Meet the Team

Animals have always been in my life, from a youngster with cats, through my teens and latterly with cats and dogs.

For several years I also had the good fortune to work on a small holding in my spare time getting down and dirty with the pigs, scratching the cows and feeding the chickens amongst other things.

I currently have two cats, Rolo and Luna, and I recently got my fur baby, Bertie, a Chorkie; he’s full of mischief and a real character. I hated the thought of going to work and leaving him and then I was recommended Sit and Stay, who have been there for him from 4 months old.

I’ve spent my working life in offices whilst hankering for the outdoors and working with animals and have recently decided to do something about it and have been given the wonderful opportunity of changing from being a customer to joining the Sit and Stay team.

Hi my name is Sam! I have grown up with pets and animals of all kinds from cats and dogs to parrots and pigeons. Growing up there was always some new animal showing up at our house (Thanks to my crazy dad!) and a new adventure to be had. My passion for animals started from being little but it is only now I get to follow that passion on a daily basis. Your furry friends will be looked after with the utmost care and will be showered with love and fuss by myself. I currently have two furry felines of my own called Cookie and Fudge. They make me laugh every day and as any pet owner knows they make life so much more enjoyable and fun. I can't wait to meet your pet, I promise they will be in good hands

Since I was young I have always had a passion for animals big or small! When I left school, I undertook a National Diploma in Animal Care and Management at Moulton College. My career path changed slightly, and I then became a Nursery manager. However, I went back to University as a mature student after my first child was born and graduated in 2018 with a 2:1 in BSc (Honours) Applied Animal Studies.

My long-term passion is animal behaviour and training and in my spare time I am working towards gaining my membership to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and I also volunteer with a local Dog Trainer and Behaviourist helping at classes.

Our house was always full of pets and animals growing up – dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish to name just a few!! Even moving into my own house now it’s just the same - I currently own Dusty a Jack Russell x Border Terrier. Dusty is always on the lookout for a comfy sofa or a treat or two. I also own Socks, my black and white cat who adopted us when we moved in – he loves visiting all the neighbour’s houses!!!!!

I am very excited to have joined the Sit and Stay UK team and I can promise that all the animals I work with will be cared and loved like a member of my family.

I absolutely love animals, always have, and always will! Both sides of my family are very animal orientated and I have always grown up with pets. I always knew I wanted to work with animals, as what could be better than spending everyday doing what you enjoy the most!

As soon as I finished school I went to study animal management and welfare which was great fun, there were so many animals at my college ranging from rabbits to alpacas, pythons to marmosets! Whilst at college I was also a volunteer at Hula Animal Rescue and would love to play with the adorable cats and dogs there. I have also worked at Woburn Safari Park, where I was a carnivore keeper and looked after lions, tigers, bears and wolves!

As for my own animals, I have a lovely cuddly cat called Jonas and an energetic labrador called Buster. They are best friends and love each others company! As a pet owner I know how important it is to ensure your pets are in the best care and are feeling very loved. That is why I will make sure your pets get all the love, care and attention they need.

I’ve been a big animal lover all of my life. It started when I was a toddler and we got a budgerigar. I couldn’t say budgerigar and so I named him Pudgie, I was devastated when he died. We had numerous guinea pigs. I also had two gerbils, mice, hamsters and even a rat! During my A-level studies I also worked early mornings at a cattery looking after cats whilst their owners were away, I remember being there when kittens were born, a wonderful experience! We also always had fish, firstly in a tank and then in a large garden pond. My love of dogs started when we got Coffee – a beautiful, soft and gorgeous brown and white border collie. She was so chilled out all the time, such a great dog who learnt very early on that the best place to sit at dinner time was under the chair of my younger brother! These days I’m the dutiful servant of Baelish – a stubborn, intelligent, demanding and often troublesome Patterdale terrier cross.

