Love Dogs?

• Can you help a lovely dog to have a happy holiday in your own home when their owner is away?

• Enjoy the company of your new doggy friends and the satisfaction that, while their owners are away, you’re giving them a great holiday too!

• You tell us the size and breed of dog you would like to mind and how often - regularly or occasionally.

• You’ll be rewarded by a wagging tail and a daily allowance. occasionally.

of ours. They are not as physically active a generation as their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, and seem more selfcentred and less willing to get involved with their community than previous generations.

However, I don’t subscribe to the view that they are not up to it. Over the years, I have been involved with numerous young Australians, and most of them are highly competent, impressive individuals. The above characteristics are skin deep only. Should push come to shove, I am confident young Australians will do their bit and (after some intensive physical training, as they are generally less physical and softer than previous generations) will ably follow the footsteps of their forebears.

Despite the wokeness enveloping this country, you can’t beat the basic need for people to belong. It’s basic human nature to love the country you live in, and most people of whatever age would put their body on the line in its defence. The spirit of Anzac is alive and well in our youth.