Happy Paws is a family run business, not a franchise, established in 2005 by daughter and mother team, Sarah and Judy. Sarah maintains day to day running of the business working closely with each of the Guardians and meeting customers and also providing some of the Happy Paws services in between. Judy runs the Day Care and Overnight Boarding from her home. We pride ourselves in giving your pet a safe, loving and happy environment whilst maintaining a high standard of service. We understand how very important our pets are, so we carefully choose our 'Happy Paws Guardians' who also have the same standard of care and are fully insured through us and police checked.

All about us and our Happy Paws Guardians ...

The Happy Paws Team -

SARAH has experienced with a variety of domestic animals; Especially dogs, cats, ponies, donkeys and chickens. From a young age Sarah had all kinds of dogs around her, German Shepherds, Collies and a number of Rescue Dogs, mainly the Heinz 57 varieties! Sarah also started riding at a young age and continued into her late 20's. After Art College Sarah went onto study Graphic Design & Multimedia at University and then worked in the industry for over 10 years. But then decided to leave the laptop and go back to animals and the outdoors!
(Although still the designer for The Natural Dog Food Company in between running Happy Paws!!)
BTEC National Award in Kennel & Cattery Management - completed 07/06 at Kingston Maurward College
Certificate in Dog First Aid - completed 07/08.

JUDY has always had animals around her and horses and dogs are a big part of her life. Having run the Day Care for 5 years now, Judy is experienced in mixing, introducing and managing a number of dogs at the same time. Judy has also been a volunteer for several rescue centres over the years. Judy's home is licensed by the local council, therefore some conditions apply. (click here to check) and runs the Doggy Day Care from her home in Misterton, near Crewkerne. Charlie (Collie cross Lab) pictured above is the top dog at Happy Paws in Misterton! - he is very gentle and friendly with all the doggy visitors.

JUDE has grown up with a myriad of animals from dogs to horses.  Jude now has horses, dogs, ducks, chickens, turkeys and a young son and has years of experience with large and small breeds of dogs and horses. Jude spends most of her time outdoors and has a large garden and also a couple of acres of land attached to the house. The dogs are never short of exercise and can socialise happily together in a secure, open space. We assure you of a happy pooch who will be suitably pooped by the end of the day! Jude can have dogs for day care and boarding in her home in East Coker near Yeovil, providing your dogs will be happy around children and other dogs. Jude also has horses and the chickens are in an enclosed area. Jude also has a BHSAI Certificate (British Horse Society Assistant Instructors Stage I, II, III & Instructors)

LIZ grew up on a farm surrounded by animals when she was young and then went onto work with horses full time and achieved her BHSAI Certificates. Liz worked at a local Veterinary Surgery for 2 years and has successfully bred and produced 2 very beautiful litters of Golden Retrievers which she enjoyed very much. Animals always have been and always will be a huge part of Liz's Life. (Pictured above with Caragh and Joy)

ANNABEL has owned dogs all her life. Growing up she was always surrounded by dogs, horses and cats. (Her mother used to be a regular competitor in obedience at Crufts with her dog Megan years ago) Annabel is also a horsewoman with 30 years experience. She has competed at high level competition reaching the finals of the Horse of the Year Show and through her reputation as a competitive rider and success in Horse Shows she has taught riding too. Taking time out she then qualified as a Pilates instructor concentrating her studies and teaching practice on helping the rider achieve a better seat through the practice of Pilates. As well as being a Guardian for Happy Paws Annabel is a successful writer for a number of Horse related magazines. (Picture above shows Annabel working with Harvey her horse and the family dog Leah on the right)

PHILIPPA's lifelong passion for animals, wildlife and the countryside has meant that she and her family have consistently shared their busy lives with many four legged friends – dogs, cats, ponies, donkeys, goats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice – and even fish! Philippa combines her love of walking with many years experience in owning dogs and she enjoys applying her deep interest in dog behaviour and psychology to dog training and handling. (Pictured with Lily and Bella)

SARAH and her husband Iain live in the countryside just outside Taunton with their three dogs, Daisy, Rosie and Bob. Daisy (Collie cross Springer) 12 years old, was rescued as a puppy, Rosie was also rescued and had a very poor start in life, being bread on a puppy farm in Ireland and having a number of owners before Sarah and Iain re homed her through 'cocker rescue' 4 years ago and Bob is the 'baby' just coming up for 2 years old, a cocker who is just mad about putting up anything with wings! They are all very friendly, so much fun and have become part of the family now their children are all grown up and are greatly loved by all, especially the grandchildren.
Sarah and Iain grew up with dogs and have always had them. They have approx 3 acres of garden and some wonderful walks right on the doorstep. They both work from home except for when Sarah is working as a volunteer for the RSPCA. (Sarah pictured above in her garden with Bob, Daisy and Rosie)

CAROL can never remember a time when she was not surrounded by animals, such as chickens, a goose, tame rats, rabbits, dogs, guinea pigs and use to accompany her sister and her German Shepard to local shows. Then when Carol daughters arrived, so did horses! So many an early morning taking them all to shows. Then after a brief period of having a couple of Rams in the family, Carol now has Jess the lab cross and horses Oakwood, a veteran of 25 years and Moondance a rescue pony which Carol took on as a yearling and is now 6 years old.

We are all fully insured with Public Liability Insurance and Police Checked.

We can provide written references on your request, or please see our 'Customer Comments' page.