John Kilpatrick with the
dog in the River Sheaf, from which Sheffield takes its name.
The
Sheaf at this point is fordable at many points, except after heavy rain when it
can become a torrent, washing down garden furniture and other objects. There
are always enough deep spots where the unusually white "border collie cross"
can enjoy a drink and a swim. Sheffield has plentiful woodland and park walks,
and is reasonably free of dog-on-lead notices (who could keep up with a border
collie on a lead, anyway?).
The dog has had a stroke affecting vision and
balance, and can't safely swim now.
