Category Archives: Isis is no angel

habits!

Posted on October 1, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday October 1st 2023 Most animals, including humans, need routines. This makes sense, of course, since routines, tried and trusted as they are, generally equal safety. Isis, I guess because … Continue reading →

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so what is it Isis?

Posted on July 23, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday July 23rd 2023 From Sunday to Thursday, I continue to take Isis to walk in Kings Heath Park. She is still not keen to linger, but, as usual, is … Continue reading →

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grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaa – leave my feet alone!

Posted on April 30, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday April 30th 2023 What was that I said recently and so nonchalently about trimming Hairy One’s feet? Last week she had an appointment for a vet’s visit for her … Continue reading →

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minutiae, or a day in the life of a dog part 3

Posted on March 27, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday (Gosh. Spring really does seem to be happening) Sunday April 10th 2023 Now, where were we? Oh yes, we had, at last, made it to the car …………………. So, Isis … Continue reading →

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a hungry dog

Posted on February 27, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday February 26th 2023 On Saturday we return to Chester’s Corner. Lee is surprised to see us again so soon, and thinks that I must have come to make a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chester's Corner, crisis, deaf/blind dog, food rage, Isis at Hollytrees, Isis at home, Isis is no angel, Isis says "No"., oh dear, patience is a virtue., something's not right, strange behaviour, these dogs!, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged blind dog Isis, deaf/blind dog, Holly Trees Kennels, Isis does well | Leave a comment

Chester’s corner revisited

Posted on February 19, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday February 19th 2023 Yes, it is clear that Isis is very partial to freshly fried mince. In fact, she’d rather like to be served the mince unaccompanied by kibble, … Continue reading →

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you needn’t think I’m eating that!

Posted on November 6, 2022 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday. Sunday 6th November 2022 Isis swishes past me as she leaves the kitchen and stalks into the hall. When I check her dish, I observe that the food is untouched. … Continue reading →

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oh my!

Posted on October 9, 2022 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday. Sunday October 9th 2022 The tasty additions to Hairy One’s meals continue to transform her attitude to food. I think that the poor dog must have been bored with the … Continue reading →

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my exasperating Isis

Posted on September 11, 2022 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday. * There may not be a post next Sunday, as I am expecting visitors, and do not yet know when they are arriving. Sunday September 10th 2022 My dear little dog … Continue reading →

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dining out and an afternoon in the woods

Posted on September 4, 2022 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday. Sunday September 4th 2022 I drop a harness off at Y’s. She invites me in for coffee, but Isis hasn’t had her tea yet, so I decline. “She can have … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, a very naughty dog, Clowse Woods, dear little Isis, Isis at home, Isis is no angel, Isis says "No"., lovely leaves, oh dear, scenting, sleeping, walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog runs free, deaf/blind dog walks, Highbury Park, Isis does well, naughty Isis | Leave a comment