Monthly Archives: November 2015

it’s a dog’s life: part 1

Posted on November 29, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 29th 2015   A mixed week for Isis. As we head towards Kings Heath Park on Friday morning, a pale sun is threatening to … Continue reading →

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inglorious mud

Posted on November 25, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 25th 2015 After her visit to RSPCA Newbrook Farm, Hairy One’s anal glands are no longer a source of discomfort and she returns to … Continue reading →

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poo forest and more

Posted on November 22, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 22nd 2015   On three consecutive mornings I am jerked awake by piercing yaps followed by vigorous foot and tail grabbing. Mornings are not … Continue reading →

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sugar soap and anal glands

Posted on November 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 17th 2015   Isis is extremely bored. It’s only Monday. She must wait for another whole day for her next supply of cardboard boxes … Continue reading →

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does my owner HAVE an IQ?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!           Sunday November 11th 2015   After the foot biting incident earlier in the week, I Sudocreme Isis’s foot and give her her … Continue reading →

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Isis loses it

Posted on November 11, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 11th 2015   In my last post I mused about the awfulness of the prospect of driving away and leaving Isis behind. Since then, … Continue reading →

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yes, you’re my neighbour

Posted on November 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!     Sunday November 8th 2015     The garden is revolting. Soggy and slippery. No place for even an outdoor dog.           … Continue reading →

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training Isis

Posted on November 4, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 4th 2015 The end of October/ beginning of November is full of happenings. Friday is the third day which has been too muddy for … Continue reading →

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naughty little Isis

Posted on November 1, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!       Sunday November 1st 2015   Our progress on the polite eating programme stalls. For about ten days we have been stuck at the one … Continue reading →

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