The Waiting Game

Watching Bella and Tyler waiting for our neighbour to take THEM on HIS daily morning walk , reminded me of the film about Hachiko.
In 1924, Hidesabur? Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo, took in Hachik?, a golden brown Akita, as a pet. During his owner's life, Hachik? greeted him at the end of each day at the nearby Shibuya Station. The pair continued their daily routine until May 1925, when the Professor did not return. He had suffered from a cerebral hemorrhage and died, never returning to the train station where Hachik? was waiting. Every day for the next nine years the dog waited at Shibuya station.
Hachik? attracted the attention of other commuters. Many of the people who frequented the train station had seen Hachik? and Professor Ueno together each day. They brought Hachik? treats and food to nourish him during his wait. This continued for nine years with the dog appearing precisely when the train was due at the station.
Such loyalty could only be found in a DOG!!
Our dogs too, would sit at the upstairs window all day long, waiting for their best friend Barry to arrive .The lovely thing is, Barry looks forward just as much to walking the dogs - they have become HIS best friends too.They bring a smile to his face and give him an interest in life.
The pups got dressed for the occasion but unfortunately,Tyler got tired of his red Santa hat before I managed to get the camera!