am I brave or just a fool?

Her paws ached as she finally reached the cliffs. She settled down among the wildflowers for a few moments to rest her weary and sore paws. Catching the scent of water on the breeze, she crawled to the edge of the cliff. The piebald girl was shocked to see a small strip of white sand at the bottom. But how could she get there? Hmmm... Rising to her weary paws, she began to cautiously search around for a path to the beach. Spotting a narrow trail, the small girl brightened. Taking careful steps, she made her way slowly to the base of the cliff. She made sure all four paws were on the ground before giving a little bounce of excitement. She had found a hidden beach! Perhaps she could make her home here for now. It seemed secluded. Though there was a lack of fresh water, there were bound to be fish in the water.

Trotting up to the water, the chocolate and white female slowly stepped into the water. Her pawsteps were cautious as she went, not knowing what was to be found within the watery depths. As soon as all four paws were in the water, she let out a sigh of relief. The cool water soothed her aching pawpads. She was going to have to find a place to settle soon. She wasn't cut out for the life of a lone wolf. She felt the need for companionship and a duty that needed to be kept up with day after day.