In 2017, my husband-to-be, Ricardo, brought his border collie (牧羊犬), Jack, on our first date. I was swiftly struck by the pair of them. Fast forward 18 months and they'd fitted in1with me and my daughter, Cayla. The2between Jack and us is like no other-he brings us great joy and makes us happy. Now we were all3to take on a new family member.
Then came our4to the animal rescue centre. It was a love at first sight between Cayla and a little dog, Ruby. As I5, this little creature instantly sat back. She made herself as tall and6as she could, trying to contain her7while apparently letting me know what a good girl she was. It8. Our adventures as a family of five9.
One day, Cayla scootered(玩踏板车) off out of sight along the footpath, Jack and Ruby by her side. Before long, with an10bark Jack ran back, forcing us to11. We did, and found Cayla, bloody-kneed after falling off.
Cayla looked up smiling, overjoyed that the dogs had come through for her in her moment of12. One went for help while the other13the wounded. It's a wonderful14of how our dogs care for their pack. And I can't15our family without them.
