Family Dog’s Refusal To Stop Staring At A Wall Leads To A Surprising Discovery Captured On Camera
George Miller noticed something strange—his dog, Crosby, kept staring at the same wall in their home, day after day. No matter what time it was, Crosby seemed fixated on that spot. Curious and a little unsettled, George decided to set up a camera to see what might be going on.
After reviewing the footage, George approached the wall—and Crosby immediately perked up, clearly excited. What George discovered next finally revealed the mystery behind his dog's strange behavior.
George Miller Was A Bachelor
Being away from his family in a new city was a big change for George Miller. He wasn't used to feeling so alone—he had always relied on having loved ones close by for support.
To help ease the loneliness, George decided it was time to find a companion. But he wasn’t looking for another person—he had his heart set on a furry, four-legged friend instead.
Crosby The Dog Became Part Of George Miller's Little Family
At 29 years old, George Miller was starting to feel the effects of living alone in a new city. To bring a little comfort and companionship into his life while being far from his family, he decided to adopt a dog. That's when Crosby came along—loyal, loving, and exactly what George needed.
The two bonded instantly. But over time, George would discover something unusual about his furry new friend—something he never saw coming.
Crosby's Behavior Changed
It took some time for George Miller to understand what his dog was up to. After all, Crosby had never acted like this before—and George had adopted him years ago!
As far as George knew, Crosby was just a friendly, playful dog who loved people and enjoyed making friends with other pets at the park. But now, something was different, and George found himself unsure of what to make of it—or how to handle the strange new behavior.
Crosby Had Friends Next Door, A Cat And A Dog
Crosby had always been quick to make friends with other animals. His favorite companions were the neighbor's dog and cat—his two best buddies who were constantly playing and causing mischief together. Sadly, both of Crosby’s furry friends passed away, one after the other.
While their owner was understandably heartbroken, Crosby took the loss just as hard. He was clearly grieving, and George couldn’t help but wonder—what could he do to help his beloved dog through this difficult time?
Pets Long For Companionship
Just like people, pets crave companionship. They're often deeply loyal to their humans and thrive on being near those they care about—including their animal friends.
So when they lose a close companion, they can experience grief much like we do. After losing the neighbor’s cat and dog, it was no surprise that Crosby seemed a bit down. But as it turned out, that wasn’t the real reason behind his strange behavior.
Crosby Started Acting A Little Differently
George Miller and Crosby had been together for a few years and stuck to a daily routine of walks, feeding, more walks, and, of course, playtime. George didn't really notice anything out of the ordinary at first.
That is until he came home one day expecting Crosby to meet him with kisses at the door, and he wasn't there. Instead, George's pooch was doing something a bit strange, and out of the ordinary... something George couldn't explain.
Crosby Wasn't Answering To His Name
George was expecting Crosby to meet him at the door when he returned home. It's what the pooch typically did, after all. But this day was different. Something had caught Crosby's attention and he was so enthralled by whatever it was that he didn't even answer when George called his name.
After calling out to the dog multiple times, George decided to see what had gotten his friend's attention. It must be very interesting for Crosby not to run to the door and greet him.
The Living Room Wall Was Crosby's Obsession
After calling Crosby's name a few times, George Miller decided to get down to his dog's level and see what was interesting him so much. As it turned out, it was the living room wall! How odd.
Crosby was staring so intently at the wall it was as if nothing else existed around him, including his owner. George was a bit confused because there wasn't anything unusual about the living room wall, at least to his human senses.
Crosby Was Acting Paranoid
Kneeling down to Crosby's level, George Miller didn't see anything wrong with the living room wall. So, why was Crosby so interested in it? And what caught the dog's attention in the first place?
Like any good pet owner, George was concerned for his fuzzy companion. Crosby was typically a fun-loving pooch. But whatever was "wrong" with the wall had him very paranoid. What exactly was causing that paranoia was a total mystery, though.
George Couldn't Figure Out What Crosby Was Staring At
In an attempt to calm Crosby down, George touched him, saying, "what is it, boy?" Petting him was the only time Crosby snapped out of his staring contest with the wall. Otherwise, his eyes were pinned to the paint, looking at some unknown object.
