Tony, sorry to hear about Sir Ben. Dogs are lovely companions, and I know you may feel lost without him. They really are family. Thanks as always for the lovely photos of your beautiful countryside. A balm for this weary American for whom news is not always good (I'm spending more time on your site these days :) Don in Charlotte NC USA

So very sorry to hear about Sir Ben. Each time I saw his picture, running down a track or swimming, I thought, what a good life this dog has had. All your photos mean so much to me, and I visit this site so often when I need a dose of tranquility. My rescue pup Jasper and I wish you peace in this difficult time. Jane in Oregon, USA

Dear Tony,
So very sorry for the loss of your dear friend, Sir Ben
Jack
Horseheads, New York, USA

So very sorry about Ben. We too had a beloved dog called Ben who adored many years walking in the Lakes. As they say, gone but never forgotten.
Your wonderful pictures every day keep an old man very happy. Take him back to younger days.

Hello Tony
I look at your Lakeland Cam once a week and look through all the photos. I would be too "homesick" if I looked at them every day. I read the comments and especially like your quotes. This time, catching up on the news that Sir Ben is no longer with us, always sad that the life span of our beautiful companions is so much shorter than ours. We have had a succession of rescue dogs, never more than a few weeks without one. No disrespect or betrayal to any dog we have lost, we never stop remembering them and their funny ways, but we can't be without a dog. Please accept my condolences, Lyn (Australia)

Hi Tony
So sorry to hear of Sir Ben passing ,having had a staffy as a companion myself, I have a feeling you will feel lost on your daily wanderings, they are so loving and a gentle breed, Our Buster loved the lakes and you could see that Sir Ben did also. Its hard to let them go, but they leave you with loving memories. My sincerest condolences to all of Sir Ben's human family ,
My prayers are with you all ,God bless you all?

Very sad about Ben. Dogs are wonderful friends. Ask nothing of you but give love and companionship throughout their lives. My wife and I adore the Lakes and have spent most of our lives enjoying their beauty together with all those wonderful dogs who we have been lucky enough to share our lives.

Very sad about Ben. Dogs are wonderful friends. Ask nothing of you but give love and companionship throughout their lives. My wife and I adore the Lakes and have spent most of our lives enjoying their beauty together with all those wonderful dogs who we have been lucky enough to share our lives.

Very sad about Ben. Dogs are wonderful friends. Ask nothing of you but give love and companionship throughout their lives. My wife and I adore the Lakes and have spent most of our lives enjoying their beauty together with all those wonderful dogs who we have been lucky enough to share our lives.

Dear Tony,
I am so sorry to read the unbelievable news about Ben. I burst into tears looking at his photo on my computer desktop. The photo is the one which he was running across the field with a happy smile this past June. I like every single photo of Ben you took. Because I felt how much you have loved him. Ben might be a dog who enjoyed taking the longest walk. RIP Ben. Yasue from Japan