Dear Virginia
Had to share this story with you...
As you would know, we have been surrounded by bushfires for about a
month and the smoke outside has been bad. However, today I put some
beetroot a little close to the element in the oven and the house got a
bit smokey too! Before I noticed the smoke inside,
Marcus started jumping all over me licking my face and then went to
Justin and started licking his leg (very unusual behaviour for him). I
then noticed Harry shaking like a leaf next to me... Brian was oblivious
and sleeping on his back as usual :) When they
had our attention, all dogs wanted to exit the building with us in
tow...
All dogs returned to normal behaviour after the source of smoke
removed.. I am very encouraged that we have some fantastic fire alert
dogs!
Albeit quite serious and just a little bit sooky at times, Marcus
really is one of a kind when it comes to hunting prowess (unfortunate
for many lizards [and snakes] around our property) and intelligence. He
has such a great time in the river below our
property, including jumping logs and swimming for prey. He comes back
sopping wet and very dirty several times a day, although never misses
the opportunity to sleep in crisp white sheets.... we feel so guilty
that he had to spend 3 years in a Newtown terrace!
Hope you are both well and had a fantastic Christmas. May 2020 be a great one for you both.
