Chewie in my heart

I seem to fall in love at every fence build.
Normally I don't fall in love quickly,
but when they're pups, it happens very fast.
Instant love.
Look at this sweet face?!
And today,
this sweet face will have a space to run and play,
free from a chain.



Do you see that chain? 
Well today it's history...though the cuts on my legs from that stupid chain may be there for awhile, they are worth it to set this boy free.  Plus, the cuts are good reminders of why we sweat and toll in the sun, and rain, and cold...because the cuts are temporary, but the freedom we give is eternal.

 That alone is priceless.

But first, we needed to clear an area for his fence.

Good thing we had two expert brushcutters on site. :0)

 

 Amazing how a field was tranformed into a fence yard in just a couple hours!

While they brushcut, we prepared ground wire, brought in his new house, pounded stakes,

stretched wire, and secured the area for our Chewie boy.

 He couldn't wait to get through the gate. 
Tug and pull...tug and pull.
After living on a chain,
he was anxious to start his new life.
And we were ready to share the adventure with him.

Chewie was so thankful for his new shady space to run and play,
that he went around to each and every volunteer to show his appreciation.
He thanked each of us will snuggles and kisses.
Perfect love and joyful appreciation.

 Nothing fills my heart with joy like an un-chained dog.

Freedom is a joy like no other,

and I'm thankful to be a small part of each release.