Paws and Claws Pet Care Service

07/07/2022

Ok this is a status update I was hoping I wouldn't need to write so please read.....

With regards to my hand, it is still sore and stiff but it continues to improve, the hospital have said another 3 to 6 months recovery then hopefully all will be well.

HOWEVER, I started to feel very unwell late last week and I spent Friday and Saturday in the hospital seeing doctors and having tests. I have developed a huge blood clot in my femoral artery. The short story is, I cannot work for between 3 and 6 months whilst I recover 😢

In view of the above, rather than completely close my business, I have decided to suspend things for the next 6 months. All bookings for the rest of the year will need to be cancelled and I cannot take on any new clients. Once January 2023 comes around, I will hopefully begin trading again. I am so sorry to let people down, and I thank you all for your business so far. I am grateful for the support I've received and I really hope I can work with you all again once this year is over.

Karen 💕

27/06/2022

Apologies for not updating for a while, there really hasn't been much to update. I have been attending the hand therapy department at Lister Hospital approximately every two weeks since the wire was removed from my hand. The therapy has been intensive and very uncomfortable. I have an appointment on Wednesday at Lister with my surgeon so hopefully I'll have a better idea of the long term recovery process from this nasty injury. Thank you for all your support whilst I've been out of action ❤️

17/06/2022

Don't walk your dogs in this heat ❤️

28/05/2022

Just a quick update. I am still attending specialist hand therapy appointments every two weeks, I am wearing the splint when I go out to avoid knocking my hand. I am still in some discomfort and there is swelling and internal bruising and obviously, it is weak, so I am being careful not to overdo things. The therapists assure me that all this is normal for an injury as serious as this one was. I see the surgeons at the end of June and will be able to give a more accurate timeframe then hopefully ❤️

19/05/2022

I've just spent a couple of days with my little cat friend, Bert. All was well until he brought me a massive wood pigeon 😲 I panicked slightly at how on earth I was going to pick it up with one hand - luckily it flew off lol Thanks Bert, he obviously thinks that I'm a terrible cat and I need looking after 🤣

22/04/2022

UPDATE. The wire is out of my hand 👍 so that's the good news. The bad news is that because the injury was so severe, I am not going to be healed for a few weeks yet. In view of this I am going to have to cancel all dog related bookings for both May and June. Any cat care can go ahead as planned. I am so sorry to let you all down, you've all been so understanding ❤️

09/04/2022

An update for you all. My hand is in a new lighter cast now, the wire should come out in about two weeks. Until that happens, I can't really update anymore. Once I've seen the hand specialists at Lister then I'll know more ❤️ I have good movement in my fingers and the pain isn't too bad so that's a bonus lol

27/03/2022

I will be messaging you individually if I haven't done so already, but unfortunately I need to cancel all of April's bookings. I am so sorry but I am unable to give your pets and your homes appropriate care until the wires are removed from my hand 😥 Please accept my apologies once again x

26/03/2022

Screenshotted from my personal profile so I didn't have to type it twice 😂

23/03/2022

UPDATE. I am going in to hospital on friday to have my hand operated on, I don't know much more yet other than it will probably be wired. They may decide to plate it instead but they won't decide until the day. Unfortunately, after taking new xrays yesterday, the fracture is not stable. So once I've had the surgery, I'll update you all more ❤

17/03/2022

Lovely clients ❤ I have hit a small snag. On monday I had an accident and broke my hand 🙈 In my usual style, it is not a straight forward break and requires surgery. I am seeing the consultant on Tuesday so that he/she can decide how best to proceed. I will post an update then once I know more. Luckily it won't affect housesitting, or pet sitting at all the only issue I will have will be with dog walking for a while. I'll keep you updated thank you for your understanding 😘

13/03/2022

I had the pleasure of sitting with this little fella overnight last night. He might be small but he easily took up more than half the bed 😂 He really is a sweetie, absolutely covered me in kisses ❤

11/03/2022

I got here about half an hour ago. Its started pouring with rain, he doesn't want to go out so its cuddle time ❤ I think hes missed me!

10/03/2022

So the next few days will be a dog fest 🥰 Tomorrow I'm with my giant dog friend, then Saturday I'm with my small dog friend, then Sunday I'm back with my giant dog friend, then I have a cat friend a few days later. Phew ❤ Busy busy lol

09/03/2022

Well I'm home from sitting with Bert the Flirt, hes always a pleasure, such a drama llama 😂 But no rest for me, I'm off working again from Friday 😳😂

07/03/2022

Action shot! 😂

05/03/2022

Back sitting with Bert for a few days. He is as majestic as ever, obviously 😂

01/03/2022

I made a lovely new dog friend today AND a cat friend 🥰

27/02/2022

I sat with this little guy for a few hours yesterday. Hes such a cheeky dog 😂 He covered me in the contents of his toy box, tried to make me play with a ball indoors (not allowed) then smothered me in kisses ❤

24/02/2022

BOOKINGS! I have a small amount of availability for the middle of July and the same for August. I'm talking a few days, not weeks lol other than that I am booked until mid October. I am taking bookings for next year too so contact me asap 🥰

23/02/2022

23/02/2022

I've already taken my first booking for next year 😳 I do have a 5 year desk diary, so if you want to book for next year (or the year after 😂) please drop me a message lol

19/02/2022

Just finished a few days sitting with this chap! We've had lots of walks, cuddles on the sofa and spooning in bed 😂 Such a gorgeous, growly, big teddy bear ❤

18/02/2022

Today is my last full day with my giant dog friend. I just hope his mum and dad have a decent flight home tomorrow 🙈 Hopefully this storm will blow over in a couple of hours, its wreaking havoc out there 😳

17/02/2022

If the weather is super bad, skip the dog walking altogether. One day without walks won't hurt.

17/02/2022

Dog walked, medicated and fed earlier this morning. Bins retrieved too 😂 Be careful out there people, storm is going to be bad tonight/tomorrow! And remember, check your garden fences regularly in this weather 👍

16/02/2022

Ooooh bin day again 😂 The joys of housesitting - I've watched the neighbours, they're early round here! Bin placement completed lol

14/02/2022

My valentine 🥰😂

13/02/2022

Wow that's some storm raging out there! My dog friend has had his dinner and his medication and is snoring on the sofa. He was walked this morning and has rejected the idea of an evening walk today 😂 Sensible boy lol

13/02/2022

I'm dog sitting so today I am wearing dog leggings! 😂