Author Archives: patinkingsheath

an unlikely little angel

Posted on December 21, 2020 by patinkingsheath

There will be no post on December 27th or January 3rd. Isis and Human are taking a break.   Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday December 20th 2020             … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Isis at home, Isis is no angel, learning to trust, oh dear, poor Isis, relationship building, self-damaging, self-harming, strange behaviour, teaching my deaf/blind dog, these dogs!, training | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

excuse me, but …….

Posted on December 13, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday December 13th 2020 (I think)         I hope you don’t bother looking at the dates on my posts. If you do, I hope … Continue reading →

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from a dog’s point of view ……

Posted on December 6, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday December 4th 2020   I didn’t get to report this. I wanted to. But she wouldn’t let me. Now she’s spending lots of time taking the … Continue reading →

Posted in a vet visit, Highbury Park, Isis at home, Isis gets bathed, Isis is sad, off to the vet, oh dear, park dogs, park people, poor Isis, self-damaging, self-harming, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

a very lovely lady

Posted on November 29, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday November 8th 2020   On Thursday, in Highbury Park, I learned of the death of Joyce whom I’ve known for many years. Like everyone else I … Continue reading →

Posted in adopted dogs, dogs adopted via DogwatchUK, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park, park dogs, park people, rescue dogs, the dogs of King's Heath Park, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Nancy in the wars

Posted on November 23, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Sorry about the Jumbled offering on Sunday. Thanks, Ian for alerting me.   Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday November 22nd 2020   Bev and T, Rufus, Nancy and Jake the cat are off … Continue reading →

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leaves to the rescue

Posted on November 15, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday November 15th 2020    On November the 7th I note:  No rain today. Damn. And the sun keeps faintly gleaming. Isis won’t like it, even though … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, lovely leaves, oh dear, park people, rain, strange behaviour, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

dear, dear, dear, dear, dear ……

Posted on November 8, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday November 8th 2020   Well (or not), I’ve not been a diligent, efficient pet owner at all. As I explained last week, after the Hibiscrub had … Continue reading →

Posted in a vet visit, Isis at home, oh dear, poor Isis, self-damaging, self-harming | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

horses, vets and labels

Posted on November 2, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday November 1st 2020   We’re striding happily along the pavement in the rain, Isis and I, when I spot a funeral cortège making its way towards … Continue reading →

Posted in a vet visit, Isis at home, oh dear, poor Isis, RSPCA, scenting, self-harming, strange behaviour, twirling, walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

out and about, here and there

Posted on October 20, 2020 by patinkingsheath

      Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 25th 2020. Over the weekend the car is still at the garage because the M.O.T. man leaves on Friday after forgetting to sign the … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, clever Isis, deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park, oh dear, rain and more rain, running running, scenting, twirling, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright sun | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Isis is back!

Posted on October 18, 2020 by patinkingsheath

        Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 18th 2020   A couple of weeks ago, a newly recovered Isis has a whale of a time on her walks. Every day … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, I'm off my lead!, Isis at home, Isis meets other dogs, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, park dogs, park people, rain, rain and more rain, running running, scenting, walking in the park, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment