"I found one of my border collies, Moss, had died during the night. She had been my companion for 14 years after I bought her from a farm in Lancashire in 2012."
"As I dig, I put an episode of The Archers on my phone... it is somehow comforting that this is playing as I bury her."
"Every loss hits hard, even if they are old. Sometimes when other family members aren't here, my only conversation and company is with my dogs."
Lambing season is ongoing, with sheep lambing outside during dusk or dawn. The narrator checks on sheep near the railway line as darkness falls. A train passes, prompting thoughts about the unnoticed lives in the valley. The narrator reflects on the recent death of Moss, a border collie and companion for 14 years. Moss enjoyed agricultural shows and was buried by the River Lune. The narrator finds comfort in listening to The Archers while digging her grave, acknowledging the emotional weight of losing a pet.
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