Shadow has been auditioning to play the part of the hound of the Baskervilles. At least, that\u2019s what it feels like living with her. She has always been a very insistent dog who knows her own mind. Wow betide anyone who leaves her out. It\u2019s not Mum\u2019s fault that Shadow can\u2019t come upstairs with us at night at the moment. Shadow however is not happy and she is making her displeasure known. Friday night, Mum and I went to bed around 9pm. We like to read in bed together before we go to sleep. Shadow started howling just as we tried to settle down to sleep around 10pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never let it be said that Mum manages to stand firm in the face of a demanding dog. She got up and put her dressing gown on then went down to Shadow while I went to bed. She took Shadow out again and gave her another biscuit. Thankfully after only a little more grumbling Shadow settled down. However, at 4am the howling really began. Mum knew there was no hope of her shutting up, so she put her dressing gown on again and went down to Shadow. Shadow said she\u2019d woken up and felt lonely and confused. Bah humbug. I know that dog \u2013 she knew exactly what she was doing. She just wanted some attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I suspect Shadow\u2019s recovery is going to be a long slow process. Mum was already feeling fairly jaded and tired, so it\u2019s not going to do her any good at all. It\u2019s not as though she wants Shadow to feel left out, but there\u2019s not a whole lot she can do. For the record, Shadow is not being a cooperative and easy patient during the day either. Mum says she\u2019s always had a difficult streak. Let\u2019s just hope she gets well soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wilma<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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