The day finally arrived when I was going to leave Ireland for good. I heard Dave and Eva talking about the fact that a wonderful man from England called Chris, who ran a rescue for German Shepherd dogs and part bred shepherds like me, called gsdlifeline, had agreed to help them find me a forever home in England. They explained it was very difficult to find good homes for GSD dogs in Ireland and I would have a much better chance over the water.

I was very upset when it was time to go and there were lots of tears when I left the flat and said goodbye to Dave and Honey and Zico, but Eva came with me to the docks and I was thrilled when she came on board with me. I thought I would have to travel over on my own, and I was a bit worried if I was honest, having to manage the tickets and travel arrangements, but she obviously fancied a cruise, so she partnered me on the trip over. We had to wait on the quayside for a while before boarding and here's a photo of me just before we went on our way. Aren't I a handsome pup if I say so myself?

I can't say I enjoyed the journey over as I had to be  shut in a cage, so the least said about that the better. What an indignity. I was very upset as I fancied a good look round the boat to see if I could find some fun, but no such luck.

When we arrived in England it was cold and miserable and I felt rather sad, but we quickly found Chris and I liked him very much. I jumped in his car and made myself quite at home. It was a shame I was moulting so much and the car was so clean, well it was to start with, but never mind. I was so sad to say goodbye to Eva but she explained she would keep in touch with me for ever. Eva can see into the future and she had already told me that one day soon I would have my own field to play in and my own sofa. I could not wait. I just had to be patient, as they were a little longer coming than anticipated.