Monthly Archives: February 2015

first day at school

Posted on February 7, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday Hounds’ Club is held close by us in a church hall near the Maypole. When we arrive, Julie suggests we inhabit a safe corner away from the other dogs as greyhounds are naturally extremely interested in small fluffy … Continue reading →

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then and now

Posted on February 6, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday On September 29th I wrote: ‘…… the sun shone very brightly and I had to bring her home from the park after about ten minutes … The poor little creature was so terrified that she couldn’t wait for … Continue reading →

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nightmares?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by patinkingsheath

Wednesday A typical evening scenario: Isis is sleeping on the futon. Suddenly, her head shoots up and, growling ferociously, she attacks a back foot. I intervene and stroke her head until she  seems calm  again.     She settles back … Continue reading →

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the dogbird

Posted on February 2, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday We return from a long walk in the park and Isis has her breakfast. Leaving The Gannet in the kitchen, I take out mealy worms and a fat ball for the kosher birds. It is extremely cold and … Continue reading →

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another day in the life of a dog

Posted on February 1, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday I wake her up at eight and she takes me out into the garden. Thinking that she is getting ready to go to the park, I follow her back upstairs. I can’t believe it. She’s back in bed … Continue reading →

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