John Standing, the gentleman looking for a long-term relationship, has already the best kind of relationship possible with his beautiful dog, Henry, who lives with him.

Six-and-a-half years ago I became disabled. I then had to find my beautiful border Collie a foster home and now I only see him two or three times a week.

He no longer lives with me and, for me, that is true loneliness.

Stop looking for a girlfriend, what is meant to happen will happen, believe me.

Enjoy your life and the friendship of your wonderful four-footed friend who, incidentally, looks the double of my 'Kerry', now long gone but truly a dog in a million.

-J Adams, Matlock Road, Brighton