Molly arrived back in late summer. She's a mad little thing, very friendly and lively.
Their owners now walk both dogs together on the 'long walk' (across the fields and along the river bank, about three miles) Molly loves it, and they're let off the lead when deep into the fields away from the road.

Of course, cocker spaniels use their noses exceptionally well, and she can flush out pheasants and voles etc. Logie gazes wistfully at the livestock in the distance, but is forbidden to try and round them up!

Our neighbour across the road, Ruth (her son lives in the old manor house), adores dogs and carries dog treats in her pockets. Logie and Molly (and all the other pooches for miles around) recognise Ruth from afar and go crazy when they get to her. She offers them a small treat and they have to sit nicely before they can have it.

It's such a tranquil and kindly neighbourhood. We're so lucky in this village.