I did this for Border Collie Rescue because....

When me and my brothers and sisters found ourselves needing to be re-homed just before Christmas 2010, Border Collie Rescue took us in. If they hadn't we may have spent Christmas in an outdoor shelter because our owner was relying on selling us to cover the costs of our inoculations and care but, being new to breeding, had no-one lined up ready to take us when we were old enough to go.

We spent Christmas at the York centre and we weren't very well, but they looked after us and gave us a good time, our own heat lamps on 24 hrs a day and medicine to make us feel better. We even had a Christmas tree.

Then, when we were better they found us all good homes with nice people. One of my Brothers is up in Scotland near Loch Ness and one sister down in Cornwall. My other brother and two sisters are also in homes in different parts of the country.

All our homes are different and all chosen to suit our needs and inclinations to either work or play.

This is one way I can give a little back and help raise something towards the £800 electricity bill the centre had to pay for the two very cold winter quarters this year. It may have been a bad winter outside, but inside we were snug.

15th December 2010

17th December 2010

22nd December 2010

24th December 2010

Our loyal subjects. Ministers and Government.
We offer you warm wishes this Christmas and at a time where our countries and societies are undergoing huge change; a time of great financial worry to many, and a time of austerity, we commend to you the future and the better time we can make of it together.

In 2010, we have become concerned about a number of matters that have come to our attention.
We fear society has lost is head, its direction and its priorities.
We fear for our brother, our kin, in ours and other lands. We fear for you all.

We have therefore directed our Ministers and Government that in the year of 2011, the first full year of our reign, they should attend, with priority, to the following matters.

That they should continue to fight for the rights of Border Collies and sheepdogs to lead the life they prefer to live and to protect their rights to freedom from Hunger and thirst, Discomfort, Pain, injury and disease, Fear and distress and allow them to exhibit normal behaviour, and to continue this fight until the battle is won and to do so in good heart, knowing that the cause is just.

That they should fight for the rights of our brethren and kin who are exploited by mankind and seek justice for their ills and distress, be they held or born on puppy farms or simply lightly acquired and lightly cast aside, or used without due consideration for the profit and the benefit of the few, against the wishes of the many.

That they should open and operate a new centre in Scotland for the benefit of our Scottish brethren.
That they should seek to help all Border Collies and Sheepdogs in as many ways as they are able.
That they should continue to distribute regular rations of Bonio.

And to all you human beans we send our hopes that you shall work together in support of these and similar aims, making the world a better place for all animals and people to live in harmonious understanding and respect.

May 2011 be a better year for all of us.

I commend myself to you on the 25th December 2010 and let it be known that from this day forth I shall be known amongst you as - Mead.
Merry Xmas.

Strolling casually on the decking in front of the farmhouse at the York centre. Full of confidence.

February 4th 2011

She said "I went to the beach the other day, but was not too impressed - just loads of sand and horrible tasting water, and not a lot to do, really".

It was nice to see her again and to see how she has developed and matured.

She is now living in North Yorkshire.

All re-homed and doing well.

Pearl - now living in Northumberland

Quink - Now living in Cornwall

Tanzi - Now living in East Yorkshire

Tom - Now living in Derbyshire

Ralph - Now living in The Great Glen

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