Meet Our Team
#PawPalsGals
We’re a big family at PawPals and your dog is part of it. We get to know all our dogs personally, their little quirks, how they like to play and when it’s time to chill out and have a cuddle. We form a real bond with all of them so they are excited to come to day care to see us. Each team member is a fully qualified dog lover!! Together we bring all our experience and passion to give your dog everything they need to be happy and content all day.
Bassendean Team
Rescue dogs have a massive place in Laura’s heart and she would rescue all the dogs if she had her way but she can’t (as her partner insists he deserves a space in their bed) so instead, her long term goal is to help fund rescues where ever she can.
Laura has a degree in Advertising and Media, a Certificate in Canine Behavior and a Certificate in Canine First Aid. It is Laura’s aim to ensure your dog has a fantastic day out in a safe and fun environment, playing with their friends and surrounded by people who adore what they do.
Eadie is Lauras’ first daughter and she used to come to work with her from the age of 3 months. She would be carried in a carrier and she loved meeting all the clients in the office in the morning. Unfortunately, once Eadie became mobile, she started to cause havoc in the office so her PawPals career has been limited to visits and not working shifts! She loves to watch the daily videos and ask the name of EVERY dog that Laura struggles to keep up as the clips move so fast but Eadie is determined to stay connected with the clients and know whos’ who
After years of working in the corporate world full time, I decided to follow my passion of working with animals full time. I have over 25 years of working with rescue organizations as well as fostering, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs.
I’m Sarah and I have been working at PawPals since the beginning of March 2019. Before starting here I worked at another Perth dog daycare for about 5 years whilst completing my Cert III in companion animals at Tafe.
I started working at PawPals in September 2020 after volunteering for a dog rescue for 18 months.
I also have a cert in Veterinary Assistant and I fell in love with PawPals after being a client for over a year.
I am delighted to have finally got the opportunity to work with dogs full time.
The first official #PawPalsGuy – Duncan has recently graduated from Guildford grammar, and after completing a work experience placement with us he has decided to be brave and join a group of crazy dog ladies!!
What store would you happily max out your credit card?
SBR Off Road.
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Army Special Forces (still dream too).
Name something on your bucket list?
Doing a Halo jump in Denali or Utah
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
The power to obtain any superpower i want at any given time.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard and who was it from?
Not really advice but my mate said to me during 2019 “Death changes everything and Time changed nothing”.
Favourite colour:
Code – PRP (colour of my car).
Hi, I’m Alana and I recently joined the Pawpals March 2022.
I am completing my Animal Studies certificate and I am ALSO completing a vet nursing internship.
I love dogs of all breeds and sizes and love nothing more then spending as much time with them as possible. I spend my days off walking dogs at my local rescue and hope to run my own shelter some day!
The dictionary defines Bella as: crazy dog lady! Literally, I have a necklace that says ‘crazy dog lady’ and my dog has a matching tag that says ‘crazy lady’s dog’.
Getting my first dog Ella at age 15 was what opened my eyes to these amazing creatures, she helped me through some tough times in my life and taught me a lot about myself. I am now dog mum to a Maltese Shihtzu named Allie and if she can’t go somewhere, I’m not going either!
I run a small pet sitting business with Allie as my business partner, so we have a lot of fur friends. A goal of mine is to become a foster mum to dogs and cats in need of a home.
Hi, I’m Jayne.
I’m very fortunate to have spent most of my adult life travelling the world, exploring and building careers for myself.
I have a very special kind of love for the outdoors, the beach, my family and friends, health, sunsets and last but not least, furbabies of course!
I just LOVE dogs!
Malaga Team
My journey with the PawPals Gals started back in 2017 when I decided to enrol my pooch Ruby into Daycare. I will never forget the feeling I had dropping her off that first day, I was a nervous wreck, Ruby on the other hand ran straight through the door without even looking back at me
Rescue dogs have a massive place in Laura’s heart and she would rescue all the dogs if she had her way but she can’t (as her partner insists he deserves a space in their bed) so instead, her long term goal is to help fund rescues where ever she can.
Laura has a degree in Advertising and Media, a Certificate in Canine Behavior and a Certificate in Canine First Aid. It is Laura’s aim to ensure your dog has a fantastic day out in a safe and fun environment, playing with their friends and surrounded by people who adore what they do.
Hey everyone! I’m Natalie and I’ve been at PawPals since May of 2019.
I’ve had a love for dogs since I was young and have grown up with them being my constant companions.
I now have a kelpie named Benji (who was a terror to raise) but he has taught me so much! My world revolves around him and he’s he reason I’ve grown such an interest in dog behaviour, training and nutrition.
I love my job becasue I get to create strong bonds with the people and their pooches and I absolutly love getting to know each dog and their little quirks
I started working at PawPals in May 2021 and let me say it’s amazing! I fall in love with my job more and more every day!
I have studied in the animal industry for a few years before PawPals and hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate IV in Emergency Veterinary Nursing & A Certificate III in Companion Animal Services!
My favourite part about my job is building relationships/bonds with all the dogs & teaching them new things!
Hi I’m Renee!
As a child I always had a passion for all animals and wanted to work with them.
I grew up with multiple pets and loved every second of it.
I’m excited to be part of the PawPals crew and to watch myself grow in this environment!
Hi I’m Donna.
I am from Glasgow in Scotland and I have been living in Perth for 14 years. PawPals is my first job working with dogs and I absolutley love it. I have always wanted to work with dogs and I have just started a dog grooming course and love getting the experience and knowledge from the girls and the doggies at PawPals.
My name is Heather I’m 32 years old and moved to Australia from the uk at the age of 18, with my Dad and Step mum.
I live with my partner Dan and own two miniature dachshunds, two cats and three Birds.
I’ve always had a love for dogs, since 13 I’ve grown up having German Shepards as our family dogs.
Each dog has their own personality and it’s amazing teaching them and watch them grow and learn, they in return show you so much love and loyalty I enjoy coming home to mine and seeing their excitement when I walk through the door.