Comments on: ANOTHER DOGG

By: Simon Culmstock

Simon Culmstock — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 18:08:31 +0000

What a beautiful dog. My own dog is a rescue, half Westie, half Jack Russell terrier; his breeder wanted him to be put to sleep at 12 weeks of age as he was the runt of the litter and wouldn’t sell particularly well. We took him home instead, and he’s now 5 years of age; he adores our two little girls, but is terrified of anything on four legs – not much cop for a vet’s dog!
I was once told by an old shepherd that a dog could be summed up thus: if you lock your wife and your dog in the boot of your car and then let them out after two hours, your dog will still be pleased to see you!

By: Anna Holland

Anna Holland — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:07:43 +0000

Dear Chris,
So glad that you and Ana have another dog. Baboushka is a good name (I’m half Russian, and a Granny, so I empathise). I have read and enjoyed all your books. I have also started reading the Heart is a Lonely Hunter on your ‘recommendation’ May I suggest a musician you may enjoy? Kevin Johanssen. Argentinian.

By: tony broomhall

tony broomhall — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:31:48 +0000

Hi Chris wow what a life you have had I’m envious I love reading your books you have a great talent for writing looking forward to your new book,I think it’s great you have rescued another dog respect to you .

By: bernie

bernie — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 13:53:45 +0000

yeah a lovely dog, so nice to know its going to have a great life from now on.. down to 2 old dogs myself now, sad when they get old 7 die

By: GEOFF MANUEL

GEOFF MANUEL — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 13:12:29 +0000

Hi Chris.
We live in Menorca but are u.k. expats Just came back from a trip to Granada Cordoba Seville and also an excursion into the Ampajarras. One hotel we stayed at was in Albalote but we did not know about the dog pound there. Fantastic area.

By: Edyta

Edyta — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:31:08 +0000

I am sitting here, in my London house, dreaming about Las Alpujarras, watching my dear dog sleeping by my feet…He is wearing this silly transparent collar that stops him licking his post -op wound. I know exactly what you mean by the joy we humans get from watching this pure outburst of happiness doggies show enjoying simple, little things ….Hope there will be a day that no stray will be left unloved- such a beautiful creatures-dogs. Thank you for the info about the rescue center.By the way -reading your trilogy for the third time… All the best

By: ROGER LINGLEY

ROGER LINGLEY — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:41:54 +0000

Hi Chris

It is with great interest that I read your book and this blog. I lived in Andalucía for 5 years in the 00’s, farming in mountains (almonds and olives) and running a Buddhist retreat. I also bought and upgraded a house in Illora, where we were adopted by a Spanish greyhound. Anyway, that town had a LOT of strays so I know of what you talk. We came back to Johannesburg in 2007 and brought the dog (unfortunately dead now), but what a great dog and what a great experience Spain was for a Chemical Engineer used to polluting the world.
Go well and enjoy wonderful Andalucía.
Cheers, Roger L, Johannesburg, RSA

By: ynne mccully

ynne mccully — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:08 +0000

Hi Chris, great to see you have a lovely new addition to your family. Lucky dog! Totally agree, adopt every time. We adopted Coco from Asissi here in Northern Ireland in 2007, as an older dog she didn’t appeal to anyone else. She’s 12 now, still faster than our much younger dog, and happily snoring on the sofa enjoying retirement! Best wishes, Lynne and family.

By: Dianne Güngör

Dianne Güngör — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:30:31 +0000

You are so right with your description of watching a dog that you have just taken from a rescue shelter slowly realise that it now has love, attention and freedom. We recently rescued a very malnourised and ill husky cross. Watching her run and play with our male husky while out walking really lifts the spirits. I recently gently persuaded my sister to rescue a border collie from Ireland and again he is really coming into his own and it is wonderful to see.

By: Didac

Didac — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:43:25 +0000

Hi both!!!

I hope you are well. I couldn’t help getting a bit emotional, so many lovely memories. I just wanted to congratulate on the new member of the family. She looks so sweet!! How is bumble? All my love to you all