Category Archives: Isis says “No”.

a good place to be

Posted on March 8, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday March 9th 2020 The highest mound of the landscaped area in Highbury Park, to which I trudged last week in search of my lost spectacles, … Continue reading →

and one week later …..

Posted on February 9, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday February 9th 2020 Praise be to dog, Isis has maintained her equilibrium. To date, she is doing better than I am, as every time she … Continue reading →

Posted in Isis says "No"., learning to trust, Newbrook Farm, oh dear, poor Isis, RSPCA | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog won't walk, Highbury Park, Isis does well, RSPCA Newbrook Farm | 9 Comments

Isis loses it: part two

Posted on February 3, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday February 2nd 2020 In the end I shut Isis, whose raucous outbursts are averaging one every eight to ten minutes, in the kitchen. The back … Continue reading →

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splat!

Posted on January 19, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 5th 2020 It’s Monday. Storm Brendon is expected this afternoon, and the parks are still a sea of mud. Sigh. Bev and I opt … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis says "No"., oh dear, rain and more rain, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog runs free, Highbury Park, Isis strikes again | 4 Comments

I.T., Isis and me

Posted on January 12, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 5th 2020 In deference to Isis and her hysteria when, soon after she came, I switched on my ancient, flickering television, ours has been … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, Highbury Park, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, oh dear, scary shadows, walking in the park, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog plays, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog runs free, deaf/blind dog walks, deaf/blind dog won't walk, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park | 6 Comments

it’s all too much for a dog

Posted on January 5, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 5th 2020 When I last reported on Hairy One’s table manners, all was going swimmingly. No ear splitting screams. No air shredding screeches. No … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, adopted dogs, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., oh dear, poor Isis, rescue dogs, strange behaviour, we don't like bright light | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog rages, deaf/blind dog self-harms, food-rage | Leave a comment

we’re going THIS way ….

Posted on December 30, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday December 29th 2019 Since the beginning of the Months of the Mud, Isis and I have a tussle every time we step out of the … Continue reading →

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seven soggy days

Posted on October 20, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday October 20th 2019 Monday My hairy little meteorologist is at it again. She’s perfectly happy in Highbury for an hour, then, when I notice her … Continue reading →

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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

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