Meet the new addition to our family – this is Snowy. She is the gentlest, sweetest dog I have ever known. Thanks to Emma from Brightside Sanctuary for matching her to us. Snowy is so good that she doesn’t chase the free roaming ducks, chooks, sheep and lambs here. She only ever complains if she can’t see us, and even then only a tragic little whimper. Her favourite place is to sit at our feet, though she’s also fond of her new bed in front of the fire.

The cats are none too impressed in the manner of cats, but it’s not because she chases them. They are just accustomed to pride of place, but old beagle Della is very happy with her new friend and takes her exploring all over the property.