Dogs and cats can give you infections

While Rosalind  is in hospital, and for a very long time afterwards her dog and cats need to be kept well away from her. Once her immune system has come back up she can stroke them with gloves on and / or make sure that she washes very carefully afterwards, as she could pick something up from them. But living permanently in the same house, until she is really well, is a no no.

This is Lottie. Most  rough Collies are gentile. When Lottie is on the farm she rolls in all sorts of things, chases the other sheep dogs and generally has a good time

This is Georgie. He was born on our farm anyway, so is now living with his mum and brother. If you look closely he has a bandaged tail, as he shot out through a door that was closing, and did not quite make it. He is fine now.

This is Charlie, who is of course female. She is over 20 years old and just lives in Barbara's office - as you can see she has a nice place to sun herself. She weighs nothing but still is affectionate and quite well.