To be honest, it never closed. However, we had the pleasure of hosting two different Border Collies as guests last week! Both these furry friends had stayed with us on previous occasions, but I can’t remember the weather being as wet, resulting in copious amounts of mud.
Our first visitor was Fitz who stayed for a couple of days and one night. Mr FF was in France at the time, but I had plenty of canine company. Fitz is the same age as Zeph, our collie, but she competes in agility and loves to perform parkour stunts over our sofa!
Luckily, we have a room known as the den that is dog-friendly. It used to be the domain of our teenage sons for sleepovers, gaming and so forth. It’s ideal as a place for dogs to hang out!
The photo below is a perfect example of Zeph and Fitz in the den. She is ‘Queen Fitz’ and Zeph is her humble subject, prone at her feet!
Our next guest was Bonny, who spent the weekend with us. She was Zeph’s first friend. They met when he was still a puppy. Bonny is a show collie, whereas Zeph is from working stock, although when they’re out running and playing, it’s difficult to see the difference! Bonny spent the weekend with us.
The picture below wasn’t taken recently, it is too clear and dry!
The image below isn’t great but gives some indication of the recent walking conditions.
Bonny will soon be seven and she has always been able to keep Zeph in his place! I enjoy having other dogs to stay and, as far as I can tell, so does Zeph. You can see his reaction below when he had the house back to himself!
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I love it!
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Thank you! 😊
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Too cute! ❤
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I think so! 😊
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They all look to be enjoying the good life – sweetness!
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I think they were. In many ways, dogs don’t need much to be happy! Thanks for your comment 😊
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It is very nice of you to open an airbnb for dogs. Love these pictures! Now we are sending our cats to a cat motel when in vacation. Our cats need medicines and the motel lady really takes care of them😻😻
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I only look after the dogs of friends and they take care of my one, too. It works very well! I’ve never heard of a cat motel! In the UK we call them catteries. It must give you peace of mind to know that your cats are so well looked after and get their meds 🥰
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This is wonderful way to help. I love pictures, especially with muddy Zeph. 😍 They are all so adorable
I accidentally unscribed from you but follow back 🙂
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Glad you like the photos! Pleased to know you didn’t mean to unsubscribe 😂 Seriously, no problem, just happy that you’re still following me, after all!! 😊
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Of course 😀🙋💗
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They’ve worn him out! You too, I expect. I wouldn’t fancy bathing them when you get home.
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They certainly did! They get a hose down and a good towel dry. They even have special drying coats!
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I miss having a dog around the house. I’m keen to foster (I don’t miss the muddy walks) but as I’m in work all day it would fall to hubby and he’s not keen on the idea. Thanks for linking with #pocolo
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I think fostering a dog would be wonderful but I’m not your husband. Although I moan about the mud etc, it’s definitely good for my well-being (physical & mental) to go out for at least one walk every day. Thanks for your comment #pocolo
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Zeph and Bonny look very happy together! We were just away for the weekend and there was a gorgeous collie at the B&B where we stayed. I thought of Zeph.
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I think they were, Lisa. Since we got Zeph, I always notice Border Collies, especially Blue Merles! Thanks for dropping by.
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Cheers to the pups! Border Collies are beautiful and hardworking dogs. I am sure dealing with the mud was no fun.
Velva
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Thanks for your comment which turned up in my spam folder for some unknown reason! Border Collies are wonderful dogs, but not without their challenges. I am so over mud!
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