Charming, funny and poignant, That'll Do Kate shares Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen's incredibly special relationship with her beloved sheepdog Kate. For over a decade Amanda had one dog in particular at her side: the loving, clever and loyal Kate. She arrived at Ravenseat when she was eighteen months old; a little green, perhaps, but she was well-behaved and very keen. Their connection deepened over the years, until Kate would instinctively know what Amanda wanted, responding not so much to an individual command but understanding the whole job she was being asked to do, whether it was searching for lost newborn lambs or moving the flock from miles away. Kate happily worked in the worst weather, soaked by lashing rain or her fur weighed down with snow. Of course there were a few mishaps along the way - when bored, she was tempted to round up chickens and even the children. In later years she started to slow down, but her lack of speed was more than compensated for by her wisdom. In this heartwarming, touching book, Amanda pays tribute to Kate, her constant companion, who sadly died in December 2022, aged thirteen.

Filled with funny stories and insights into the remarkable abilities of the sheepdog, That'll Do, Kate will be loved by everyone who has ever had a dog and knows the happiness they bring.