INGRID Medova and Peter Allen of Mildura's own Ye Olde Lolly Shop celebrated the birthday of their 21-year-old dog Collie recently.

The couple adopted the St. John's Labrador through the Rural Rescues when she was 16 years of age, as they were eager for a new companion.

"Collie had been given up by the former owner," Mr Allen said.

"And when she came around we instantly decided that she wa...