Meet the gang

We have a big family of furs and feathers - Cassy a small Labrador chose us when she was a 10 day old blind baby, confirmed we were the humans she wanted when she was 3 weeks old and we collected her at 8 weeks - see below:

Cassy at 10 days

Cassy at 8 weeks

and at 10 weeks






After Cassy arrived we ended up with some chickens, who took great delight in robbing Cassy of anything tastey!

After reading a horrific report in the paper about some abused Labradors we contacted the SPA to rescue one of the unfortunate puppies, but we couldnt adopt as they were 'evidence' in the forthcoming court case - this would take a year and the dogs would be no use to anyone after being cadged for the best part of their lives - however through Pheonix Rescue we ended up with Lola - a Labrador/ hunting hound mix - To say she was hard work is an understatement - completely off her trolly would be a better description.
Dawn took her training once a week for a year to a special dog trainer in Angouleme who worked a miricle - turned a no hoper into a dog with alot of character.... Actually Between Dawn and the trainer they have calmed her down and turned her into a kind loving dog who likes nothing more than to sit on your knee!

Lola in a 'happy' mood

















The terrible two! (Lola's still laughing...)


After Lola, we rescued a tiny kitten, that we called Dusty - same colour as the dogs (well nearly) and twice as brave - not scared of either of them, or our neighbours boxer dog! He has grown into a Puma sized cat - He struts around the village and even comes on forest walks with us most days - apart from hunting days as he does tend to stay in the forest untill he gets hungry or we collect him the next day!