Foxglove

Heavy rain has flooded out the rats and they have shown their usual resourcefulness by moving into these buildings. We are about to show ours by moving them out again, one way or another.

At ground level we have the Bedlington terrier with the Crufts pedigree, the whippet and five assorted terriers, one of which is a new recruit from a puppy farm.

Despite her bad start in life she is a friendly animal and thoroughly enjoying the awakening of her working instincts.

We gather at the ready, trousers tucked into socks or gaiters and only one of us, George, wearing wellingtons. A rat down your wellies is an unforgettable experience, but George reckons he will take the risk.

For full story see West Sussex Gazette February 20