ABOUT US

Jenny – Founder of Tails of Oxford

Jenny who is originally from the Channel Islands has always been very passionate about animals and has always had dogs, cats and horses of her own. In 2015 Jenny returned to the UK after living and travelling abroad for two and a half years where she spent a large amount of her time working with animals and volunteering at dog rescue shelters.

“I have always dreamed of a career working with animals, I have had jobs working with horses in the past and whilst I was traveling I spent a huge amount of time volunteering at Dog rescue shelters. The shelter that had the biggest impact on me and really helped me to choose my career path was PAWS Mauritius. I spent 3 months at PAWS volunteering every day, walking dogs and cuddling puppies so desperately in need of a loving home. I realised whilst volunteering that this was it, I wanted to spend all day every day giving all of my love and attention to dogs! I decided that in order to do this I would set up my own dog care service when I returned to the UK. Whilst volunteering my eyes were really opened to how badly treated some dogs can be, yet they are still such loving, loyal and trusting animals. If I can make dogs happy every day and help to fulfill their needs then this will also make me happy every day.”

Jenny’s animals!

Whilst traveling Australia Jenny and her partner Fin rescued, ‘Dodger’ a border collie, kelpie cross (pictured right). Dodger was flown back to the UK and now heads up the Tails of Oxford team with Jenny. Jenny also has a horse called TinTin who she has owned for 18 years now. Jenny has had TinTin since she was 13 years old and TinTin moved from the Channel Islands to Oxford with Jenny as soon as she returned from abroad. TinTin now lives a happy life in Hampton Poyle riding out most days with Jenny and attending local fun rides.

Sophie – Dog Walker

Sophie joined the Tails of Oxford team in 2018 and is extremely well qualified in the horse industry and after being the long-term owner of two horses and two dogs (pictured left), she has an abundance of experience with our four legged friends of all shapes and sizes!

After being brought up around a menagerie of animals; cats, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses and of course dogs Sophie’s passion for animals has stayed with her for life. Her first family rescue dog ‘Archie’ a very tricky Weimaraner, the catalyst for Sophie wanting to rescue her own two dogs as soon as she had moved into her own home. Sophie is now the proud mum of two rescues; ‘Brillo’ an Irish Terrier found as a stray in Ireland who loves nothing more than cuddles and ‘Romiley’ a Harrier x Terrier who is extremely nervous and also rescued from Ireland having been bred from continuously at a puppy farm.

Sophie has worked with animals her whole life from her first job at 16 working at her local vets, to gaining extensive experience on breeds working two seasons with Bloodhound’s at a hunt yard in Towcester, Northamptonshire. As well as her experience in the canine industry Sophie has also worked with horses throughout her life, being a fully qualified horse riding Instructor Sophie continues to teach freelance evenings and weekends and is on popular demand in the north Oxford area!

WHY CHOOSE TAILS OF OXFORD?

• We are experienced animal carers
• At Tails of Oxford your dogs care and happiness will always be the number one priority!
• Not only does Tail’s of Oxford provide a professional service but we also provide a very personal service
• We will treat your dogs like our own, with love and affection
• Reliable services carried out rain, snow or shine!
• Fully insured and CRB checked
• You can stay up to date with your dog’s walks by following us on Facebook