One day, a mother named Jaime Simpson noticed that her two-year-old daughter Halston and their dog Echo were unusually quiet. Aware of her daughter’s penchant for hiding in empty cabinets, she decided to check on them. To her surprise, Ms. Simpson found the pair snuggled up together inside an empty kitchen cupboard.
Jaime Simpson is a service dog trainer who recently moved with her family and their dog, Echo, into a new house in Jacksonville, Florida. The two-year-old Halston has enjoyed climbing into cabinets since they moved in. But on this particular day, she had fallen quiet, prompting Ms. Simpson to check on both her daughter and the dog, who usually stays close by while Halston plays.
Upon discovering them together in the cupboard, Ms. Simpson was touched by how sweet Echo had been to lie so still for Halston. She believes that his paw probably fell asleep as a result of staying in one position for too long. Capturing this heartwarming moment on camera, she shared the footage on social media, where it quickly went viral and attracted numerous comments from netizens.
One commenter remarked how Echo’s paw had likely fallen asleep but he didn’t want to wake Halston. Another person shared that they had never seen a dog get “nap trapped” before. In response to the overwhelming online reaction, Ms. Simpson expressed her gratitude for the kind messages she received from others.
Since then, Halston and Echo have been cuddling more often than ever. The Australian Shepherd is described by Ms. Simpson as energetic, fun, and extremely smart. He naturally took on a protective role when Halston was born, always keeping a close eye on her and even blocking doorways if he feels something might be dangerous for the little girl.
In turn, Halston ensures that Echo has a constant cuddle buddy and showers him with gentle hugs. As a content creator, disability speaker, and advocate for dogs and disabilities who is of Tsalagi (Cherokee) descent, Ms. Simpson hopes to share more sweet moments between her daughter and their beloved dog on social media to highlight the compassionate nature of animals.
Ms. Simpson believes that dogs are “so much more complex-minded and considerate than we realize,” and she aims to showcase this through sharing these heartwarming stories with others.