Rosie, a poodle, was found in a dumpster at only three months old. She looked no more than eight weeks as she was severely under-nourished, filthy dirty and infested with fleas and ticks. The vet considered her too ill to survive more than a couple of days so my wife and I took her home to have some loving care and attention. We had never had a dog before but already had three rescued cats who immediately took a liking to little Rosie who slowly grew stronger and healthier over the next few months.
Six months later we took in Jacqui (a miniature Schnauzer cross of nine months) as she was being abused by the owners mother. Jacqui instantly became very close to Rosie and the cats and thirteen years later the dogs are still the best of friends.
The dogs are well travelled having originally come from Cyprus and now settled in England. They have also lived in Wales and spent a few weeks in France.
Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom
