Lucy O'Brien

Lucy O'Brien is the owner and founder of Lucy Loves Pets, a pet care service business based in Dartford, UK. She is a passionate animal lover who offers a variety of services including dog walking, cat visits, small animal pet sitting, and animal-assisted pet therapy visits.12

Background and Experience

Lucy has a lifelong passion for animal care, having grown up caring for and riding horses. She has extensive experience in animal welfare, including:

• Volunteering for three years at a local animal rescue, including daily work during the COVID-19 lockdown2
• Currently volunteering with Chicken Rescue UK, helping to save and rehome ex-commercial hens2
• Founding a village community egg honesty box project, which has raised nearly £5,000 for various animal rescues2

Education and Qualifications

Lucy is committed to ongoing education in animal care. She has completed several relevant courses:

• CPD Certified training in Dog First Aid and Emergency Care
• Animal Assisted Therapy Level 3
• Animal Care Level 2 and 3 (achieving Higher Distinction grades)
• Currently pursuing Level 4 Advanced Animal Care2

Personal Experience

Lucy has personal experience as a pet owner, having adopted a rescue dog named Paddy from Battersea Dogs Home who lived with her for over 14 years. She also owns multiple pets herself, many of which were rescued or rehomed.2

Business Philosophy

Lucy Loves Pets was founded with the goal of offering professional, friendly, and responsible services to fellow animal lovers and pet owners. Lucy emphasizes the importance of providing the best possible care, exercise, attention, and enrichment for all animals under her care.2