Martha and I have had at least one dog around the house since 1974. Today we said goodbye to what may be our best, and last, Portia. She was the sweetest dispositioned dog of all we had, and the best looking. Martha was surprised to learn she had a very protective streak as well. Martha was living alone in MO building our retirement home and made daily trips to the house to inspect and make change orders.... That's another story. One day two workmen approached her that she had never seen or spoken to her when Portia immediately jumped between her and them and let them know not to get any closer. Other workmen then arrived and Martha asked who they were, and they said they had no idea. Australian Shepherds are not known for being protective in that manner, but she certainly was. As she got older and went deaf and blind, she followed me everywhere with her sense of smell. We will miss her a lot.
I know there are many dog lovers in our forum, so indulge me and enjoy a few pictures of her.
The last picture is her enjoying retirement with us. She loved just being on her bed in our room while we read or watched TV.
I know there are many dog lovers in our forum, so indulge me and enjoy a few pictures of her.
The last picture is her enjoying retirement with us. She loved just being on her bed in our room while we read or watched TV.