Category Archives: Isis knows best

unharnessed revolt

Posted on April 14, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday April 14th 2024 After the harness débâcle, which was obviously very traumatic for poor Isis, I put the new harness away for two weeks. When I get it out again, … Continue reading →

No posts on Sunday March 31st or on Sunday April 7th.

Posted on March 29, 2024 by patinkingsheath

Friday March 29th 2024 Isis and Human are having two Sundays off, so there will be no post on Easter Sunday, or on Sunday April 7th. (Sorry Tony, you’ll just have to stay in bed and eat your Easter egg) … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday March 25th 2024 We didn’t have to go to the vet. By Monday, Isis seems fine. She doesn’t bark, she gets up with her usual enthusiasm, she doesn’t limp, … Continue reading →

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fumin’ Humin’

Posted on March 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Monday March 4th 2024 So what went wrong? The day begins well. Lazy Human hasn’t groomed Isis for two days. She needs to be groomed every day – yes you … Continue reading →

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a dog would like to swap humans

Posted on February 25, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday February 24th 2024 Well, it’s been a hectic week for a dog. On Wednesday we dash off early to see Lee at Dogma (previously Chester’s corner) in Kings Norton. … Continue reading →

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neither of us deserves a halo

Posted on February 11, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday February 11th 2024 It has rained, and on one perfect, pouring day, I wrap Isis in Ellie’s preloved raincoat, and we spend an hour roaming the streets. Unfortunately, though, … Continue reading →

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just praying for rain

Posted on February 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday February 4th 2024 Praying for rain? Not quite, but hoping big time. On Monday we have an emergency. Human goes for her annual eye-test; she’s very apprehensive as there … Continue reading →

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spleroosh!

Posted on January 21, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday January 21st 2024 Isis isn’t one to bear grudges, and her scary vet visit is soon put behind her, although I am sure she will shiver and shudder when … Continue reading →

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the betrayal …

Posted on January 14, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday January 14th 2024 Yes, The Betrayal, or how an innocent dog, after being lulled into a sense of false security, is subjected to over thirty minutes of … Continue reading →

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2023 and me

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Monday January 8th 2024 Isis continues ……………. By the time that July comes round, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. I don’t want to be left again, … Continue reading →

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