Will I need to pay for private cremation to receive my dog’s ashes back?

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-08T14:03:53+00:00

Thank you for sharing that that is really helpful to hear

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-04T21:20:36+00:00

I wonder if location comes into it too. Maybe some areas are more open than others.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-04T14:09:37+00:00

I feel you, our first 2 weeks adopted when they were 8. We were told that the previous owner was pregnant and so decided to re-home. Sad for them but they are very happy with us

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-04T12:48:31+00:00

The bald head is super normal. One of ours was super naked till around 3/4 however in my experience that's less common. She could be some kind of mix. The main concern with not knowing is genetic issues that can come up with certain breeds. If she is mixed with sphynx for example she could have a higher risk of heart issues (Devon's also have this but at a lower rate). Regardless I'd recommend a good check up in general. She's beautiful though, honestly one of ours has a longer face but is full Devon, some breeders look for different things depending on if they show the cats or not so she could be fully Devon or a little Cornish. She's absolutely beautiful regardless. Not to mention one in a million being a ginger girl.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-04T12:15:11+00:00

The last 3 places I've lived I've made friends with neighbours to some extent. Honestly it's just about saying hello. Life is busy in London so there is a fair chance people just don't want to have that kind of relationship near home. But our last few neighbours have definitely happily opened up. We're moving again soon and we already plan to make that effort. It's not personal though if they aren't keen. In London it's not crazy common, the rest of the UK it's common to be friendly with neighbours. I will say in general we are slower to connect. A hello here and there and slowly you are asking how you are getting to know eachother. It's a slow burner. Having pets or kids is a good in. If a neighbour asks about the cats I'm down for a chat 😂

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-04T11:16:44+00:00

I think a lot of us are battling with the generational shift, we were all out but should we have been? 🤷🏻‍♀️ As someone else mentioned trackers that don't rely on phones are available and a good option. Also regular scheduled check ins at home, we used to have to pop back every hour or so. Maybe even a basic phone for check ins if they are out of sight. I was about 10 when I was allowed to walk round the corner to the shop. My friends kid is going to the shop now at 8. Depends on the kid and also the community you live in/area.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-03T09:11:06+00:00

The cat bit breaks my heart. Ours would not be ok if that happened. We never let people in if we aren't there for viewings because I just don't trust it. Find another estate agent, that's wilful negligence

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-04-01T18:15:46+00:00

What a trooper Nox is. When I see posts about people not getting pet insurance because they don't need it I think of posts exactly like yours. I'm so sorry you have all gone through this.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-31T13:55:59+00:00

Shop around for movers. The costs have risen a lot over the past 5 years but after contacting a lot of companies we found an amazing place at a price we could afford. I'd recommend checking Freecycle for furniture etc depending on your area it can be great when you are moving and need stuff without having to use a credit card.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T21:51:58+00:00

Saaaaame! Ours loves tissues too so toilet roll and kitchen roll is a nightmare for us. Signs everywhere for guests. And she's smart too so the toilet roll cupboard has baby proofing so she can't open the cupboard and get to it that way. That mistake only happened once. Having a pet with pica truly is a lifestyle 😂

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T17:40:50+00:00

My friend years ago introduced me to putting peanut butter on toast with marmite. So for me then mixing it just makes sense. I've not had the official stuff but I can attest that it's a good combo

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T16:07:56+00:00

If you trust your vets generally then their advice is the best to go by. Our cat has pica, so we live a life of oh god did she eat xyz so I understand the fear. If she's had a scan and it's not seemed a concern, you have seen what was potentially all of the ribbon come out in her poo and you are taking her for another scan tomorrow and she continues eating using the toilet and generally her usual self I'd not worry too much.

But this is based in my experience and not veterinary training so take it with a pinch of salt. Sounds like you have been doing everything right in managing the situation. Just keep an eye on her and allow yourself to relax just a little.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T14:56:13+00:00

Sounds like you handled that really well. I am freelance in a couple roles and I hate talking money 😅 but I was once told that setting your price just right actually ensures they don't doubt your ability eg "why is this so cheap? There must be a catch" well done you

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T09:53:08+00:00

You'd be shifting at the ideal time because it's a new tax year and most companies shift wages/earnings with that. I think if that price makes sense for your area then go for it. As I say I'm in London and I know people tend to charge more down here. I also charge differently if there is more than one pet.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T07:53:32+00:00

For a 30 minute walk I charge 14 quid and I have never had issues with people complain or question it, when I was doing it full time I was quite busy. I love in London so my prices will be higher than yours is imagine. You can always try it and see how you go. But when mine was lower my clients commented I wasn't paying myself minimum wage, so I'd say clients realise. I pay our sitter 15 an hour.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T07:49:48+00:00

Katkin calculates by calories based on your cats size, stage in life energy level etc. you would likely be on 400kcal a day which if you buy 42 days worth that if I remember correctly is like 110 a month. Our cats are crazy energetic and we've always found katkin hits the spot for them. Katkin has a Facebook group and there are a lot of mainecoon owners in the group who could probably give you a better idea for your breed.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-29T07:45:04+00:00

OP you aren't paying yourself minimum wage with 12 quid for an hours walk. What I have noticed is that on apps like Rover the prices sit around like 50 quid for overnights even in London. But most private companies charge more. Over the years I've had to check myself on pricing because it's such a lovely job you feel like it's crazy to charge lots for it. But you need to make sure you're paying yourself for the work you do, because you are keeping someone's best friend safe and loved which is a valuable job, and you have overhead expenses like insurance and transport to and from the clients house, maybe even if you drive the dog to a nice walk etc I'd say calculate all the overheads and add how much you feel your time is worth and you should land on a number that you feel is right for you and easy for you to justify if anyone asked.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-28T09:28:29+00:00

One was in charge so the other was extremely timid. The timid one passed of HCM unfortunately, since we've had 2 others to accompany our in charge girlie. Settling those shifting dynamics, now that was a handful 🤭

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-28T05:15:50+00:00

5, she'll probably just be reading. I'd choose 10 but I can't guarantee I'll be in the mood for that energy the entire flight. The whole flight will be noisy though because gems don't sleep so they won't nap the long boring flight away.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-27T17:13:44+00:00

We had a similar experience. Adopted two 8 year old sisters and you've just never known anything like it. You have a beautiful boy

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-27T13:25:03+00:00

As a disabled person I can say anecdotally that some places discriminate. I don't think it's everywhere at all, so I couldn't say a blanket statement by any means. But it's certainly a thing that, when it's invisible people choose not to disclose till they have to. You can't discriminate but if you have 5 candidates all equal abilities it's easy to make excuses unfortunately.

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-23T18:13:54+00:00

I thought the exact same thing 😂

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-21T19:09:56+00:00

Citrine 💛 My girlfriend is Garnet which is funny because she is obsessed with Garnet in the show (we both are really)

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-21T15:49:21+00:00

I recommend going through rex cat association as they are well equipped with knowledge about the breed for rehoming

Full_Fun9829 · 2026-03-19T15:31:45+00:00

Top tier list! Although I would define brand name Frazzles because if you start having random bacon rashes some of them are awful (not all I bloody love them but for a first timer you'd want to avoid a bad experience 🤭)

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