At first, I thought it was only the dog making noise, but it was something more. In the background of the constant barking, I can now discern the noise of the storm.
The way Rocky was barking, I felt he was on the edge. Perhaps the storm that was brewing was making him nervous. I got out of my cozy, warm bed and went to him in the living room. He was standing near the window and barking. I could hear a note of fear in his voice. I took a long look at the waves crashing on the rocks outside and I understood his anxiety.
This was no ordinary storm. It was building up and we may not be safe in our little cottage. I called my friend Jeff and asked him if I could crash at his place for the night. Jeff told me to come immediately as he thought that this was going to be a rough night.
I was glad next day that Rocky woke me up during the night. He in fact saved my life. My cottage was badly damaged by the storm and if we both were in there during the night, we may not have survived it.
Despite being temporarily homeless, I was very grateful to Rocky for saving my life.

Written for MLMM-Photo Challenge # 396
Also included FSS # 26, hosted by Fandango
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A wonderful story! Dogs do have a sense of pending danger for sure.
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Thanks Suzette! Yes, their 6th sense alerts them to danger.
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Yes, I used to dog sit for a couple of years. I know that 6th sense very well.๐
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Indeed. ๐๐ผ๐ถ
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Great story Sadje. Dogs are wonderful!
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Thanks Lorraine. They are with special powers too.
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Yes. Our dog thinks she is humab! We are veginning to think so too!
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Exactly. ๐ถ
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Lol
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wow, amazing and lucky both
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Thanks a lot Beth.
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I think that Rocky deserves a treat, and you should probably give Jeff a kiss.
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Rocky is the star here.
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Good boy, rockie! Well done! ๐
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Thanks a lot
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Beautiful story, Sadje!
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Thank you so much Jane.
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My pleasure Sadje
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Saved by the pooch! And the generosity of a good friend!
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Indeed. Thanks
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A wonderful write, Sadje. Reminds me of all the times we had dogs and their keen senseโฆsuper helpful.
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Thanks Jeff. Animals can sense danger before people can.
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Youโre welcome, Sadje. Always. Indeed they can.
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Whoโs a good boy? Rockyโs a good boy! Yes he is!
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Yup. Definitely a good boy.
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Great take, sadje and so true! Dogs do sense danger and manage to warn their people.
Iโve heard that during the 2004 tsunami, two dogs had saved a manโs life by refusing to go for their daily walks by a beach. It was the same day the tsunami was going to hit the city!
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Thanks Shruthi. Iโve also read stories like that.
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Good dog!
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Yes, very good
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