Winn Dixie is scared of thunder storms. When it was thundering outside Opal heard Winn Dixie barking and whimpering, so she let him in the house. He ran back and fourth several times and woke the preacher up. The next day, Opal went to Getuude's Pet's to start her job. When she walked in she saw all the animals out of their cages. They were just sitting there like a stone. Otis was playing his guitar and was singing to them.