When I was a child we had all sorts of pets - rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, a tortoise and, of course, dogs. We had a springer spaniel, a Labrador and a Cairn terrier. I had a little (tiny, according to the vet!) Westie as soon as I was able to have a dog myself. She was a gorgeous little dog, lively and very affectionate. I really loved her and was very grieved when she had to be put down because of cancer, at nine years of age, which is quite young for a Westie. I miss her terribly. At present I am living in temporary accommodation in Salisbury. I am moving to Salisbury as it is my home city. Nigel, who owns the house I have a room in, always says that I send his little Jack Russell crazy when I arrive. When I sell my flat in Oxford and get a house of my own I will certainly get another dog, though I can't help thinking my little Millie will be a hard act to follow. She was such a little character. I cannot survive too long without a dog, though. I love dogs of all shapes and sizes.