New meet the team
Sam Stone
Owner
Sam has always been a lover of dogs and has owned them for over 20 years. It has always been a dream for her to have her own business running dog boarding kennels and now she has been lucky enough for her dream to come true! The most important thing for Sam is that the guests at Paws and Claws Kennels and Cattery are happy and made to feel at home. Having owned dogs for so long, Sam is aware of how individual they all are and she has made every effort to ensure that from arrival to departure, all of our guests needs are catered for just as they would be when they are at home. Her favourite part of the day is late evening when she gives all the dogs a cuddle and a biscuit before bedtime.
Certificates
Pet First Aid Certificate.
Animal Care Certificate.
Cattery Business Certificate.
Feline Care Certificate.
Kennel and Cattery Management Certificate.
Paul Stone
Owner
Paul has been married to Sam for over 5 years and since they have been together he has come to love dogs as much as she does and her dream of owning dog boarding kennels became his dream too! Paul has worked incredibly hard during the renovations here at the kennels to improve the facilities to make our guests stay a happy and memorable one. Paul is always up nice and early in the morning to take the dogs out for a stretch and some fresh air before breakfast.
Trudie Edwards
Manager
Trudie has been friends with Sam for over 25 years and shares her love of dogs. Trudie is dedicated to making sure our guests always feel happy and safe and pays great attention to all the dogs individual needs. Whether it’s feeding, exercising, administering medication, cuddling or cleaning up after the dogs, Trudie is always happy and nothing makes her smile more than being greeted by all the wagging tails first thing in the morning!
Diploma and Certificates
Diploma in Canine Communication.
Pet First Aid Certificate.
Pet Psychology Diploma.
Pet Nutrition Diploma 2020
Cattery business certificate
Cat Grooming and health certificate
Introduction to cat behaviour certificate
Introduction to feline care -certificate
Stray & Feral Welfare Management Certificate
Introduction To Being A Dog Trainer Certificate
Dawson
Pack Leader
Dawson is Sam and Paul’s 9 year old Jack Russell and is the real man in charge of Paws and Claws Kennels and Cattery! He loves meeting new guests and enjoys playing with any of them that like having some company. He is always around to make sure Sam, Trudie and Paul are working hard! He’s a real mummy’s boy and is happiest when he’s sitting on Sam’s lap having a cuddle.
Erikson and Jackson
Apprentices
Eriksen and Jackson are Sam & Paul's 2 year old Labradors. They are litter brothers and best friends but their personalities couldn't be more different! Eriksen is very loyal and loving boy and never likes to be too far away from Sam. Jackson is much more confident and independent. He has formed a very special bond with Trudie (which she absolutely loves!). They really enjoy playing together and they love it when big brother Dawson joins in!
Harvey
Part-timer
Harvey is Trudie’s 11 year old Cocker Spaniel and really enjoys his time at Paws and Claws when he comes to work with his mum (Trudie) for the day! He enjoys meeting the guests and also helping Dawson keep the new recruits in check!