Tuppence was the first to arrive.

She was only five months and had her left eye damaged; the lid and muscles were left ripped.

The Humane Society, in Orangeville Ontario, paid for the operation, provided the owners surrender her.

They, the former owners, claimed that she had damaged the eye herself!

The first home she went to, in Toronto, returned her, saying that she “terrorized” the lady’s poodle. (She was only a puppy, wanting to play!)

We had answered a local plea to supply a home, but were told that she had already gone to a home in Toronto. The Society called us back, asking if we were still prepared to offer her, then named Benji, a home.

She has since gained championship, fly-ball status, and loves to perform for crowds at fairs; both in fly-ball and fun agility courses.

She is a lot smarter than I, so I cannot claim any of the credit. She competed internationally in the U.S., within 5 weeks of starting training, where she won her first medal and ribbons.

She has run with, and worked as a ‘trainer dog’ with Scottish Border-Collie teams, the fastest dogs in fly-ball competition. Her stamina, and love for the sport, is second to none.

Has a real tomboy attitude. Loves people, especially children.

Insists & thrives on O&M™ recipes.

Favourite trick: Barks at front door, when our other dogs run there, she doubles back for their bones!

David Lawrence