Meet the Team
Who We Are
Founder - Michelle
Animal Behaviourist, Canine Nutritionist & Pet Bereavement Counsellor
I have had animals all my life and grew up in a family where we all shared the responsibilities of animal ownership. I have also worked in animal shelters here and abroad, caring for abandoned animals, which was very rewarding and very educational.
I started Muddy Paws in 2012 offering Dog Walking and Pet sitting and then decided to train as an animal behaviourist to ensure that I could provide the animals in my care with the best possible care. I went on to complete various other courses and am now a qualified Canine Nutritionist and Pet Bereavement Counsellor.
Over the last 14 years the business has grown and I have been joined by some wonderful people, who love animals, and want to work with them as much as I do. Let me introduce them to you!
Liv
Dog Walker & Pet Sitter - Truro & surrounding areas
Olivia is from a busy business background formerly working as a Reception Manager in a Holiday park to a Office Manager & Marketing Executive in a Solicitors. Olivia started a new chapter with the Muddy Paws family in 2020 which was a lifelong ambition to work with animals!
From owning Lurcher’s, a family of Chihuahua’s, rescuing a last chance Greyhound, animals have always been a part of Olivia's life. Now she lives with the gorgeous rescue Millie, the Cavapoo and Arty the Dachshund. She really does have a love for all dogs big and small!
Licence Number: L122_005091
Vicky
Walker & Puppy & Gundog Trainer - Camborne & surrounding areas
Vicky is a very friendly, caring and active person. She loves being outdoors and exploring new places. She currently has 5 Siberian huskies and 3 working Springer spaniels. She has been around and worked with dogs all her life.
Vicky studied at Duchy college and thoroughly enjoyed learning to work with all kinds of animals. In doing so she was able to gain a job at St Francis Home for Animals in Newquay. She worked at the centre for 14 years working with hundreds of dogs in that time. She then worked at Briggan Farm kennels and cattery for a year before becoming part of the Muddy Paws Cornwall team in 2020.
Vicky also offers: Mobile microchipping.
Emma N
Dog Walker - Redruth & surrounding areas
Emma has always wanted to work with animals and so recently made the decision to leave her job as a nurse in the NHS to fulfil her dreams.
She has been around dogs all her life and her family always had a four-legged friend at home. She owns a beautiful little Collie x Jack Russell called Daisy, who is nearly 15 years old. She stills loves playing with her ball and going on walks, particularly to the beach and woods.
She also has a horse called Maisie and enjoy riding and spending time with her.
She is so excited to be part of the Muddy Paws team.
Holly
Dog Walker - Helston & Surrounding areas
Holly has always had a strong passion for animals, so always knew that she wanted to work with them.
She has gained lots of practical experience working at Briggan Farm kennels over the last 2 years where she cares and handles dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments.
She lives on a farm, so has lots of experience with different animals. She also is the very proud owner of her working cocker spaniel. Having Loki from a puppy, she also has lots of experience in puppy upbringing, training basics & high energy breeds!
Last year she attended Duchy College where completed her level 2 Animal Care and Welfare qualification.
She is reliable, caring & enthusiastic and enjoys providing safe, enriching walks and tailored care for every dog. Whatever breed, temperament or age.
Helen
Walker & House Sitter - Truro & surrounding areas
Helen has always loved spending time with dogs and being outside so in 2024 she decided to make a change and joined the Muddy Paws team. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Andrew
Walker & House Sitter - St Austell,Wadebridge, Newquay & surrounding areas
Andrew lives in St Issey near Padstow. He always liked dogs, but having had cats all his life he was more of a cat person. This changed 3 years ago when he fell in love with dogs after getting Winston, his “mini” Dachshund!
Andrew studied sports at college and loves being active on walks and playing football.
Emma M
Pet Sitter & Daycare - all areas
Emma's love and respect for animals and nature is endless so she decided to join the Muddy Paws team in 2021. She is a volunteer hedgehog care assistant at Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue.
She is experienced with Greyhounds and has rehomed three, so she adores sight hounds and all of their quirky ways.
Currently she is a lucky owner of a rehomed Whippet X Collie who is 6 years and a 1 year old Whippet. Emma also has 2 very unique pets - one that she inherited from her family that is over 80 years of age! Can you guess what they might be?
Her tranquil home on the Goss Moor right in the centre of Cornwall provides a luxury, home from home stay for your dog(s), where she can reach both sides of the coast for her dog walks.
​License Number: LI22_004494
Paul
House Sitter - all areas
Paul comes to us with so much experience with animals big and small. He worked as a Zoo Keeper at Bristol Zoo for 20 years. Looking after all the big animals including Elephants, Giraffes and Sea lions!
After that he decided to care for something much smaller and became a House Sitter in 2009. He loves spending time with animals and being outside. He loves a good walk, and has walked all over Europe.
He has a big personality and an even bigger heart so your animals and homes are in excellent care when he comes to stay. He has training experience and is DBS checked.
Tracey
Walker, House Sitter & Veterinary nurse home visits– Blackwater & surrounding areas
Tracey always had a strong love for animals. After many years in the hospitality industry, she decided it was time to follow her passion and train to be a registered veterinary nurse. So, she gave up her full-time job and went back to school. She has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2021. In 2026 she decided to combine her love of animals and the outdoors and joined the Muddy Paws team!
She has 2 rescue dogs, Bruce and Carma. She met Bruce when he came into her workplace to be neutered, he needed a place to stay for a few days until he found a new home - She fell in love with him and he’s never left. Carma is a staffy cross whose nickname is piglet. She enjoys spending her free time riding her horse, exploring Cornwall with her dogs and getting out on her kayak. She loves the outdoors and finding new places. She has a lot of experience with dogs of all shapes and sizes and can’t wait to bring your dogs along too.
Jersey
House Sitter - Newlyn, St Ives & surrounding areas
Jersey lives in Newlyn with her French Bulldog Teddy! She studied Animal management at Cornwall College for 4 years and loves everything animal! She loves spending time with dogs so joined Muddy Paws in 2025 and volunteers at a doggy daycare in Hayle once a week.
She loves the outdoors and exploring the Cornish coastline & countryside and can not wait to start another new adventure.
