Meet the Team

Growing up on a farm and working closely with animals, it was always Wendy’s dream to one day have her own pet shop. In 2003 this dream became a reality when she took over PAWS Pet Shop in Monmouth, and since then the business has grown from strength to strength. Wendy truly is ‘passionate about pets’ – she keeps 6 guinea pigs, 11 rabbits, 4 hamsters, 2 bearded dragons, cold water and tropical fish, 4 dogs, 5 cats, 1 leopard gecko, chickens AND a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig called Porky! (she also has three children – Joshua, Chloe and Francesca – who keep her pretty busy too!)

Meg is the shop manager at PAWS and is in charge of the Animal Unit. She first came to work with us on work experience in 2004…and never left! Animals are a huge part of Meg’s life as she lives on a farm and is surrounded by sheep and cows. Meg’s passion is for dogs and has a 3 yr old Jack Russell called Maisie. Meg is also qualified with a National Diploma in Animal Management.

Meg is currently away from the store on maternity leave.

Darren can often be seen out and about in the PAWS van, making deliveries throughout Monmouthshire. He also happens to be Wendy’s husband of 17 years. Like Wendy, Darren has always loved animals and after having worked for his family business for a number of years, decided to come and work full time alongside the PAWS team in 2010.

Robyn works full-time here at PAWS. In 2010 she gained a first class honours degree in Animal Behaviour from Aberystwyth University. She keeps tropical fish and is passionate about wildlife and conservation. Robyn has just recently acquired two Chinese hamsters, aptly called Ping and Ling!

Ellie lives on a farm and works at PAWS full-time. She keeps a long list of pets including 16 cats, 2 dogs and 2 rabbits, although she admits to having a particular fondness for reptiles. Ellie has completed a First Diploma in Animal Care and a National Diploma in Animal Management.