George was just happy to see there wasn't actually anything wrong with his dog. At first, he thought Crosby was losing his hearing. Now, he realized, Crosby was transfixed on the living room wall. Was it a bug that George couldn't see?
Soon, The Wall Was All But Forgotten
As much as George hoped and wished, Crosby wasn't staring at a bug on the wall. He didn't know it yet, but Crosby's focus was on something much bigger than a creepy-crawly that happened to make its way into the house.
After a while, however, Crosby seemed to return to normal. He left the wall behind, ate some dinner, and snuggled with his owner like the wall had been forgotten.
George Woke Up To See Crosby Back At The Wall
In the middle of the night, George Miller woke up needing a glass of water. On his way to the kitchen, though, the last thing he expected to see was Crosby once again staring at the living room wall.
It was pitch dark! What in the world was the dog looking at, and why couldn't George see it? Unlike an hour earlier, Crosby seemed a bit different now. Almost as if the dog was experiencing sadness.
George Decided To Buy A Camera
The next day, George Miller decided he would figure out why his dog was staring at the living room wall. Before work, he decided to go out and buy a night vision camera, setting it up in his living room in hopes of spotting what Crosby was looking at.
But he didn't look at the footage right away. George wanted at least two days' worth of "evidence" to help him figure out what was going on with his dog.
The Camera Was A Bust
To George Miller's surprise, the footage didn't show Crosby looking at the living room wall. It turned out that he really only did that when George was around, adding yet another mystery to this whole experience.
It was almost as if Crosby was trying to tell George something about the wall but had no way to communicate with him other than staring. Well, the staring definitely caught George's attention! He just had no idea what it meant.
Crosby Was Definitely Trying To Communicate Something
Crosby might not speak English, but he was definitely trying to signal something to George Miller. Barking, scratching, and jumping around might be to go-to forms of communication for most dogs. but Crosby was sticking to staring.
Now, it was a matter of figuring out why he was staring and what he was trying to say to George. Was he completely missing something? Or was Crosby trying to tell him something important?
Crosby Was Happy About Something
George Miller was stumped. He had no clue why Crosby was staring at the living room wall. Still, he went into the room and took another look, thinking he was missing something. Something unexpected happened when he walked into the room, though.
Crosby started playfully barking, following George into the living room! It was the most energetic and happy George had seen his pooch since the neighbor's cat and dog had passed away.
George Inspected The Wall A Bit More
Egged on by his barking dog, George Miller got down on his hands and knees to further inspect the wall. That's when Crosby started barking more. It was like an odd game of "hot or cold," only one of the players couldn't exactly speak English, and the other had no clue if a bark meant hot or cold.
George soon found out why Crosby was so intent on staring at the wall, though.
There Was Something In The Wall
After further inspection of the wall, George Miller heard an odd sound. It didn't take long for him to realize the sound was coming from inside the wall! This must have been the reason why Crosby had been staring at it for so many days.
Now the question was what on earth could possibly be stuck in the wall, and how was he supposed to get it, whatever it was, out? His heart was pounding with the realization.
There Was A Hole In The Wall
Finally, George Miller was getting somewhere! There was definitely something in his living room wall, and that was why Crosby had been staring at it. Now, it was a matter of finding a way to get whatever "it" was out.
After looking more closely at the wall, George noticed some wood paneling had become loose near the floor. He removed it, noticing a hole in the drywall. Coming this far, he decided to go all-in, sticking his hand into the hole.
George Stuck His Arm Into The Hole
After finding the hole in the wall, George decided he had to find out as much as he could. So, obviously, that meant sticking his hand into the hole and maneuvering it all the way up to his elbow.
Moving his hand around the inside of the wall, George's eyes widened in disbelief. What on earth was he feeling? Was something living in his living room wall? He closed his fist around as much debris as he could and brought it out of the wall.
Lots Of Dust, Dirt, And Debris
George Miller felt around the inside of the wall for a bit before realizing there was much more than just dust and drywall particles on the ground. With as much care as possible, George closed his fist around the debris and pulled it from the wall.
Opening his fist, he was confused when he saw drywall, dust, insulation, and dirt. There had to be something else inside of the wall. That's when he heard the cries.
