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rats and whistles

Posted on March 23, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday   It is Sunday afternoon and Isis lies contentedly on the door mat in the hall. Her whiskers and beard are speckled with soil. She is dreaming about … Continue reading →

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P.S. meet Gnasher

Posted on March 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Friday       “I can’t believe it”.             “Well, we’re not so sure either”.             “Have you never … Continue reading →

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walking, walking ….

Posted on March 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Friday Well, you can’t imagine the amazing walks I’ve had over the last two days. Yesterday morning I only popped out of the car for a poop. Why else … Continue reading →

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whoopee!

Posted on March 7, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Saturday   No Hounds Club today as Ju. is at Crufts. Isis is uneasy in the park. The sun keeps threatening to pop out from behind a cloud and every few minutes she glances up nervously. She would … Continue reading →

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an announcement

Posted on March 6, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Friday     Friday February 27th marked Isis’s six months in Birmingham anniversary. It has been a very educational six months. Isis has adapted to living in a house, climbing stairs, walking along the roads and in parks, … Continue reading →

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Saturday school again

Posted on February 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Saturday   Early awakening courtesy of Isis. Park. Saturday school for dogs. The training harness hasn’t arrived yet because I messed up the order so we improvise, using a large ring which I found in the park this … Continue reading →

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for Garry

Posted on February 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Friday This is Isis showing off her ‘sit’ and ‘down’ commands. It was made about three weeks ago by Amanda.     I’d like to dedicate the little video to Garry, Kerry’s husband who died unexpectedly on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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the heist

Posted on February 17, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Tuesday After food shopping I drop my friend off at her house. She kindly gives me a large portion of Victoria sponge and I look forward to eating it with a cup of coffee. When I get home … Continue reading →

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fluffy thing

Posted on February 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Monday     Isis is getting fluffier and fluffier. Over the past two weeks several people have asked me how often I shampoo her. The answer is never. Grooming seems to keep her clean. Which is just as … Continue reading →

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Wow!

Posted on February 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday P.S. Wow. This is really exciting. Yesterday the blog had visitors from Britain, America. Portugal, Brazil, Croatia, Italy and Indonesia. How amazing.   Isis came from the Aeza cat and dog rescue and adoption centre in Aljezur, Portugal. … Continue reading →

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