Sidney’s stroller stories

Sidney’s stroller stories Sidney is my elderley dog. He’s slowed down but still enjoys a bimble in the countryside.

When my mum was on the radio talking about support for animal caregiver’s 2 days ago little did she know she’d need that...
25/03/2023

When my mum was on the radio talking about support for animal caregiver’s 2 days ago little did she know she’d need that support herself…. Sadly, I’ve passed over to doggie heaven today. It happened so quickly and mummy had to make the decision to stop me hurting before it became too much for me.
I’ll miss my fun times, my cuddling with my family on the sofa. I’ll miss my chick chick treats and skipping along (on my good days). I know my mummy will think of me often and remember all of the times we were together.
Life is precious - live it whilst you can.
My last post from Sidney in doggie heaven 🐾🐾

My mum is a pet bereavement counsellor and has just been on BBC radio Manchester breakfast show talking about how Evelyn...
23/03/2023

My mum is a pet bereavement counsellor and has just been on BBC radio Manchester breakfast show talking about how Evelyn from Coronation Street suddenly lost Cerebus her lovely greyhound to kidney damage. Cerebus was old like me and mum explained it’s ok to talk about whatever you feel if your animal is ill, your animal is approaching the end of their life, your animal may need to be put to sleep because they’re very poorly or seriously injured.
You can talk to whoever you trust will understand the bond you have with your animal. You’re not being silly or daft. It’s healthy to have feelings for someone you love a lot - it doesn’t matter that they’re an animal you love!
In this fast paced world we live in sometimes it’s animals we spend most time with!
My mum says trust your feelings and get help if you need to.
Love Sidney 🐾🐾

So, I’ve not posted recently as I’ve not enjoyed going out in the rain and damp weather. Does this sound familiar? So, e...
30/01/2023

So, I’ve not posted recently as I’ve not enjoyed going out in the rain and damp weather. Does this sound familiar? So, even though I’m elderly and a bit slower I thought let’s get out on the sunnier, drier days. Here are photos of me in the beautiful countryside where I’m lucky to live. Be your best self, love, as always Sidney 🐾

So, today I became Sidney Santa and went for a stroll in winter wonderland. I had a sudden burst of energy and had lots ...
10/12/2022

So, today I became Sidney Santa and went for a stroll in winter wonderland. I had a sudden burst of energy and had lots of fun with mum. Lots of love, Sidney 🐾

We had a grand day out at the Canal. I met mum’s friend and played with my friend Hunter. I saw sheep, hens and lots of ...
03/12/2022

We had a grand day out at the Canal. I met mum’s friend and played with my friend Hunter. I saw sheep, hens and lots of dogs. We stopped off at a bakery and mum had hot chocolate and cake. She pushed me all the way back in my stroller as I was tired then. I love getting out in the sunshine and seeing friends. Maybe you should catch up with your friends too! Love Sidney 🐾

Here I am, rocking my new Christmas jumper with a reindeer and hearts on it. Visiting one of my favourite places where L...
30/11/2022

Here I am, rocking my new Christmas jumper with a reindeer and hearts on it. Visiting one of my favourite places where Lindow Man was found in 1984!
I thought about digging to find new artefacts but I didn’t want to get my jumper dirty so I stood around in the sun instead!
Bye for now, Sidney 🐾

I was practising for the cold winter nights soon to be upon us. Roaring fire, blanket and new Christmas jumper. That’s m...
28/11/2022

I was practising for the cold winter nights soon to be upon us. Roaring fire, blanket and new Christmas jumper. That’s me nice and warm ❤️
Sidney 🐾

Stroller free today! Yumove easing my pain!
27/11/2022

Stroller free today! Yumove easing my pain!

So today was cold and wet and I learned to make the most of things! Mum talked me into having a walk and I was so glad I...
23/11/2022

So today was cold and wet and I learned to make the most of things! Mum talked me into having a walk and I was so glad I did 🙂
It was chilly and fresh so I felt energised.
I saw some of my good friends Ollie and Louis - socialising helped me to feel connected.
I saw a lady who I smiled at and she scowled harshly! I initially thought she was being mean and rude ignoring me. Mum pointed out we’re all living in our little bubbles and she might not have actually seen me. She could be having a bad day and I should feel sad for her as it looked like she had a lot on her mind.
All in all, I had a great walk! I’m pretty tired and might need my buggy tomorrow but it’s one day at a time for me and I’m making the most of each day.
Love you all, Sidney 🐾

08/11/2022

This is my addiction… the lure of sweet grass versus the pull of chick chick… which to choose, it’s so difficult. Mum is so patient with me.
Sidney 🐾

So today, we saw some beautiful things near to where I live. We even climbed through the branches of a fallen tree with ...
07/11/2022

So today, we saw some beautiful things near to where I live. We even climbed through the branches of a fallen tree with my buggy.
The message mum pointed out was that it’s good to take on a challenge.
It’s also good to help with local initiatives - we added some Michael Morpurgo books to the local little library.
We stopped and stared at the stunning wooden sculpture of a fox.
All these things a few mins from home and they were all free!
Go and do something rewarding and fun near to where you live and set yourself a fun challenge.
Bye for now, Sidney 🐾

06/11/2022

Here’s a video of mum’s orb, taken in error, mum thought why is it videoing? Also she couldn’t see the orb with her naked eye…

So…. My mum has taken some beautiful autumnal photos and has seen a bright green orb in some of them. Is it simply dust,...
06/11/2022

So…. My mum has taken some beautiful autumnal photos and has seen a bright green orb in some of them. Is it simply dust, the angle of the light or could it be a more spiritual being?
Judge for yourself… just to add, they’re on different days, in different locations and one was on my dad’s phone when mum was sat alongside him.
What do you believe it to be?

