Well, today a small miracle occurred. Spirit was hanging around whingeing for food, so I put a plate out for him plus some milk. SmokeyPokey looked peeved as usual, but after he'd eaten, Spirit came right up to him, nose-to-nose and they both sniffed each other. Neither growled or lifted a paw. Then they went on to sniff each other's bottom (always a good sign!) and it's looking as though a Peace Treaty has been signed.

Not only that, but while Ruth and I were sitting on the bench in the sunshine, Logie and Molly came past. Their owners let them off their leashes and they bounded into our garden. They gave Ruth a 'kiss' (slobbery) and offered me a paw. Both dogs and both cats, Ruth, Steve, Anne and I had a little chat together, and it was just lovely.

I'm now wondering if I dreamed it!!