Today a break from the sports world for a Marley and Me moment.
Callie is a 3-year-old Fox Terrier mix and the new member of our family. I saw her at the Humane Society Thursday, spent time with her, and adopted her about two hours later.
She is a lap dog but has enough spunk to drag you around the block when she is on a leash. Callie's former owners were older and couldn't keep up with her because she would dart through their fence and take off sprinting any time there was an opening.
I learned this story was not made up today after she discovered a rabbit in our backyard. Not only did she jet thru a small opening behind our shed, but also snuck through a small opening in our side yard fence trying to track down the critter.
Luckily the neighbor's yard was fenced in and she couldn't go any further, but we definitely need to fix the opening soon.
The last couple of days have been a learning experience for me, Stephanie, the dog and cats.
For instance, this morning Callie was chased by the wimpiest of our cats after she went near his food bowl. Stephanie found her whimpering underneath the bed after the incident, terrified she was chased by anything.
Yet she is also very protective of her new parents, threatening to attack one of my friends when he came over yesterday. Later on she warmed up to him like nothing ever happened.
Callie brings a refreshing energy to our home. While she won't replace Smarty, who died last October, it makes me feel good to know I saved a animal. I would suggest anyone who loves animals and can provide a loving home to adopt from the Vanderburgh Humane Society or any other animal shelter.
I know I will not let her down.
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