It’s been a dream of mine to work with animals, especially dogs, I couldn’t resist this opportunity when it came up. I think dogs are the best creatures; fun, goofy, loveable and unwaveringly loyal. Rest assured I will look after your pets with the same love, care and attention as my own.

From as long as I can remember, I have always had a furry companion under my roof. To me, a house is not a home without a furry family member! I absolutely adore animals, and believe every one of deserves love and respect. My gorgeous cat Basil has the most hilarious personality and if he had it his way, would probably eat all day long! As I have got older, I have learnt more about the treatment (or mistreatment) of animals, which has led me to become very passionate about animal welfare. I have taken part in campaigns because of this.
When it comes to your gorgeous furry/not so furry animals, I will make sure all their needs are met and are show them the love and respect they deserve. Sit and Stay is the best opportunity for me to do this, and I am privileged to work with such a hardworking, caring team.

Ever since I was a baby, pets have never been too far away. Over the years I have looked after dogs as well as many other kinds of animals such as hamsters, rats, snakes, fish and chickens!

I am a huge animal-lover and have always enjoyed looking after pets. I especially admire the calming effect that pets and animals have on people and I feel we all need to do whatever we can to make sure that all pets, animals and wildlife in general are treated with the care and respect that they deserve.

I currently have a little Border Terrier named Rocki (who can be seen in the picture above) who I still think of as a puppy despite being nearly 10 years old! Please rest assured that while your pet is in my care he or she will be treated with the same amount of affection and receive the same loving treatment that I would give my little Rocki.

Hi, I’m Hannah! Animals have always been a huge part of my life and I’ve owned pets for as long as I can remember. Currently the proud owner of rabbits, guinea pigs and a bearded dragon, but I have experience with a range of other animals including dogs, horses and equine, ferrets, hamsters and fish! I’ve also looked after pets of friends and family and have volunteered at my local kennels. I adore animals and promise to treat your beloved pet as though they are my own. I am very excited to be part of the SSUK team :)

I have always had a love for animals. I grew up around dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and ferrets so I'm an all round animal lover! Whilst studying animal care at Writtle college I volunteered on a community farm where I built up my experience looking after cows, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens. I have previously worked at a dog groomers, volunteered for the RSPCA and most recently worked at a local dog kennels. I wanted to do a job that would fulfil my happiness in working with animals but also a job that helps other people. Providing excellent customer service and treating your animals with the love and care they need is what I pride myself in. It's very important for me that both you and your furry friend can trust me and feel comfortable.

I currently own ferrets and a 1 year old border collie cross golden retriever who you can imagine has lots of energy.

Hiya, I’m Liz!

I believe pets make your life so much better, with their unconditional love, endless fun and lots of comfort. I will always treat your fur babies with as much love as I would give my own.

My experience with pets started with Rocky the Labrador, who I grew up with from when I was a baby. When he passed away the house didn’t feel homely anymore and so not long later Harry (the most handsome) Golden Retriever came along. I have such amazing memories of him as he was with me through my parents getting divorced, moving house and going through my teenage years. He was a best friend.

We then gained little Trixie the Chihuahua cross (from my stepdad) and she was my first small dog and brought a whole new dynamic to our family. My mum then got a Cockerpoo called Buddy who is such a handful and a right cheeky boy!

I moved out to live in Leighton Buzzard and from 2014 I was working as a dog groomer. I got to know the dogs that had regular grooms, one of them being Prince the one eyed Shihtzu!! He lived with lots of brothers and sisters and it was always mayhem when they came in for a trim! Unfortunately, they weren’t being looked after as well as they could have so when I heard through the grapevine that Prince (and all of his brothers and sisters) had been taken to an RSPCA shelter, I decided then to apply for his adoption. 3 years later he is the best groomed shihtzu in town!! He loves his new life with me and we have recently moved in with my boyfriend and his two cats Gizmo and Tabatha whom he gets on great with!

I’m looking forward to meeting all your gorgeous pets, getting to know all their little quirks and picking up all their poos!!