It’s Dornoch beach, a five minute walk from the house. Not a soul to be seen for the sunrise this morning although there was still a touch of frost in the air.
I’m 58 this year, have never had a pet, never wanted a dog…. 14 weeks ago our neighbours dogs had a litter of 9 pups, lab dad and cocker mum, and my Mrs appeared one evening after work and plopped this tiny creature on my chest….