Walter Humphries

Walter Humphries

Just a few short years ago, Walter Humphries took a flight to NC, headed to his mom Haley upon her graduation from UNC. Walter came from Oregon, where he lived with Haley's mom throughout her undergrad career. Their family got him from the Oregon Humane Society in 2006, after he was found wandering and scavenging through dumpsters on the streets of Clackamas, Oregon. He is thankful every day that Haley rescued him and he is now in a very happy home. He's a border-collie + lab mix, and has a beautiful black and white, fluffy coat. If you every have a chance to pet him, you're a lucky dog!

The dumpsters of Clackamas were the start to Walter's love of trash. His mom and dad, Haley and Matt, had to put baby locks on their cabinets so that he'd stop going through it when they weren't looking. He's a silly little mischievous 11-year-old puppy, and has the best heart. Though he started out with Haley, he fell in love with Matt quickly, and enjoys sitting right by his side as he does his work at home. Walter also gives great hugs, and will tuck his head over your shoulder when you lean in to hug him. He loves people and it is clear that people love him.

One of Walter's favorite places to be, besides Chapel Hill of course, is Winston-Salem. His grandparents, the Humphries, live there and have a sunny backyard full of soft grass, a sunny porch, and lots of space to explore. No doubt there are plenty of smells and squirrels for sure. Another one of this pup's favorite places to go is the American Tobacco Trail in Durham. Though he now only goes for a short distance run, he loves to get outside and explore the trail. And speaking of trails, he was even on the hike when his dad proposed to his mom on Stone Mountain a couple of short years ago. What a lucky pup to live with these two great parents!! Even though they no longer let him have access to the trash, they all do a lot of other fun things together. And they give him cheez-its... really made to be treats for people and dogs I think. Those are also a favorite of Layla's... she knows that red box when she sees it.

I met Walter Humphries on a Sunday afternoon at Pantana Bob's in Chapel Hill a couple of years ago. I loved him from the start. He's a calm dog who likes to be near people and who is friendly to everyone he sees. He's the softest to pet and will snuggle up right at your feet. That loving nature is also portrayed to his stuffed animal friends, who he pulls out of the toy basket all at once to surround himself with all his buddies. His favorite, the opossum, has received a lot of love over the years. Though the opossum is missing a few limbs and all of his insides, he's still a staple friend in the Humphries household. 

Big Walter is one of my favorite Dogs of Chapel Hill and I am so grateful to have him in my blog. No to mention have him close by for more fun together. Thank you to Haley and Matt for coming along on this journey! Y'all are awesome!

Everyone have a great LDOC!

Until next time,
Lily

Walter with Haley & Matt in Engagement Photo at the Old Well