What a lovely stroll tonight. I met Lily the Westie who also has tummy problems and is only 5. Her mum also said she doe...
29/10/2022

What a lovely stroll tonight. I met Lily the Westie who also has tummy problems and is only 5. Her mum also said she doesn’t have much energy to walk so I felt like there was someone who understands me!
Walking is so good. I’d tried earlier but it didn’t feel good. Using my stroller tonight allowed me to explore places I haven’t visited recently.
Look at the beautiful sunset, the gorgeous blue sky and me having a sneaky sniff - it’s just like a human reading their newspaper.
A lovely bimble all round and mum enjoyed it too - my stroller means she gets to see the places we used to love to walk to together.

So, what helps me to cope with my declining health? As a mature dog, some people we encounter seem to assume I’m pampere...
28/10/2022

So, what helps me to cope with my declining health?
As a mature dog, some people we encounter seem to assume I’m pampered. I have to wear my jumper when it’s cold and my mum pops me in my stroller when I’m tired.
I see the knowing glances from the people who get my situation but I also see the way some people look judgemental towards my mum.
I’ve heard the term ‘ableism’ and didn’t know what it means until now.
I’m not particularly grey and I look quite youthful and I’m not quite 10 yet. So… I should be full of life and sadly I’m not. My appearance doesn’t show my many years of food intolerance, my bout of pneumonia at 1 that nearly killed me and my major surgery at 8 that kept me alive. I feel very lucky to be alive but my body knows what it’s been through and I’m on a permanent go slow 🐌.
So I have 2 choices - to feel sorry for myself or to work with my mum and adapt. I’ve chosen the latter so I can lead my fullest life.
Luckily my mum is a therapist and doesn’t care about some silly comments or looks some people make. She puts me first.
I cannot run - I develop a limp pretty quickly, I can however walk and get excited. Sometimes I can sit in my buggy and stick my head out smelling the beautiful scents. I also bimble along sniffing plants and bushes and eating the odd clump of grass or two (or ten!).
I can say hello to doggie friends and squeal when I see a cat. I can say hello to everyone I meet or lie down 50m away from an approaching dog - I’m no threat honest!
You see, I focus on what I can do and not what I’ve lost so why do people judge so harshly. I don’t just need a good walk. My jumper is because I shiver without it unless it’s warm, probably because of my arthritis or whatever causes me to be so slow.
I don’t need ableist attitudes - I simply need understanding, love and support and to be accepted for who I am and not who some people think I should be.
Wow, me and mum have had a good chat about it and we’re happy the way we are.
Here are some beautiful photos of a couple of recent walks near home. I hope you like them. Feel free to share my posts.
Thank you
Sidney 🐾

19/10/2022

My favourite time running around nanny’s garden in the snow. I dream of those times with a big smile 😀

Good morning everyone on this chilly morning - I hope you have a good day.Here’s my impression of a tortoise!Mum has bou...
19/10/2022

Good morning everyone on this chilly morning - I hope you have a good day.
Here’s my impression of a tortoise!
Mum has bought me some new fluffy blankets to keep me warm as we’re not having the heating on as much because of the cost 🥴
Here’s a picture of me going into the kitchen for breakfast carrying my bed on my back.

I can’t believe what a difference my stroller has made. I was feeling low at my lack of energy and sore legs. Now my mum...
18/10/2022

I can’t believe what a difference my stroller has made. I was feeling low at my lack of energy and sore legs. Now my mum can take me to some of our favourite places and I can meet more doggie friends and smell new scents!
I’ve learned that adapting to new ways of being has opened up fresh opportunities for me and mum. Before my stroller, short walks were becoming boring, now we’re both getting longer walks and experiencing new experiences - win, win 🤗
Here are my pictures of our visit to the local nature reserve - breathtaking beautiful views - and breathe….

Hello all, my name is Sidney and I’m now a more mature little man 🙂. I’m going to be posting little stories of my exploi...
18/10/2022

Hello all, my name is Sidney and I’m now a more mature little man 🙂. I’m going to be posting little stories of my exploits in my stroller accompanied by some beautiful pictures along the way.
My stories are there to inspire others to notice the day to day interactions that can sometimes pass you by but which, when you stop for a moment, can really enhance your day.
There’s a lot of life in this old dog yet, woof woof🐾
Here’s a beautiful sunset just from last night!

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This is my addiction… the lure of sweet grass versus the pull of chick chick… which to choose, it’s so difficult. Mum is so patient with me. Sidney 🐾

Here’s a video of mum’s orb, taken in error, mum thought why is it videoing? Also she couldn’t see the orb with her naked eye…

My favourite time running around nanny’s garden in the snow. I dream of those times with a big smile 😀

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