For dogs, friendship holds incredible value. A trusted companion can light up their entire world, whether that bond is with another dog, a person, or even a wild creature they happen to meet along the way.
Appearances and differences mean nothing to them. What matters is the feeling of safety and joy, and they have a remarkable gift for winning over nearly everyone they meet.
Many people know the magic of this kind of connection. A dog approaches, a bond takes root, and suddenly life feels a little brighter.
For one pup in California, building friendships comes as naturally as breathing. From the very first time she stepped over to her neighbor’s home, something truly special began to grow.
A Heartwarming Routine Forms
When Linda Rose first met Emmy, she was immediately taken aback by the dog’s affectionate nature. Their bond formed instantly, surprising them both in the best way.
Emmy’s dad, Russell Fenton, loved seeing his dog connect so strongly with someone new.
What Linda did not anticipate was how often Emmy would run straight to her door in California and call for her loudly, hoping she would come outside or let her in.
Fenton told The Dodo: “Emmy has been visiting Linda Rose every single day since January of 2024.”
The dedication was impressive, but it came with one issue. Emmy tried her best to alert Linda each time she arrived, yet Linda could not always hear her.
This created a problem, since Linda never wanted to miss a visit, but Emmy tended to show up unannounced.
Fenton explained: “I noticed that Emmy would sneak over to Linda Rose’s house, but there were some days where Linda Rose didn’t know that she was there. So Emmy would come back home.”
A Clever Solution For A Daily Visitor
Linda decided something had to be done. She upgraded her doorbell to make it easier for Emmy to signal her arrival. The new setup worked perfectly.
Fenton continued: “Emmy will sprint through the house, across the yard, across Linda Rose’s yard, and she will go to her front door, and she will press a nose-height doorbell with her nose until Linda Rose answers the door. And oftentimes, Emmy will press it multiple times if she feels Linda Rose is taking too long.”
Her impatience came from pure excitement. As soon as Linda opened the door, Emmy would rush inside as if she had been waiting all day for that moment.
Meanwhile, Fenton was happy to let the two enjoy their time together. He would wait outside his home, knowing Emmy would return once she had soaked up enough attention from her best friend.
Although Emmy greets everyone in the neighborhood with kindness, her strongest bond remains with Linda Rose.
Linda shared: “Emmy is such a sweetheart, and I’m so proud she chose me to be her best friend. I absolutely love seeing Emmy every day.”