When Ted Markham finds himself in serious trouble after an accident in the top paddock of Weirakee Station near Bendigo, Victoria, little does he know that his saviour, a stray kelpie, would totally change his whole life.
Ted and his wife Dianne are elated at the chance given to them by the little kelpie, Casa, to make their lives, and the lives of others a lot happier.
After assisting in the saving of a toddler from drowning in a Bendigo city park lake, Casa becomes the hero of the hour.
Just when the couple begin to think that the dog would remain with them forever Casa feels a mysterious pull to leave them and head off through atrocious winter weather conditions in order to discover what awaits her in a small Victorian Alpine township.
Casa arrives in Merrijig to find recently widowed, Mary Hamby in need of her companionship to help the elderly lady pull out of a serious state of depression. Just when things begin to look as though they will work out for the better, a crazed escaped convict breaks into the old lady's home and beats her mercilessly. The only help on hand to save the elderly woman's life is Casa.
It is through the media that Ted and Dianne Markham learn of the brave little kelpie's most recent heroic deeds, and they head off to offer their assistance. In the process, a deep friendship is formed between the hospitalized elderly lady and the Markhams; through that contact Ted finally gains a lead on how he can track down Casa's original cruel owner, and gain legal ownership of her.
Casa will take you on a true to life journey in typical outback Australian style where people work together, are genuinely easy going, and lasting friendships are formed. Where those who are used to battling the odds take things in their stride and laugh in the face of adversity.
This heart warming page turning story will have you crying tears of sorrow, and tears of laughter in turn, while leaving you hungering to read the sequel of this epic tale in, 'Born to run'.