Tag Archives: deaf blind dog

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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teef

Posted on May 12, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday May 12th 2024 Isis has always had fragrant breath. More accurately, her breath is always completely odourless unless, of course, she has just consumed a sardine. But lately, … Continue reading →

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No posts on Sunday March 31st or on Sunday April 7th.

Posted on March 29, 2024 by patinkingsheath

Friday March 29th 2024 Isis and Human are having two Sundays off, so there will be no post on Easter Sunday, or on Sunday April 7th. (Sorry Tony, you’ll just have to stay in bed and eat your Easter egg) … 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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just praying for rain

Posted on February 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday February 4th 2024 Praying for rain? Not quite, but hoping big time. On Monday we have an emergency. Human goes for her annual eye-test; she’s very apprehensive as there … Continue reading →

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the slippery slope …..

Posted on November 19, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday. Sunday November 19th 2023 Dog, aren’t we all sick and tired of this rain, day after day after day after day. Sigh. Mutter. Moan. What fun walks await us this … Continue reading →

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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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what’s the matter Isis?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday July 2nd 2023 I am away in Yorkshire again, this time for my nephew’s funeral. On Thursday afternoon I leave Isis at Ray’s (Hollytrees) kennels before taking the train … 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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minutiae, or a day in the life of a dog

Posted on March 19, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday March 19th 2023 It’s late when I get downstairs. Isis is deeply asleep as she always is unless I fiddle around in the kitchen long enough for my scent … Continue reading →

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