Is anyone else being driven mad by the constant stream of little things that need replacing in their business? 😩 It honestly feels like every single day something else is broken, missing, worn out or needs topping up: 🧽 another sponge 🧺 more towels 🧼 cleaning bits 🛠️ something snaps or stops working 🌀 washing machine issues 🪣 squeegees, mops, cloths… again Individually they’re tiny costs. But when it’s happening daily, it’s exhausting financially and mentally. It’s not even the money half the time… it’s the relentlessness of it. Like you can’t get ahead because there’s always one more thing to repair, replace or reorder. Running a business really is just: “What’s broken today?” 😂 How do you guys manage this without losing your mind? Do you budget for it properly or just absorb it as part of the chaos?

Before you laugh — read this 👀 A dad of four in the UK spotted a trend blowing up in the US and decided to actually do something about it. He launched a dog waste removal service charging: - £30 first visit - £15 per week after that With 35 regular clients, working just 12 hours across 2 days a week, he’s pulling in around: 💷 £2,000 a month ⏱️ Nearly £44 per hour Most of his clients? ➡️ Elderly ➡️ Disabled ➡️ People who physically can’t manage garden clean-ups So this isn’t just “easy money”… it’s a problem-solving service. He’s even added grass cutting + disinfecting for extra income — stacking services for the same clients 🔁 💡 The real lesson here: You don’t need a fancy idea. You need: - A real problem - A clear audience - A simple service - Consistent customers This beats a 10-hour construction shift… and it started as a side hustle 😯 👇 Question for you: What boring, overlooked problem could you turn into reliable monthly income?

Hey DigiDoggers 👋 How’s the new year feeling so far? If working full-time with animals is your goal this year, now is the time to stop THINKING about it and start BUILDING it 🐾 Whether you: - Have an idea but no plan - Have started but feel stuck - Are growing and need help managing it all You don’t have to figure it out alone. Comment below and tell me where you’re at — I’ll point you in the right direction 💛

This week, a deeply upsetting case has hit the news — and it’s one that every pet owner and pet professional needs to pay attention to. A dog sitter, Owen Dempsey, was jailed after violently assaulting a grieving dog owner who had just been handed their dead pet… in a plastic bag. The sitter had advertised his services on Facebook. No professional checks. No licensing. No safeguarding. The dog’s owners were abroad when they received a FaceTime call telling them their 3-year-old French Bulldog had died. They flew home early in shock and grief, only to be handed their dog’s body — which was allegedly not frozen and already decomposing. When the owners questioned what had happened, the situation escalated into violence. The sitter has since: - Been jailed for 16 weeks - Been convicted of assault - Admitted breaching a community order for operating as an unlicensed dog boarder - Been described by probation as showing no remorse or willingness to change This case was heard at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court. ⚠️ Why This Matters (Especially for This Community) This isn’t about fear-mongering. It’s about standards, accountability, and professionalism. Too often we see: - “Dog sitter available” Facebook posts - No insurance - No licensing - No training - No oversight - No understanding of canine health, stress, or emergency protocols And when things go wrong? Owners are left devastated — and dogs pay the price. ✅ What Responsible Pet Care SHOULD Look Like Whether you’re a pet owner or a professional, these are non-negotiables: ✔️ Licensed where required ✔️ Fully insured ✔️ Clear emergency procedures ✔️ Transparent communication ✔️ Proper storage and handling in the event of a death ✔️ Emotional intelligence and professionalism in high-stress situations ✔️ A track record you can verify — not just a Facebook post 🐾 A Final Thought Loving dogs is not enough. Good intentions are not enough.