This is Amber, she's a border collie that my sister and I rescued
from a very elderly neighbour who was unable to look after her any
more. I called her Amber cos she has the most amazing eyes that look
just like the precious stone. Her name was Lucky and she was tied to
her kennel for her whole life before we got her. She was covered in
heavy matted dreadlocks and lived outside in rain, hail and one of the
coldest winters we've ever had. Not such a lucky life. Despite that
she is the happiest dog you wll ever meet.
She loves
walks, dinner time, learning new things, and being the centre of
attention. Her view is if your hands are free, you should be scratching
behind her ears. She hates men, being brushed, being photgraphed and
not being the centre of attention.
She's super clever
and learns really quickly. Show her once and she knows exactly what you
want of her. She comes when called, runs if told, sits down at the
side of the road when a car approaches and walks to heel. She doesn't
chase the cats (though she really wishes could) and still isn't too
crazy about men but has calmed down a lot and loves my Dad.
My
mother says that Amber doesn't know how lucky she is that we took her
in, but I think it's the otherway around. One look into that gorgeous
face when you're having a bad day and it's impossible not to smile.
Oh no, not the camera.
Do you have to point that thing at me?
Forget the camera, are we going for a walk?
