Dear Zak,

The highest priority to once we got back from the UK was to go and pick up Themba and Tia from Rose van der Ruit’s boarding setup out in Ruwa. Rose was in South Africa at the time. We got there and they were both predictably excited to see us. Rose was not there but we got loaded up and got home as fast as I could safely drive with Themba on Marianne’s lap as he refused point blank to sit behind the seats.

When asked how they’d been Rose replied that they’d been fine but she had to be careful with Themba getting over-protective of Tia with other dogs around. It’s not something we’ve noticed too much of but he does have this rather cute habit of putting a paw on my arm – I think it’s more to get my attention than being protective though.

Love you