Shirley developed a dislike for fishers in waders and would nip at their rubber-clad heels. On holidays in our favourite part of north Wales, we often tied her up to our windbreak to stop her from chasing fishers down the beach.
She did, however, have an annoying habit of chasing cricket balls at the local recreation ground. Shirley was also a favourite with pupils in the primary schools where my husband was supervising teaching practice.
We eventually moved to Wiltshire, where Shirley spent her final few years. Until our Yorkshire house was sold, we rented the caretaker's house of a local primary school.
I still have, somewhere, a picture drawn by one such pupil, with the title I love Shirley. This showcases the bond Shirley had with the community and children.
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