While I am on a semi-break and making my way with much enjoyment through my towering TBR, I will be sharing a selection of short stories from my various collections that you might enjoy as you finish off the remaining treats from Christmas.

Today a story of a dog and acts of kindness that will change his life for ever. At this time of year the sancturies are bracing themselves to accept even more unwanted or ill-treated pets. They deserve our thanks and also donations. Especially smaller local sancturies that don’t have the support of the larger charities.

The Sanctuary

The policeman brought the dog in to the sanctuary first thing in the morning and Sarah processed the paperwork whilst their volunteer vet John examined the listless dog lying on the table. She was horrified to read how this emaciated dog had been found in a filthy shed chained up…