I am now at the tree - and please note there is no grey beast around...
I spend many of my waking hours patrolling perimeters - I also manage reconnaissance missions in the nearby woods and mobilise fellow dogs in the chasing and scaring of the resident menace. Sorry to any softies out there - but I do not like these things - and when I have my 'down' time - I practice on a dummy Squirrel - it helps keep my skills sharp....
One day - I will meet Mr Squirrel and there will be a rumble in the jungle - well .... woods - or a well maintained herbaceous border. But that doesn't sound as dramatic - so jungle it is! I have been to several Blogs - and this appears to be a global problem. Will update soon with video footage of bravery during the call of nature...I mean Duty....
Now, Paddy as he is sight impaired - has been nominated for recruitment - but unfortunately he has been injured in a wanton and malicious attack - not squirrel related. He accompanied D on one of her weekly Greenwich trips. She was running an errand and went to the covered Greenwich market. As soon as she entered - a loose, shaggy black dog came over and just attacked him! The dog was not on a lead and the owner materialised minutes later! Well, D was livid and used many HBO words (a phrase I have stolen from my American friends) The owner took no responsibility for his dog's actions - sadly they were unable to find the manager of the market and after a little rest to gather her nerves - D drove Paddy to the Vet's. He got bitten round the neck and had a very nasty gash. Thankfully they didn't get the face - so he still as handsome as ever - he has a shaved patch though. The hole in his neck is healing and he is on antibiotics - so he will make a full recovery. D 'medicated' herself with a very nice glass of Merlot when she got home.
Afterwards we found out that the manager of the market was a friend of the individual who owned the dog and he was spectating and never did a thing. The dog remained off lead and we were told they are there quite often - D strongly advises any London based dogs to avoid the Market at Greenwich - she would hate someone else to get hurt. She is still shook up - but Paddy is enjoying all the attention. She bought him this massive crocodile to help cheer everybody up....
If you ask me... he is playing it up a bit for all the goodies...
He has a check up soon and when he gets the all clear - he will be back in action. D , however, may need a few more days - she loves us both very much and tries to give us a safe and happy life and it upsets her greatly that other people are not as responsible or caring.
On a positive and happy note - the Annual Fox Terrier Fun Day is scheduled for the 19th of July - if you would like to attend - please go the the Fox Terrier Rescue website for further info. We will be there - and we would love to see you there too!
Lots of licks
Sally
PS A Big Thank you to the TN Bull Terrors and their DawgMum - they helped my computer challenged D put new things in the side bar. A very special big lick to you.
