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If he was buried in the garden, would it be possible for the new dog to dig up his corpse if the hole wasn't deep enough or would the body have decomposed by now?
 
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I remember her posting about Joni the rabbit. Lorry is fantastic.

Or wee lorry aka taxi

Taxi for Monroe!!! One way ! Yer teas oot as we say up here

Absolutely she posted all these photos for attention. Never in my life have I taken a selfie of me and my cats. Never. Having animals gets her attention
 
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so true.
also, the only time any of my rabbits has jumped into my arms has been when we’re at the vets and they’re terrified, so trying to climb up me was the only way to escape of the vet table. Just saying. “oh Dash just ran and jumped on his back for a baby cuddle”. No he didn’t. He’s terrified and you have no idea what you’re doing. I avoid picking mine up unless it’s essential because they hate it and think they’re going to be eaten. But because I’m a nice pet owner, they’ll come and sit nearby or come up for a fuss. No rabbit is wanting to be held like a baby for affectionate reasons.



not like a cool The Craft witch, more like a honking swamp hag
You said it perfectly ❤
I've owned and worked with a lot of different rabbits over the last 23 years. They all have a different character and temperament. As a species, they do not enjoy being handled or cuddled. Their preference is not to be picked up at all. They like head rubs and gentle ear strokes. Everything has to be done on their terms. Every so often there will be a rabbit that is incredibly loving and affectionate, those rabbits will hop into my arms, lick me and follow me everywhere. But for every one super friendly bunny, there are 10 largely indifferent ones. They require a lot of patience, nuance and specialised care. Jack holding Dash like that was Jack doing it for a performance. It's sickening. Animals are not toys and no amount of pets will fix a person either.
 
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I don't really like babies. I really didn't enjoy the baby stage with my own child. I love toddlers though! I've often wondered what this says about me as a mother.
I think it's quite normal to prefer different stages. I know a few mums who found the baby stage amazing an magical, but just as many who found it incredibly difficult or even boring.
 
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And there was Harriet and whatever centrist name the other cat had who got "rehomed". The cats she said she'd never had because she didn't have them at that particular moment.
 
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If he was buried in the garden, would it be possible for the new dog to dig up his corpse if the hole wasn't deep enough or would the body have decomposed by now?
I always bury my bunnies. Because I use the same plot I do find bones occasionally. The tissue and fur breaks down very quickly. The bones take up to 5 years or slightly more. Foxes and cats are the main animals who will dig up a fresh corpse but putting a slab or heavy bricks on the grave will prevent that. If Dash has been buried for at least a year then there will no longer be a smell to attract anything. Its still possible for puppy to uncover bones however. That being said if Dash escaped or was taken by a fox then there may not be a grave. I doubt Jack would pay for a cremation.

And there was Harriet and whatever centrist name the other cat had who got "rehomed". The cats she said she'd never had because she didn't have them at that particular moment.
Millie for Milleband
 
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that babies can be really stressful for what essentially is a hungry potato for the first few months? But toddlers have cute little voices and chubby hands and can start to tell you what they want instead of just crying 😂

don’t get me wrong I love every stage but genuinely can see why people would not enjoy infancy much!
Hungry potato has me howling. Tiny Miss V was not a looker when an infant it describes her perfectly. (She’s gorgeous now obvs)
 
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I think it's quite normal to prefer different stages. I know a few mums who found the baby stage amazing an magical, but just as many who found it incredibly difficult or even boring.
I quite like the stage I am now - 27 and 25 and both moved out 😂 (jk - love them both dearly but was never one of life's natural mothers).
The thing is with pets is you never know how things will pan out. I have 2 cats - one was diagnosed with diabetes in February so we have to do 12 hourly insulin jabs and weekend lie-ins and impromptu nights away leaving a couple of full bowls of food and water are a thing of the past. But I love her so we muddle through! Hate to think how Jack would cope with an animal with a chronic illness.
 
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I think it's quite normal to prefer different stages. I know a few mums who found the baby stage amazing an magical, but just as many who found it incredibly difficult or even boring.
I have happy memories of my son screaming 'Nooooooooo' at me for one of the first times 😂. And I thought 'this is more like it!'
 
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that babies can be really stressful for what essentially is a hungry potato for the first few months? But toddlers have cute little voices and chubby hands and can start to tell you what they want instead of just crying 😂

don’t get me wrong I love every stage but genuinely can see why people would not enjoy infancy much!
Lol at hungry potato.
 
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Grunking so no doubt she's committed another atrocity since, but I gave my cats a shout before I headed to the pub, my little tuxedo twit came running over so i sat on the kerb watching her roll in dirt like the adorable idiot she is and my arse was burning within 30 seconds even through jeans. If she's carting Content around in this weather she needs telt.
 
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So creepy. My partner really wants to get a second cat but our current one is sooo happy and a complete lone ranger, I would feel too guilty making her life more stressful just for the thrill of getting another pet. Her reaction is so bizarre and unsettling.
We had a second cat for 5 years. A rescue who sadly had to be PTS because of a horrible sarcoma. Fluffbum (not his real name) tolerated the sweet wee tabby for those 5 years. But now he's getting on a bit at approximately 13 we would not put him through the stress of another cat living in our home. Much as the boys and I would love some kittens or another rescue cat. And I've spoke to my boys about why we can't have other cats just now. A pet is a commitment. From you to them. They owe you nothing. You owe them unconditional love, care and compassion. Poor Cooper
 
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If he was buried in the garden, would it be possible for the new dog to dig up his corpse if the hole wasn't deep enough or would the body have decomposed by now?
Possibly, plus if she actually buried Dash in the garden (sorry, I'm on default skeptic mode by now), she could be in trouble. You can't bury pets in the garden unless you own the land.

I'm really hoping Jack's landlady follows her on Twitter.
 
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Definite parallels between buying a house for £x with never a thought to the ongoing expected and unexpected costs, and buying a luxury dog for £x with never a thought to the ongoing expected and unexpected costs.

Now apply the same logic to basic maintenance/care needs, and the consequence of ignoring these.
 
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