Not surprised that post was deleted, quite thought provoking. I have a cat and don't get a 'small fortune' in fact he wasn't even included as i was never asked did i have pets so pay out of my household budget!!
Om shanti, namesté, good luck to all who are embarking on the IVA journey, it isn't always an easy one but the outcome is the best.
IVA COMPLETED August 2012, received Completion certificate 18.4.13.
I have two cats and also don't get a small fortune. I know that it is a personal choice to have animals but it is still an expenditure that is genuine.
We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars - Oscar Wilde. My blog: http://car1e.blogs.iva.co.uk/
We got our cat after the IVA was set up and his costs are not included ... as it was my choice to get him while in the IVA, I thought it would be a bit of a cheek to ask my creditors to pay for him as an addition.
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
We have three dogs, the third one joined us after the IVA was agreed so we don't claim for her, just the other two. Then again, she is a Jack Russell so doesn't eat a lot!!!
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I felt it had to be mentioned though!! My pet allowance goes no-where - luckily when the goats come out into the paddock there's loads of free food for them and they are not allowed back until they are full up!!![;)]
I agree, it is. He has been locked out now though so not likely to happen again.
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The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
Thanks Jan - I have no problem with freedom of speech - I'd get jealous of someone with 6 kids claiming all their allowable expenses while eating beans on toast to be able to buy goat food.
However, it could have led readers to assume they can claim for all pet expenses which would then lead to disappontment.
The sentiment was there though - I certainly agree the poster should be allowed window cleaning if they can get it approved.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica">quote:<hr height="1" noshade>Originally posted by starting over
my husband use to clean our windows, but since he has had sciatica he is no longer safe climbing a ladder - we have had a quote to have our windows cleaned and wondered if that would be included in our I&E review this year
ive been told i cant claim for my pets today as they are classed as a luxury and i have to pull the money to feed them, insure them from other allowances
