Monthly Archives: December 2014

knickers, photos and a sock

Posted on December 24, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Wednesday On Monday I take Isis into the garden then return upstairs for a shower. I must be clean for the photoshoot. Unfortunately, Isis too returns upstairs. But she does not want a shower. She has other thoughts. On my … Continue reading →

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a canine Billy Bunter

Posted on December 24, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday   On the way back from Kings Heath Park this morning we stop at Ca.’s front garden to plant her Christmas present: three winter flowering cyclamen. Back home, time for The Plan. As readers will know I have … Continue reading →

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blind….. deaf… really?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday We have postponed the new feeding regime. Isis had to stay on her own for several hours today and I wouldn’t have been able to supervise her. This morning, off to Newbrook Farm (RSPCA). For the first time … Continue reading →

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insatiable Isis

Posted on December 22, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Monday As most of you reading this will know, Isis has self-harming rages. The trigger for these is frustration. Frustration occurs when she ‘loses’ bits of her food or treat; when she has to stand still to have her … Continue reading →

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Doggles

Posted on December 21, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday My Sunday lie-in is rudely interrupted by four short, meaningful barks from the foot of the stairs. I scramble out of bed in a less than dignified fashion and take Isis into the garden in my dressing gown. … Continue reading →

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the treatmobile

Posted on December 20, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday by our on-the- spot correspondent George              This is the Treatmobile.     In this wonderful vehicle are all kinds of treats. Whether you are small, medium or large, have strong teeth, few … Continue reading →

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photos in the park

Posted on December 19, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Friday   Alison, Team Manager at Kings Heath Park and her colleague Dave have arranged two photoshoots for ‘their’ dogs. The first is at 8.30 a.m. today. Unfortunately, as I wander off for a shower I believe that the … Continue reading →

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mayhem in the kitchen

Posted on December 18, 2014 by patinkingsheath

    Thursday Before 8.00 a.m. Ca. calls. Earlier, Huggy, her St. Bernard, was unable to get up from the floor. Although he now seems to have come round, she wants to keep an eye on him and asks to … Continue reading →

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who’ll crack first?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday Back to Newbrook Farm (RSPCA Birmingham) again today. Even though our appointment is at 8.10 a.m. the traffic is already nose to tail in Kings Norton and Cotteridge. We arrive with two minutes left to walk up the … Continue reading →

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danger in the park

Posted on December 17, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday  (image only day)   I’m sure I’m being followed          by this tree which gets bigger and bigger each day.     And now these long black things are attacking me. I’m off.       Isis came … Continue reading →

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