Indiana Owner Shocked To Realize Her Dog Is Stuck In Crate With An Unexpected Visitor

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We can never be too careful or attentive when it comes to our pets. Sometimes, we all make mistakes that lead to minor household mishaps, especially when we have to leave our furry friends alone for a few hours.

That’s alright as long as nothing bad happens. However, what recently happened to Maddie from Indiana turned into a funny yet heartwarming story.

She shared a video of her Boxer, Willow, who she left in her crate. But when she returned home, Maddie was stunned to find Willow stuck in the crate with an unexpected visitor.

Locked Inside The Crate By Accident

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First, let’s go back to see how Willow came into Maddie’s life.

When Maddie adopted Willow, she had no idea the Boxer pup would become the center of attention. Willow quickly settled in and bonded with her older Boxer sibling, Reign.

However, what Maddie didn’t expect was how fast Willow would become friends with her cat, Ash.

One day, Maddie went out and put Willow in her crate. Three hours later, when she came home, she was shocked to find Willow in her crate with an unexpected guest.

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Maddie was stunned when she realized it was Ash. It turned out that when she put Willow in the crate, she had no idea that Ash was already inside. Since he’s black, Ash perfectly camouflaged inside the crate.

Just like that, Ash and Willow spent three long hours together, locked inside the crate. 

The Unusual Friends Go Viral

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Though feeling guilty, Maddie couldn’t help but take a video of the two and share it on TikTok.

To her surprise, the video, which she posted just for fun, went viral overnight, amassing over a million views.

TikTok users found Willow’s facial expression hilarious, believing it was Ash who had set some boundaries inside the crate. One person joked:

“Somehow the dog seems more traumatized than the cat.”

Another user said: 

“You can tell by the way they’re sitting that the cat set some BOUNDARIES while you were gone.”

On the other hand, one person shared a similar experience that had positive results:

“I did this by accident with my 1yr old dog and she suddenly extremely behaved outside her kennel. She didn’t need to be crated while I was gone after that fateful day with the bossy cat.”

While we can’t know for sure what happened inside the crate while Maddie was away, one thing is certain – Ash and Willow continued being best friends after this crate incident.

Best Friends Since Day One

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Despite their different personalities, Ash and Willow have been best friends since the moment they first met. They play and nap together and simply enjoy each other’s company.

I’m sure they captured everyone’s hearts on TikTok, just like they captured mine. I just hope Maddie continues sharing their daily adventures with the rest of the world.

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