ABOUT URBAN PAWS
Our Story, Team & Facilities
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MEET OUR TEAM
OUR STORY
We’ve come some way since starting out in the mid 2010s as a small animal concept.
Today we offer daycare, staycations, grooming and pet transport for all furkids, big or small.
We believe that in our cityscape, our furkids' physical, psychological and social needs too often get neglected. Our full service concept seeks to elevate the city’s furkid's in a wholistic manner.
Underpinning all our offerings are empathy and knowledgable expertise, delivering best in class pet services across our three outlets spread across the island.
LAURA
Founder & Behaviourist
Marrying her love for business and passion for animals, Laura founded Urban Paws as a full service concept. Realising that companion animals have a deep well of emotions and needs that often go unaddressed in our hustle and bustle, Urbans Paws was founded on the basis of empathy, compassion and authenticity.
Laura now derives the most fulfillment from rehabilitating dogs with behavioural issues.
VINCENT
Assistant Behaviourist/ Daycare Lead
Vincent's natural attunement with dogs has led him to work with anxious and aggressive dogs over his 7 year career as a dog handler. Having been selected to work in the Singapore police k9 unit in the early days, this stint set him firmly on the road to developing his passion in dog psychology and behavioural correction.
Currently the Urban Paws Daycare Lead, he now also works to develop his team and nurture them into proficient handlers. Endorsing the values of empathy and authenticity, he believes firmly in striking a balance between firm authority and compassionate understanding, working with owners on training plans that are both pragmatic and effective.
LYNN
Small Mammal Groomer
Having had all sorts of pets, large and small, her entire life, Lynn ensures everyone is well-taken care of in her ‘hood – be they your furkids, our furkids, her minions, the stray cats roaming about or your kids roaming about (ok, not quite.)
She specializes in grooming for small animals and does an especially good job with the most timid of pets.
JADE
Groomer
Vet tech, animal communicator, groomer. Jades dedication to pets’ wellness is multifold and wholistic. The Urban Paws vision of integrating social, mental and physical resonates with her and she has since become a key advocate to her clients and team members
LAURA
JOSHUA
Daycare Lead
The literal biggest softie on the team, while Joshua believes in the importance of firm authority in dog handling, his adopted Singapore Special Winnie easily breaks through his stern demeanour to get treats and attention. As a daycare lead at Telok Kurau, Joshua enjoys seeing dogs bond and open up during daycare.
WINNIE
Groomer
Starting out with us as a design intern, Winnie took the leap to pursue what she was really passionate about - grooming and handling, to become a core member of the Urban Paws team. Winnie's aesthetic sense, natural handling and dedication shines through in her groom sessions which she keeps as happy and safe as possible.
Charcoal, her XXL Singapore Special adoptee, senior poodle Cookie and Bunny Pedro are treasured members of her furry tribe at home.
MR. EINSTEIN
Guest Relations
Undeniably the most recognizable face of Urban Paws, his stoic affection has become the stuff of legends. Einstein's strong work ethic compels him to not only pose luxuriantly with you for photo shoots but also to give paw massages if he thinks you are a high roller (read: laden with treats).
GINGER
Chonks Bonks
24-7 sentry duty. Except when he's eating, napping or cleaning his paws. Ok, so maybe 2-hour sentry duty. When he feels like it.
SANSA
Pawtrol Excatative
This red headed Norwegian Forest is mostly out working her charms pawtrolling for treats in the neighbourhood. If you get a rare glimpse of her inside the centre, she will usually be making bedroom eyes at whoever is nearest her, pretending to not notice you noticing her.
GREG
Daycare Handler
The "goatee guy" is a firm believer in the importance of an active lifestyle for both dogs and humans alike. Arguably the fittest handler on the daycare team, Greg's routine revolves around keeping his 2 furkids well cared for, his house plants flourishing and the daycare dogs under his care walking!
