Category Archives: Highbury Park

creatures great and small

Posted on October 10, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday October 13th 2019 Polymath asked for a natural burial: no pollution, no religion, no speeches, no formal funeral. On Tuesday, we gather at Westall Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis in danger, Kings Heath Park, park dogs, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged blind dog Isis, deaf blind dog, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park | Leave a comment

a challenge for Isis

Posted on September 1, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday September 2nd 2019 It’s Wednesday morning. It’s raining, so I take Isis to Kings Heath Park for a change. She is so intrigued with all … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park, oh dear, running running, scenting, sleeping arrangements | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, blind dog running, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog's day | 7 Comments

gentleman Blitz

Posted on August 25, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday August 25th 2019 This is the tale of Isis Podengo and her friend Gentleman Blitz. They have known each other for several years. … Continue reading →

Posted in adopted dogs, Highbury Park, oh dear, park dogs, scenting, walking in the park | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park | 4 Comments

off to the kennels ……… sniff!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday August 21st 2019 How we humans suffer when we leave our pets in kennels and catteries, however good the establishments are. And how … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis at Hollytrees | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, Highbury Park, Holly Trees Kennels, Isis does well | 2 Comments

vets, baths and something else nasty

Posted on August 18, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday August 18th 2019 What a relief that the kennels situation is resolved. Home from the vet’s, poor Isis is subjected to a very … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, a vet visit, clever girl, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis in danger, Isis says "No"., oh dear, poor Isis, scenting, strange behaviour | Tagged a fearful dog, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog's day, Highbury Park, Hollytrees kennels, poor Isis, RSPCA Newbrook Farm | 6 Comments

…….. and goodbye Gilbert and George

Posted on July 31, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday July 31st 2019 I thought that Isis might be reluctant to walk in Kings Heath Park after her misadventure, but she seems perfectly … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, adopted dogs, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park, learning to trust, park dogs, park people, relationship building, rescue dogs, the dogs of King's Heath Park, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog Isis, blind dog loves Kings Heath Park, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, Gilbert and George; saying goodbye, Highbury Park | 2 Comments

and again

Posted on July 28, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 28th 2019 How long ago was it when I posted this message on facebook? ‘I’ve just lost my driving glasses in … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, Highbury Park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged Highbury Park, walking my deaf/blind dog; Isis is fine but Human never learns | 2 Comments

what’s up Isis?

Posted on July 24, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday July 24th 2019 Something interesting happened early last week, but this was eclipsed (couldn’t resist the word) by losing Isis last Friday. Isis … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, Highbury Park, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., nightmares, oh dear, poor Isis, strange behaviour | Tagged a fearful dog, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog won't walk, Highbury Park, poor Isis | 6 Comments

searching for Isis podengo

Posted on July 22, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 21st 2019 It’s Friday afternoon, a dull day, sultry, and quite warm enough to sit outside. I decide … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, Isis in danger, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, poor Isis, walking in the park | Tagged a fearful dog, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, Isis disappears; a horrible seventy-five minutes;, Isis; podengo, Kings Heath Park, lost dog, poor Isis | 5 Comments

the ‘garden’

Posted on July 15, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 14th 2019 The flower meadow at Highbury, now in its third year, is thriving. Often I admire it, and wish that a … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis at home | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park | 3 Comments