Cora’s Claws

18/11/2024

Fully booked for Christmas boarding 🎅

I do have some availability for cat/small animal sitting but this year I will not be working Christmas Day.

My diary is filling up fast for nail clips and other grooming appointments so if you would like booked in before the new year please message ASAP.

I will be closing my diary in the next week or two

23/10/2024

**BUSINESS UPDATE, ALL CLIENTS PLEASE READ**

I am back doing nail clips and grooms.
However I’m not as flexible and Olivia may need to come with me occasionally, I will always let clients know.

On the other hand I have been looking at my prices. Something that I hate doing and haven’t done in a long time but unfortunately my prices have to increase.
My prices will still be fair but my insurance has went up this year and petrol is still high.

So going forward for nail clips it will be a standard £10 for any pet then an additional £5 per pet within the same appointment.

I hope people understand my reasons for doing this but my time is now more precious than ever ❤️

( all appointments already booked will be honoured with my old pricing)

20/10/2024

Mallow enjoying her holidays and herbs 🐰

04/10/2024

Reptiles 🦎

You guys all know that I am animal daft. But did you know I also keep reptiles too?

Depending on size of viv’s I can offer home boarding and also pet sitting for our scaley pets too!

Here a photo of Ethel my crested gecko 🦎

28/09/2024

I am now fully booked for boarding over the October holidays

22/09/2024

HOME BOARDING UPDATE

My animal room in my new house is now up and running.
I can now take bookings for any small furry boarding requirements.

This is just the first step for me coming back to work so watch this space.

I am hoping to resume all pet sitting duties by the start of October and then slowly booking in nail clips and grooms

15/09/2024

The news everyone has been waiting for…

Baby Olivia Mary Elizabeth Clark born yesterday at 20:24 weighing 8lbs 3oz and 54cm in length 🩷

02/09/2024

I am now officially on maternity leave 🤰🏼

I would like to thank every single client that has wished me well and for the gifts and extra pennies for baby.

I will still respond to messages here and there when I can and will up date everyone when I am able too.

But for now, I’m going to put my feet up and enjoy my new house and wait patiently for baby girls arrival 🩷

02/08/2024

UPDATE

My diary for this month is nearly full already. If you haven’t already and are looking for an appointment this month please message me ASAP.

From Friday the 9th of August I will be closing my diary and taking no bookings. I will work up until the end of the month but only for my bookings I have in the diary already

18/07/2024

Just a post to say I am still working. I have had a few client ask when I am reopening.

I am just currently booking a few weeks in advance so the earlier you book your appointment the better.

My current plans is that I will work up until the 31st of August.

I then plan to take the full of September off and possibly into October. I am moving house at the end of September too so coming back to work will depend on the move and baby.

15/07/2024

NOW TAKEN

** Appointment**

I have a free appointment on Saturday at 10.15am. Dunbar area only

29/06/2024

28/06/2024

My lovely flat is still on the market

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25/06/2024

Remember, if it’s too hot for your hands or your bare feet, then it’s too hot for their paw pads! ⚠️

If you’re unsure whether it’s okay to let your pet go for a walk on pavements, a simple way to test the temperature is by holding your bare skin on the tarmac for five seconds ⏱️

If you find it painful, then your pet will find it painful to walk on!

To protect your pet, it’s best to avoid walks during the hottest part of the day, which is usually between 8am and 6pm. If you can't safely exercise your dog, missing a day won't hurt.

[Visual description: A close-up picture of a dog’s paw pad which looks very red and sore after being burnt from walking on a hot pavement.]

24/06/2024

JUST A REMINDER, TO ALL DOG OWNERS.

⚠️🚙⚠️ Despite the warnings, hundreds of dogs in the UK die every year after being left in a hot car. Someone you know may need to read this very important message. ⚠️🚙⚠️

SIX MINUTES is all it takes for a dog to overheat in a hot car.

Your dog could suffer serious injury or die in a matter of minutes if left alone in a car.

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can double within 12 minutes.

• At least 75% of the temperature increase in a closed vehicle occurs within 5 minutes of closing the vehicle, and at least 89% of the temperature increase occurs within 15 minutes of closing the vehicle.

• Temperatures exceeding 104˚ F can lead to death or serious injury for the occupants.

• Temperatures in a closed vehicle sitting in the hot sun can reach 160˚F and above. An animal will suffer immeasurably and may die before the temperature reaches 150˚F.

• Even when parked in the shade, the vehicle temperatures can exceed 104˚C.

• Leaving windows down more than 2 inches on an unattended vehicle will not prevent a car from reaching extreme temperatures.

• Even if the animal is revived, they can die due to severe internal organ damage.

Your dog trusts you to have their best interest at heart ALWAYS.
Please don’t risk their safety.

If you are not taking your dog inside your destination with you, PLEASE leave them at home where they are comfortable and safe.

19/06/2024

Just a little reminder to client's...

I am still working full time at vets and do my business on the side. This meaning I sometimes work 7 days a week without taking time for myself.

I am currently 7 months pregnant and struggling when clients message for the same week/ day/ few days in advance appointment's.

I love what I do and don't want to give up but it is now reaching the point that I am stressed with it and the only way going forward would be to close my business.

03/06/2024

Just a little life update

As all my clients know I’m due my baby girl in September.
Time is going so fast and I can’t believe I have just over 14 weeks until her due date!

I am planning on working hopefully right up until the start of September.
There is however a few changes I have made to my business since being pregnant

🤰🏼 I am currently not accepting new clients
🤰🏼 I am doing less clients in one day, so booking an appointment may be longer to slot in than before
🤰🏼 I am also asking clients to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If anything is to change with my pregnancy or my health business will stop with immediate effect but I will let clients know.
Thankfully things have been going smoothly and I can still do everything I could do before being pregnant and that includes playing my bagpipes 😅