Why Every Home needs a Jack Russell

Darcy came over to stay for a few days last week to keep me company while I was on sick leave. Besides functioning as a warm, furry pillow, he made himself useful in a dozen ways, doubling up as Doorbell Amplifier, Vacuum Cleaner for Spilt Food, and most significantly, Cockroach Terminator. It was during one of my 2am midnight snack times that I saw Panliang charging determinedly (but not without some trepidation!) after a huge, black thing scuttling across the room. I always believe in finding the best man for the job so I shouted for Darcy! The next few moments were a confusion of running, jumping, "There! There! Over there!", scuffling paws, snapping jaws and furious digging. Once Darcy was on the case, Panliang and I went off to have our snack, leaving our focused and dedicated assistant to play with his new toy till it collapsed from being patted to death by a over-friendly Jack Russell. Panliang had this self-satisfied and gleeful look on his face the whole time. I think he'll be more than happy to clear up dog poo for another 10 years.