very playful dog. He loved going on walks to the park.

He jumped up on his owner excitedly as if to thank him for adopting him from the shelter.

Mike loved Rover very much, and he was glad that he had chosen him. But soon, Mike would notice a big change in Rover’s behavior.

Strange Behavior

It all started when Mike returned home from work one evening and found Rover just staring at the living room wall. “Hey, boy. I’m home,” he greeted.

But Rover wasn’t interested. He just kept sitting in front of the wall, staring intently.

He only moved away when Mike served him his food for the evening.

Guarding Something?

After eating his food, Rover would hurry back to the place where he was staring at the wall.

Mike observed the behavior and thought that it was really strange.

Rover didn’t even want to come to bed. He chose to just sit by the wall all night as if he was guarding something. Mike was starting to get very worried.

Not His Usual Self

Mike had never seen anything like it before. Rover wasn’t his usual self anymore.

Gone were the days when Rover excitedly welcomed him at the door when he came home from work.

Each day, he would just find Rover sitting by the wall. Some days, the dog would even let out a small cry. Mike knew something was wrong. It was time to take Rover to the vet.

Taken To The Vet

But when the vet examined Rover, they discovered that there was absolutely nothing wrong with Mike’s furry friend.

Rover was given a clean bill of health. Mike was puzzled.

He really thought something was up with Rover. But he had proven them all wrong. He didn’t know what to think anymore. What was bothering his dog?

Fascinated

As soon as they got home, Rover rushed over to the wall again and began sniffing the area.

Mike wondered why Rover was so fascinated with that particular area in the house.

He spent so many hours there. It was then that Mike thought about something. It could be that he was hearing insects crawling around in the wall.

Insects?

All houses have insects, he thought. It could be that Rover was intrigued by them crawling around through the walls.

It made sense. Dogs had a heightened sense of hearing and could normally hear things that humans could not.

Mike felt like he had finally solved the problem. But when Rover suddenly began barking and howling, he knew it was far from over.

The Unexpected Howling

Rover’s sudden howling and barking jolted Mike from his assumption that it was just insects in the wall. It was a sound of distress and urgency, unlike anything Mike had heard from his usually cheerful companion.

As Rover’s howling grew louder, Mike couldn’t ignore the possibility that something more sinister might be going on.

He approached the wall cautiously, trying to listen for any unusual sounds. But he couldn’t hear anything.

Very Frustrated

At this point, Mike was getting very frustrated with the situation. He wanted Rover back, but something in the walls was keeping him glued to the area.

And everything was made worse when Mike’s two children visited him.

They always looked forward to playing with Rover, but now the dog just wanted to sit by the wall.

What’s Wrong With Him?

“What’s wrong with him, Dad?” asked Mike’s daughter, Cayley. He didn’t even know how to answer his daughter and son.

They had looks of concern etched on their faces.

“Don’t worry, guys. I think Rover is just a little tired. Let’s leave him there and go get some ice cream,” Mike said, trying to distract his children. He knew Rover was acting weirdly.

A Solution?

He hoped the children wouldn’t ask about Rover again because, in all honesty, he didn’t know what to say. But in the back of his mind, he hoped Rover was alright.

He wished he could get to the bottom of the mystery. But then, he came up with a possible solution.

What if he put up a camera in the area to see what exactly was going on?

Security Camera

And that’s exactly what he did. After purchasing a security camera from the store, he quickly got to setting it up.

He hoped that the camera would document something that he was not seeing.

That morning, before he went to work, he switched on the camera and left the house for the day. He couldn’t wait to see what the camera would show him later.

What Had The Camera Captured?

That evening, as he was driving home, all he could think about was the camera.

He wondered if it had captured anything. It was the only way he could get to the bottom of what was going on in his own house.

When he stepped inside, he found Rover still staring at the wall, but this time, as soon as he saw Mike, he ran over to him in haste and began barking.

Trying To Tell Him Something

It was like he was trying to tell him something. “What is it, boy? What are you staring at?” Mike asked him.

Rover then ran back to the wall and looked over at Mike.

Mike was now certain that his dog was trying to tell him something. He quickly connected the camera to his laptop to review the footage. What he would hear would stun him.

Faint Cries

He watched the footage. Rover barked and clawed at the wall. But then, when Rover was quiet, he could hear faint cries and a few whimpers coming from the wall.

Something was inside the wall. Mike wasted no time.

He grabbed a hammer from the garage and began breaking through the drywall, all to the delight of Rover, who excitedly jumped up and down.

The Discovery

When the hole was big enough, Mike carefully reached inside, not knowing what was on the other side. But then he felt it. Something soft and warm. He blindly scooped it up and brought it out.

His heart sank. It was a kitten. Rover came forward and started licking the tiny kitten, who looked emaciated.

Mike sprang into action, quickly feeding the kitten some warm milk.

Lucky

Then, both he and Rover jumped into the car. They knew the kitten needed to be seen by a vet. Rover guarded the kitten like it was his own sibling, always checking to see if it was okay.

The vet examined the rescued kitten and confirmed that it was severely malnourished but otherwise healthy.

Mike decided to name the kitten “Lucky” because he felt fortunate that Rover’s strange behavior had led to the discovery of the helpless feline.

Keeping Her

As days passed, Lucky started gaining strength and bonded with Rover and Mike.

Mike decided to keep the feline because she reminded him of his beloved Macy.

The trio became an inseparable family. Rover’s mysterious behavior was finally explained—he had sensed the presence of the trapped kitten and had been trying to get Mike’s attention to rescue it.

A Miracle

Mike learned that Lucky must have somehow wandered into the wall cavity from outside and gotten stuck. It was a miracle that Rover’s determination had prompted him to investigate further.

Mike couldn’t help but think that Macy, his beloved late cat, might have had a paw in all of this.

He believed that Macy’s spirit had guided Rover to save Lucky, providing Mike with a new furry friend to love.

Bonding With The Kids

With the addition of Lucky, Mike’s home was filled with more love and joy than ever before.

Rover had returned to his cheerful and playful self, and the three of them went on many adventures together.

Mike’s children, Cayley and Steven, were thrilled to meet Lucky. The family was complete, and the bond between all of them grew stronger with each passing day.

A Happy Home

The once mysterious living room wall now held a special place in Mike’s heart.

He had patched up the hole he had made but kept a framed photo of the three of them hanging on the wall as a reminder of the extraordinary bond between man and his loyal companions.

Every evening, they would all gather in the living room. Lucky would curl up on his lap just as Macy did. Mike couldn’t have asked for a happier home.

Helping Others

Inspired by Lucky’s rescue, Mike decided to get involved with local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

He wanted to ensure that other animals in need received the same chance at a loving home that Lucky and Rover had.

He began volunteering his time and resources, making a difference in the lives of countless animals. And he never forgot about his first rescue, Macy.

Honoring Macy

Mike often shared the heartwarming story of Rover’s determination and Lucky’s rescue with friends and family.

It became a cherished tale of love, compassion, and the inexplicable bond between humans and their animal companions.

He also kept Macy’s memory alive by starting several fundraisers and donating it to shelters to treat animal illnesses and for those who needed surgeries.

Forever Grateful

As the years passed, Mike, Rover, and Lucky’s bond only grew stronger, cherishing every moment they had. Mike knew that he owed Rover a debt of gratitude for his unwavering determination and for bringing Lucky into their lives.

Their story served as a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary miracles could happen right in the comfort of one’s own home, thanks to the loyalty and love of a furry friend.

Mike, Rover, and Lucky’s bond remained unbreakable, a testament to the power of love and the unexpected adventures life could bring.