Category Archives: Isis is no angel

Isis rides the chaos

Posted on May 26, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday May 26th 2024   I have an enduring picture of our Isis from this week. She is in the orchard, where we meet Yasmin, Blitzi and John K. They are sitting on a log, and I am … Continue reading →

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goodbye dear Nancy

Posted on May 19, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday May 19th 2024   I am very sad to write that all of Nancy’s physical problems have defeated her at last, and she had to be put to sleep today. Bev and Tony are heartbroken. The first … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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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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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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the strength of a podengo ……..

Posted on December 11, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday – sorry it’s a day late this week. We’ll put this down to unforeseen circumstances!   Monday December 11th 2023   I am immeresed in a strange dream. After a successful interview, … Continue reading →

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is she a canine phenomenon?

Posted on December 4, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday December 2023 Isis has cultivated an extraordinarily magnificent coat for the winter. I know I have mentioned it throughout the year, but observing her stretched out and sleeping peacefully on … Continue reading →

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fighting with Human

Posted on November 26, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday November 26th 2023   Even the bright white Isis sometimes has feet too muddy to ignore. Washing them at home is an unwelcome chore, which Human endeavours to avoid if … Continue reading →

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lest we forget ……..

Posted on November 13, 2023 by patinkingsheath

     A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday November 12th 2023   No sooner does Isis (nearly always) forget to skiddadle over the kitchen floor where, weeks ago, a splosh of water had made a small slippery patch, … Continue reading →

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