Bella and Charlie Sittin in a Tree!

Bella has a boyfriend!  We have a short term foster dog here for the week.  His name is Charlie and he is a Red Heeler, a pretty rare breed in these parts.  It's surprising that he ended up in a shelter.  He is about 5 months old and full of piss and vinegar!   He and Bella adore one another.  They play and play.  She got off restriction just in time. 

Although puppies tend to be obnoxious with their never ending energy, I do enjoy the unbridled happiness and innocence they bring with them.  Charlie spent 15 minutes playing with an acorn on the patio yesterday morning.  He was having a great time, all by himself.  The simple pleasures make me smile. 

On Saturday, Charlie will make his journey to his rescue in Tallahassee, Florida.  I will take him (and another dog that we will pick up from a shelter on the way) as far as Brinkley, AR where our second leg driver will meet us.  That night, about 10 drivers later, he will reach his destination.  I am told that he has an interested adopter already.  The family lives on a 700 acre working ranch.  Sounds like a dream come true for a cattle dog!