Having grown up with a natural love of all animals, Laura always wanted to work with them to fulfil her passion. In recent years, she worked with street dogs in South America – from rescuing, fostering to rehoming the numerous dogs out there. She also worked as dog walker in Australia and as a volunteer for the RSPCA in London. Working part time as a nanny, she knew she wanted to do something more fulfilling with animals and so set up Pet Sitting Finchley in 2016.
The company strive to help all aspects of animal care and work hard to accommodate all sorts of requests. Laura is trained and confident to help with medical care too, pilling and administering injections – in particular to diabetic cats. She has also completed various courses from Pet First Aid to Working with Fearful & Reactive Dogs.
The demand for their services grew quickly and so required Laura to grow a small team of experienced and qualified animal lovers to help. Laura runs and manages the business, plus the services of dog walks, house sits and pet visits too.
The Team
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Hannah V
Hannah joined the team in summer 2021 with her expertise of management and also animal care. She has rescued and trained her own dogs plus volunteered for 2 years at an animal welfare centre with dogs, cats, pigs, donkeys, etc – she has a wealth of knowledge of the animal world.
Lucy
Lucy joined us back in Jan 2021 as a college graduate with experience in the welfare and husbandry of a wide range of animal species. During her time at Capel Manor College, Lucy gained academic qualifications alongside developing her practical skills. Lucy also worked for Zoolab, the UK’s No.1 ethical handling company, working independently with customers of all ages and was solely responsible for the care of upwards of 20 exotic animals.
Emma
Emma joined the team back in April 2021 bringing with her, her vast experience of all animal care. She has completed her Diploma of Higher Education in Animal Management, has completed conservation work in South Africa, had work placements in various vets and also previously volunteered as an Animal Care Assistant at a nearby Welfare Rescue Centre!
Hannah J
Hannah came onboard back in summer 2021 and joins the team after gaining experience with a variety of breeds whilst working at a dog day care centre and also caring for animals in her own time. Our dogs adore her and her happy, friendly approach to training and behaviour work.
Dannie
Dannie has had many, many years experience and with a variety of all animals! A complete animal lover who has had numerous years experience as a house sitter for all kinds of pets. The dogs simply adore her! She joined the team in early 2019 and helps with dog walking, house sitting and pet visits.
Choosing the right vehicles to safely transport all the lovely dogs around wasn’t an easy decision!
We have chosen MPV’s as they are akin to travelling in a car, with lots of room and windows to see out of. We chose not to brand the vehicles as this becomes a target for thieves.
The vehicles are not fitted with crates or cages as not all dogs are comfortable with these and can become a potential hazard should we unfortunately be involved in a collision.
Instead, seat belts and restraints are attached to the dogs to allow them a little bit of wriggle room, but not so much that they cause chaos! This is inline with UK laws.