The first thing one would observe in this neighborhood in Mount Vernon, Washington is that no barriers or fences surround the houses. The openness of the vicinity provided a welcoming atmosphere that probably paved the way to one of the most wholesome and heartwarming friendships in the history of humankind.
The longest resident of this neighborhood is most likely a 93-year-old woman named Sally Reenhorn, an energetic, cheerful, and kind-hearted person, and most of all, a dog lover. Next to her house resides Dave and Edie Mazzarella, a lovely couple who owns several pet dogs.
Sally has met some of her neighbor’s dogs, but there was one particular dog that she became very close with.
It all began when the couple acquired a Saint Bernard puppy named Brody. In an interview, Sally recalled her first encounter with him. One day, she saw the dog lying comfortably in front of her glass sliding doors.
She wanted to offer him some dog treats, but she didn’t have any. So she offered him pieces of old bread. Surprisingly, Brody loved it. In fact, he now prefers to eat bread over treats and would refuse to take the latter when Sally would offer him some.
Sally’s first meeting with Brody became the start of a beautiful friendship. Every day, Brody visited Sally’s house at least three times. They cuddle on the couch whenever they are together as they watch their favorite weather forecaster on television. Sometimes, they go to church together, among other things.
On the other hand, Dave and Edie know all about the bond they have shared and were thrilled to know about this. Sometimes, Dave would capture the two friends’ precious moments on camera and share the incredible bond with others.
Months and years went by, and Brodie got older. On the other hand, Sally had to deal with some significant changes in her life. After surviving a mild heart attack, Sally finally gave up her home and moved to a senior facility. Thankfully, she is doing very well and celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by her family.
On the other hand, Brody had no clue what was going on the entire time. He still did his routine of visiting Sally’s house every day. But whenever he takes a peek at her window, nobody’s there, and it was something he didn’t comprehend, understandably so.
Dave knew how lonely Brody must have felt that his best friend was not around anymore. So one day, he decided to visit Sally at the retirement home and took Brody with him!
A heartwarming reunion ensued when Sally and Brody saw each other again. There was no awkward moment, and Brody was evidently comfortable, acting like he knew and owned the place.
As the two shared a quiet moment at the porch, just like the old times. Brody laid on the floor while Sally brushed her foot against his fur. At that moment, one can say that no words were needed to express the joy they have for having each other.
Watch their incredible story here:
Source: KOMO News via YouTube