So this post was supposed to be about my experience Monday night at the Congaree Swamp with my friend Kati who took me out there to see the incredible blinking fireflies that invade the swamp every year and create excitement in Columbia that rivals the Lights at the Zoo at Christmas. That will have to keep for later because we have our own excitement at Casa de Canterbury today…Spike has a new sister!
Meet Charcoal Charly
She’s a sweetie, of course, and today was our lucky day. Pretty found her online at the Pawmetto Lifeline rescue shelter here in town and made an application for adoption. Our approval came this morning, and we waited until noon to drive out to see her. (Coincidentally, the place opened at noon.)
She has a checkered past: she was plucked from the Richland County animal shelter along with her eleven pups two months ago – three died and eight were adopted out – no one had a home for the mama, though.
Who could leave this face behind?
In an ideal dog world if we believed in reincarnation, we hope she has the temperament of Ollie, the loyalty of Chelsea, the demeanor of Annie and the spirit of Red. But if that doesn’t happen, we hope she will just be herself and be happy and healthy at Casa de Canterbury. That’s enough for us.
Red's Rants and Raves 
Woop woop woop! Welcome Charly!
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Yes!!! Charly is just what Spike and Slow and Pretty need to put a little spice in their lives!! 🙂
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Oh! My! Goodness! You did find yourselves a Miss Poppy Seed!!
I’m squealing with excitement, under my breath, Old Lady Nana is sleeping. 🙂 This is wonderful news. She and Spike will hit it off in time and become fast friends. What a deserving little girl. Her luck has improved exponentially. Can’t wait for more photos.
Love, hugs, kisses and mucho Milkbones from all of us in the sweltering North.
P.S. Tell all about the bugs when you finally view them. 😉
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Can you believe it???? We will keep you posted. Spike is a bit skeptical, but I think she will win him over!!
Love to all from Casa de Canterbury tonight!!
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Oh she will win him over. I can tell she has the Poppy Seed joy for life. It’s infectious. 😀
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She truly does, Ann!! I swear she reminds me of your pictures of Poppy – she was up bright and early this a.m. but quickly went back to sleep after she went outside for a few minutes. She slept for a couple of hours but then was ready to EAT!! So far, so good. Spike has pretended she doesn’t exist so far this a.m., but then he’s never been a morning guy. 🙂
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Yay, what a lucky girl Charly is and you to have her! She’s gorgeous 😀
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Hooray – Charly has been sent to do some missionary work for making joy at our casa! She was up nice and early this a.m. but came back to bed for another couple of hours which was perfect – then up and ready to eat!! Spike isn’t really fully on board yet, but I think they’ll be best friends in the end!! Thanks for keeping with us, Annie!!
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She sounds like she’ll win you all over in no time at all. The best kind of missionary in the world!
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For sure…thanks, Annie. I have missed the entire first week of the French for some unknown reason. I thought it started next week. Pretty is in charge of my calendar, and she let this one get by her. Tuned in when I got the news Rafa was out.
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It is sad that he had to pull out – hope he’s got another one in him.
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He thinks he does for sure. I’m not quite convinced. He’s my favorite – gave me a lot of joy through so many years. I hope I’m wrong.
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Cant wait for her to meet Cici.
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Yes, we must arrange in the next week or so, Millie M! I think they would play well together!! We are all lucky today…
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I wish WordPress had a button for *love* Sheila. Charly is beautiful!! Congratulations on the adoption 😀
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I wish you could see her today, Dianne – she has none of that “hang-dog” behavior the rescued dogs sometimes have. She is full of herself and already rules the casa so we are all lucky today!
Thank you for saying she’s beautiful, too!!
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I am so happy for the whole Casa! What a beauty and a hard knocks case both at the same time. She will be so glad she held out for your family! Woohoo! Coincidentally I ran to the shelter yesterday and sprang Slupe the little calico who has lived there for two years. I couldn’t take it any more. We are “fostering” rather than adopting but Kana and Tiger willing….
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Good for you, Luanne!! You and your hubby put your heart where your mouth is with your shelter volunteering, and I for one salute you as my hero for it!! Bless your generous, caring self.
We are thrilled to have Charly – she has Red’s get up and go so that’s fun for us! Pretty said I appeared to be at loose ends without an extra dog around here…:)
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She is going to be such fun for you!!! Yes, you did seem to be at loose ends–even from this far away it seems that way . . . ..
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We have had a great walk today – Charly and Spike and me while Pretty is busy at work in her antique booth in Prosperity!! Loose ends is a good way to put it, Luanne!! Adrift is another word for it, I think. I lost my mooring.
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You can get it back now! You “have” to go for walks, for one thing!
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Exactly…this little girl is a mess – very high energy – but loves to take naps! The perfect combination at Casa de Canterbury!! 🙂
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Slupe lets me takes naps whenever I want ;).
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That is lucky!! A definite keeper…:)
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