She's a Gem

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?