Meet The Team
Sam
Owner
Why did I set up Walkies nearly a decade ago?
My whole life I have been obsessed with dogs/animals and their welfare. Ten years ago, I left the corporate world of finance to start looking after the most wonderful fur babies and I have not looked back since.
I own Rhodesian Ridgebacks and utterly adore them. I have also adopted a teeny tiny Chi recently and I definitely get some looks walking him with my Ridgeys! :-)
I spend my spare time rescuing dogs that need new homes and taking in Ridgebacks specifically that need a stable and kind home. The more the merrier!
When I get the odd occasion off, I like to disappear for weekends away with my own dogs so I'm basically always with doggies because I love them so much!
Walkies has really grown from strength to strength during the past few years. I now have a whole team, the most wonderful people ever, to help me look after them all. My amazing team share the same passion as I do for the welfare and happiness of the animals in our care. We offer a 5 star service throughout and we offer every service to help you with all your doggy care needs!
Here's to many more years looking after all of our doggies!
Jess
Office Admin/Walker
I'm enjoying a change of career, from being a solicitor, that allows me to work with the animals I love and enjoy the flexible hours I need to look after my 3 daughters.
I have always adored animals and have had lots of different pets over the years; lizards, tortoise, hamsters, fish, gerbils and even chickens! Our much loved family pet is Rufus, our handsome 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel.
I feel so privileged being able to spend time outdoors walking and caring for our customers' wonderful dogs. They genuinely make me smile everyday! :-)
Carrie
Dog Walker
Hi, I'm Carrie and I live on Kings Hill with my husband, 3 children and our furbaby Ted.
It's safe to say - I absolutely love dogs!
When I'm not walking and caring for your precious doggies, I volunteer at the RSPCA Leybourne as a Kennel Assistant. Some poor dogs aren't fortunate enough to have amazing owners like yourselves and I try my best to enrich their lives!
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Adele
Dog Walker
Hi, I’m Adele.
I live in Hadlow. I’ve been working for walkies for nearly a year now. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my days than to work with all your amazing doggies.
I don’t have a dog yet but I would like to have a Cockerpoo in the future. However, working with all the doggies every day fulfills this.
Before working for Walkies I was a nanny. We have the best community with our team and customers and I look forward to what everyday brings!
Jenny
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Dog Walker
Hi, I'm Jenny and I live in West Peckham.
I've always been obsessed with dogs but wasn't able to get my own until 2023, when I adopted my rescue Labrador Stanley. He had a lot of anxieties when he first came home, but learning about how to help him inspired me to return to my childhood dream of working with dogs. I was lucky enough to join the Walkies team in 2022.
When I'm not walking dogs I also work as a history tutor and researcher, and I'm studying dog training and behaviour. But getting out and about with all the amazing Walkies dogs is always the highlight of my week!
Chloe
Dog Walker
Hi I’m Chloe!
Animals have always had a special place in my heart so what’s better then getting to know so many different animals and looking after them all!
I have a German shepherd now myself and I can’t wait for him to meet all of the dogs aswell! It’s nice to have a change of career to do something I’m truly passionate about!
Louise
Dog Walker
I'm Louise. I live in Leybourne with my family in a house full of amazing pets! We have a Border Collie, a Pug, a Poodle, two cats, two rabbits, a hamster and four birds - most of them rescues.
Animals are my world and I spend a lot of my spare time fundraising for the less fortunate ones. You may have seen me at boot fairs or on Facebay, selling donated items for the Soi Dog Foundation in Thailand, where I volunteered in April 2022.
I love taking out all the Walkies doggies with their unique personalities. They are all so different, so special and a joy to spend time with. Its the best job in the world!
Lizzie
Dog Walker
Hi! I’m Lizzie.
I have worked for Walkies since April 2021. I am currently looking after a dog for 6 months, whilst the owners are away travelling.
I have always loved all animals, working for Walkies has enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of Canines and also their behaviour. Before working for Walkies I was in the NHS.
Walking all your lovely doggies has helped me learn so much about them. It is the best job in the world and I’m blessed to have them in my care, they feed my soul!
Liv
Dog Walker
Hiya, my name is Liv! I love dogs and have had dogs in my family all my life. I have a little Jack Russell called Milly who is also looked after by Walkies.
I work for Walkies over the breaks I have away from university and whenever I am home as I love walking and meeting new dogs!
Lyn
Team Supervisor
Hi, I am Lyn, the oldest member of The Walkies Team!
I joined the team three years ago. I love dogs but we lost our Golden Retriever two years ago, aged sixteen and a half, and decided not to have any more. It left a hole in our lives until Sam and Walkies came along and offered me a job doing Doggy Holidays and Home Stays. From that day I have never looked back. I now have a rescue French Bulldog who I adore.
I love all the dogs that come to stay. They are all such big characters so most of the days are spent with love and cuddles. I cry when the doggies have to leave but always look forward to the next stay.
I am very lucky to work for a company that supports me all the way and Sam and the team are always ready to help and give advice if needed.
Gem
Dog Walker
Hi, I’m Gem and I live in Kings Hill.
From an early age I’ve always been a huge animal lover, and dogs hold a special place in my heart!
After losing my German Shepherd a few years ago, I still miss him terribly, but working with Walkies helps give me my much needed doggy fix!
I love my job, and walking all of your amazing four legged friends. What a great way to spend a portion of my day.
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