Our fifteen black and white bundles of joy had their vet check-up this afternoon, and as anticipated they were pronounced to be in excellent health.

We had our fingers tightly crossed when Gill examined "Tom Thumb", the smallest by far, but we needn't have worried as our happy pampered little darling was given the same clean bill of health as the rest of the gang.

With that hurdle crossed it will soon be time for them to begin to leave us for further adventures in their new homes.

They will be very sorely missed, but the process will be fairly slow and gradual - they can't all leave at once anyway - and it will be some consolation that one pretty little girl will be staying behind to cheer us all up with her antics!

Weather permitting the farewell "puppy party" will take place at The Glebe tomorrow afternoon - a first and last outing for all fifteen together and a great photo opportunity........so watch this space!