A New Boy

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments about my Mum's little dog Widget. She read them all and was so touched by the kindness and love. There's a new little grave on the farm, well tended and surrounded by those of all our other beloved dogs and cats...such a peaceful setting,by the pond at the top of the long grassy tree-lined walk we call The Glade. The graves are set under and around the trees,near the bench where we all sit to take in the views and rest when we walk there....perfectly placed to be looked at and remembered with love. I'm, sure they run with us, these little ghosts, when we walk the living panting dogs...they all loved this place so much, as we all do. Their home forever.

So, a happier week I hope....today was the Farmer's Market, which was busier than I expected being peak holiday time here. The rain held off, except for a few little showers which didn't touch me (or the cakes,more importantly!) sheltered under the awnings.

Tomorrow, we start a new adventure. We've decided to foster a dog from Rescue Remedies who has been saved from a pound in Wales (and,probably, a sad fate...) His name is Gwilym and he's what's called a Sprollie - that is, a spaniel/collie cross

What a handsome boy he looks! We really wanted to do this as we can't commit to adopting another dog properly at the moment, but there are so many out there needing help and this will give him a respite out of kennels to enjoy family life,eat & exercise well and live with another dog until his forever home is found. It also means that another kennel place is freed for yet another deserving but unwanted dog - and there is a neverending stream of them. Alice is so lucky, and has so much...we thought it would be good for all of us to share a little of that with a less fortunate boy. She may have other ideas of course....but it won't hurt her, and the socialising will be great for her too. Now I'm at home writing a lot, it made sense in so many ways...and more walks can only be a good thing for all of us!

So, Alice and I go to meet him and bring him home tomorrow. An exciting time!

Have a great week....giveaway coming up next, as it's my one year blogging anniversary! More soon.....xx