Category Archives: dear little Isis

trusting Human

Posted on March 26, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 26th 2017   On Wednesday evening, I sit on a bench watching Isis carefully as she dashes around off-lead on the grass. She pops … Continue reading →

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Isis walks alone

Posted on March 19, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 19th 2017   On Saturday we spend three hours in Highbury Park, today almost as long. Both days Isis and I are discovered by … Continue reading →

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a visitor for Isis

Posted on March 16, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 15th 2017   Isis is very territorial. She barks aggressively when we walk out onto the pavement in the morning because she can smell … Continue reading →

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a hole in the hedge

Posted on March 13, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 12th 2017   A long, tall, thick hedge divides the old bowling green from the next level up. There was once a gap in … Continue reading →

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a gold star for Isis

Posted on March 5, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 5th 2017   Unsurprisingly, in view of her early experiences, Isis has always found grooming an ordeal. Lately, things have looked up. At least … Continue reading →

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Isis meets storm Doris

Posted on March 1, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 1st 2017   It’s Thursday. Isis is fast asleep, a length of warm hairiness stretched across the duvet. I open the blinds and look … Continue reading →

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YES!

Posted on February 26, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 26th 2017   It’s almost thirty months since Isis came to live with me, and still the only sound to which she demonstrates an … Continue reading →

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these paws are made for walking

Posted on February 22, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 22nd 2017   It’s Monday morning. As Isis executes her fir tree dance on the bank, I am joined by L. We  play with … Continue reading →

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careless owner loses deaf/blind dog

Posted on February 19, 2017 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 19th 2017   Today’s title? The tabloid heading I fantasise during the very long seconds I search  frantically for Isis in Kings Heath Park. It’s … Continue reading →

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a week in the life of a hairy dog

Posted on February 12, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 12th 2017   One way or the other, a very damp, drippy week. On the first day of the week Isis enjoys a lovely … Continue reading →

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