'Sherman is laid back, happy in his own skin and a comedian. Bernie is the thinker and very emotional/sensitive but is also his brother's bodyguard! Both boys love walks, treats of any description and cuddles on the couch. Their favourite place of late is the beach, having had their first ever visit earlier this year (both boys are rescues who lived in a backyard never going out of it or even inside the house). Barking at the waves was great fun!’

I photographed Sherman and Bernie during their stay at Countrywide Cottages. These two senior souls were adopted together - before coming into rescue, they had been relegated to the backyard, never coming inside the house, let alone taken out to explore the world.

Well! These days life sure is different for Sherman and Bernie. They are totally adored by their adoptive furparents, Leesa and Henry, who take them on all sorts of adventures. It was so heartwarming to see the boys having the time of their lives during their stay in the Otways - so much running, cuddling, playing and exploring to do!