Category Archives: clever girl

walking free

Posted on December 18, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday December 18th 2016   Isis is off lead in Kings Heath Park, in one of her favourite running spots. Below us, just over the hedge, … Continue reading →

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The Secret Garden part 2

Posted on November 23, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 23rd 2016   Gradually, as her patterns of behaviour emerge and become more consistent, I begin to be  more confident about Isis being free. … Continue reading →

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squishy balls and autumn leaves

Posted on November 16, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 16th 2016   When Hairy One’s last ball-on-a-string died of exhaustion, I bought two replacements from Sainsbury’s. They are bright, almost fluorescent and very … Continue reading →

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how did she do it?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 9th 2016   Allow me to set the scene: Ji. and I sit at a small table by the window. Ji. has bought us … Continue reading →

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a perfect space 3

Posted on November 2, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 2nd 2016   Little Isis stays at Holly Trees for ten nights – her longest stay ever. When I fetch her she is led … Continue reading →

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I like it here

Posted on September 14, 2016 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 14th 2016   Isis is thoroughly enjoying her afternoon walks in Highbury Park. So much for a dog to do: twirling, dancing, leaping, snuffling, hunting, … Continue reading →

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Isis the hunter

Posted on September 11, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday 11th September 2016   Isis loves hunting.       At night her final pee is heralded by an intake of breath as she attempts … Continue reading →

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excuse me!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 7th 2016   September. The Doodles, Rufus and Nancy, have returned from their holidays and need to reclaim their park. Nancy takes the initiative. … Continue reading →

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good girl …………………… oh dear!

Posted on June 5, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday June 5th 2016   Dividing the futon into ‘hers’ and ‘mine’ areas has been quite successful. Although every now and then Isis decides that she’ll … Continue reading →

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quick! phone the plumber

Posted on May 15, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday May 15th  2016   Yesterday morning. 10.45 and not a sound from Isis who is still sleeping soundly on the bed. Reluctantly, as always, I … Continue reading →

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