What a day...

Thanks to those who knew and remembered it was my birthday yesterday and sent their well-wishes. We had a fine day, although it was not as quiet and relaxed as I had hoped.  I'll explain why, but first have a look at the lovely mugs I received.  They are begging for someone to stop by for a coffee... :)

And then...

A  neighbour phoned, wondering if we had gotten another dog yet.  I said, "Nooooo," wondering as I said it what she had in mind.  It turns out that another neighbour had a puppy hanging around for awhile and they were wondering whose it was.  They had been inquiring around and had not come across anyone who was missing him.  Then she asked, "Do you want a puppy?"

 

Hmmmm.  We were planning to find a suitable dog, but not until spring when the kids would be outside with it more. Warren came down with dog fever a while ago and has been hoping ever so much to get a dog.  So we went over to have a look at him.  And, well, we just couldn't say no.

So much for the relaxed day. 

We brought him home and he received a warm and excited reception. 

He's obviously a mixed breed.  By his long and slender snout, I would say he has some collie in him.

His colouring suggests a number of other possibilites.

He must have been out on his own for a while because his fur was matted with burrs all over, and it took us a good while to get him cleaned up.   He was so good through it...he just laid back and let us work without even a hint of a growl.
 

Who knows...his owners may show up and claim him.  It's possible, though, that he was dropped off on the side road and abandoned.  In which case he's ours for keeps.  While he's with us his name is Casper.