Anna, yes, I think I do remember those two dogs you helped, no, saved! Weren`t they right by, or in the middle of the road at one point, and didn`t you take them in an bathe them and stuff like that, then spent a long time worrying and trying to find the owners/ or foster home or something, and there was also worry about Angus cos he wasn`t keen on one or either of them? Anyways, I may not remember all the details but I do know how upset you were, and can so understand how mad at the owner you must be at still seeing them roaming now, and real sad too for the dogs I would guess.

A couple of years ago there was a black labx pup called Nobby living a few streets away, he was so sweet, very boisterous but all he needed was someone to play with him and train him. But he was left to his own devices, always looking for a pup or pal to play with. I took him home a few times and they would say thanks etc then I would see him running around again a few hours later. The last time I heard of him, a young couple had found him soaking wet and freezing, they took him in and called the dog warden. They were thinking of keeping him but by law had to give the owners a chance to claim him. they were moving from the area at the time and I never saw them or Nobby again, I sure hope he did end up a good forever home, wherever he is.

When I took Bob for a walk at lunch time those four dogs I wrote about before, the GSD and three companions, were running about on the field. Who was chasing who or whether it was just a game I couldn`t figure out, and I couldn`t go too close either or no doubt Bob would have pulled my arm off as he would rush to join in the chase! Then later this afternoon when walking home from my sons I saw the GSD and one other dog lying around by a piece of ground not too far from where I think the shepard lives. I felt so sad for them, the other dog, a black labby type looks to have latched on to the shepard for company.

I have always wanted to live someplace out in the countryside and seeing these dogs, and many more like them, every time I go out, make me want to move even more. At least finding a dog out there would mean it was a true stray and maybe could be helped.

Chris