Author Archives: patinkingsheath

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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Isis strikes again

Posted on December 15, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Monday A bright ball of sun hangs low in the sky. In the park Isis is jumpy.     As usual, I encourage her to approach and sniff the things which startle her. Sometimes she flinches and seeks the … Continue reading →

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¶ d’ya wanna daaaaaance?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   Do I want to dance? Well, certainly not all the way round Highbury Park. And not for an hour and twenty minutes. Today was a park twirling day. We’ve not had one of these before. I hope … Continue reading →

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bang!

Posted on December 14, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday – well, nearly Sunday!   The day begins with a bang. Boss carries me down the stairs as usual. But she forgets how many steps there are and misses the last one. Her brain – didn’t know she … Continue reading →

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a calmer day

Posted on December 12, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Friday The walk we have this morning is the walk every dog should have every day. Isis gets up. Before we step into the garden I clip on her lead. Back inside we exit through the front door and … Continue reading →

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