Johnny

On dogs: "I am joy in a wooly coat, come to dance in your life, to make you laugh." Julie Church

Johnny is our joy, our little mascot in the garden, almost always happy, and he often dances for a treat. Johnny is a rescue cream-colored toy poodle from Indianapolis Poodle Rescue. He is named after Johnny Cash because he was a stray in Tennessee, a little guy who had received a few hard knocks. He is eleven pounds of love and sheer delight, inviting us to be in the moment with him and enjoying all that life offers.

And as far as laughter goes, I dare anyone to try not to laugh when Johnny attempts to herd the shetlands, all eleven pounds trying to make those five sheep go where he wants them to go. First they run, but after a while they realize this little pup is not a border collie and quit taking him seriously. One would think that would be a blow to his little ego, but I've watched him immediately give up the chase and plop himself in the meadow, with a wide open smile.

For Johnny the whole world is his playground.

(Note: Please feel free to comment on this post. To comment, click "comment" and follow the directions. I'd love to hear from you.)