George Reached Further Down The Hole
George Miller knew he was close to figuring out why Crosby was staring at the wall when the cries began. Hearing the first one, George flung his arm back into the hole, hoping for a better outcome the second time around.
With as much force as he could, George stretched his arm further down the hole. That's when he felt something small and soft. Considering what his findings were the first time around, he didn't think it was anything more than insulation. Boy, was he wrong!
Something Was Making Noise!
George Miller thought the small and soft object was nothing more than insulation. That is, until he heard a small whine. That sound was definitely not coming from insulation! George closed his hand around the creature with great care and tried to wiggle it out of the wall.
Of course, this is easier said than done. And the creature didn't exactly take to a strange and large "creature" taking it from its home.
It Was A Kitten
Finally, George Miller was able to get the creature out of the wall. To his utmost surprise, it turned out to be a tiny kitten! How in the world did it end up in the paneling between his living room and washroom?
Even weirder, the kitten looked strangely like Crosby's late feline friend from next door. Did his dog have something to do with this kitten's lodging in the wall?
Now It Was Time To Find The Kitten's Mama
George Miller couldn't believe a tiny kitten was living in his wall all this time! The poor thing was covered in dust. Who knew how long it'd been living there. One thing was for certain, though, George needed a plan of action.
Was the neighbor's cat its mother? Or was another cat wandering around wondering where its baby is? George knew one thing; this kitten didn't find its way inside the wall by itself. Crosby must have helped.
First Things First: A Bath
First things first, George Miller wanted to clean the tiny kitten up. Using a damp cloth, he washed the kitten of dust. But that pretty much ended his knowledge of how to take care of a kitten that must be no more than a few weeks old.
While George was wracking his brain on what his next move should be, Crosby was wagging his tail, overjoyed by the tiny creature his owner was holding.
George Went Door To Door Asking About An Owner
Crosby might have been excited about the house guest, but George Miller had no clue how to take care of a kitten. He hoped its owner lived nearby. So, George went ahead and started asking around his neighborhood if anyone was looking for a lost kitten.
While no one claimed the tiny creature as their own, the neighbors were saying the kitten looked familiar. She must be a stray, meaning a veterinarian visit was in order!
The Kitten Was Nice And Healthy
George Miller brought the kitten to the veterinarian for a checkup. Thankfully, aside from being hungry and dirty, nothing was wrong with the creature! Unfortunately, she didn't have a chip either, so there was no way for George to find its owner.
And with no one responding to his "lost kitten" posters and Facebook pages, George was at a loss. The time was coming where he was going to have to make a tough decision.
George Needed A Plan
With no one coming forward to claim the kitten, George Miller was going to have to make a tough decision. Crosby was obviously thrilled with the tiny creature, turning back into his joyful and happy self after his two fur-friends' deaths.
But George didn't want a kitten. He talked to the veterinarian about other options, such as a shelter. It crushed him, but he wanted to make sure the kitten was in good hands.
George Needed A Plan B
The vet was real with George, though, telling him the kitten was likely to be put down if he brought it to a shelter. During an interview, George said, "The vet basically told me that if I took her to the shelter, she'd be put down because there are already over 300 kittens at the county shelter alone that need homes."
"He said I could try putting her outside and hope she goes home, or I could keep her."
The Kitten Became Part Of The Family
After hearing that bit of information, it didn't take long for George to decide to keep the kitten. Crosby already seemed to take a liking to the tiny creature anyway. So, he took the kitten home.
Right away, George could see Crosby was overjoyed. He was going to have an animal companion in the house! Not to mention the kitten now had a loving home and brother to play with. It was a win-win!
Lil Ray-Ray And Crosby Became Fast Friends
George decided to name the kitten Lil Ray-Ray and made a vow to pay a bit more attention to Crosby when he does something out of the ordinary. Like, say, staring at a wall for longer than necessary!
And even though he didn't really want a kitten, George knew he made the right choice. Crosby and Lil Ray-Ray were like each other's long-lost soulmates, becoming instant friends, partners in crime, and of course, napping buddies.
Kelsey Berish
