BARNEY`S FIRST RETRIEVAL

The expression on Barney`s face says it all really. A mixture of triumph and relief. Last Saturday, whilst out in a local field, he managed to consume, among other things, a pink and black sock.

We were a little concerned that it had not seen the light of day and that an expensive visit to ace vet Dave Cocker might be required so as to retrieve the sock from the inner workings of Barney`s plumbing, before it could do some damage.

No need to panic. This morning, the offending article was retrieved through a natural bodily function, so we breathed a sigh of relief to go along with Barney`s. No wonder, as a Golden Retriever, he looks pleased with himself.