Here's a video to make you smile -Alfie the dog who nearly didn't survive due to a serious heart problem has reached his first birthday. You can read Alfie's story in his blog and Emma the kind and devoted woman who rescued and got him the treatment he needed has contributed an article to the DogCast Radio article section.
Emma and her Mum take in many animals who are desperately in need of their help, and I'm so glad Alfie has had a happy ending. Although of course hopefully his happy "ending" is just a happy beginning, as at one year old he should have a lot of life in front of him. If you check out Alfie's blog page scroll down to see some beautiful photos of tiny puppies and kittens being cared for by Emma.
So Happy Birthday Alfie - and many happy returns too.
Take care,
Julie x