On Thursday last week we got a new puppy.

She is a Border collie, mainly black with white socks, only 8 weeks old and just gorgeous!

We haven't had a dog for a few years and I had forgotten how much a pet can cheer you up. Oh my goodness, she has been chewing everything in sight but it only took her a day to become house-trained. I was amazed but then collies are highly intelligent.

Anyway, I'm being kept very busy here! Almost wish I could give her some valium! No not really!

Oh gosh, I almost forgot to say she does have a rather fond liking for our chickens! But she is learning already what she can and can't do.