PAWS 4 Joy
At Paws 4 Recovery, we understand the unique role dogs play in nurturing happier lives. Our dog-centric approach is thoughtfully designed to embrace the healing power of dogs, empowering you to find joy and strength through the unwavering companionship they offer.
Why we exisit
Paws 4 Recovery was created as a healthy distraction from a sense of loss and loneliness experienced during the global pandemic.
It's a shiny example of the creativity that can be born, when we allow the space to heal.
The human to animal bond has many health benefits including an effective management of a host of conditions across the mental health spectrum.
We are passionate to leverage the human-animal bond to help people and the dogs in their lives, be healthier and happier, together.
We bring joy, comfort and valuable life lessons at our Animal-Assisted Workshops.
Lovingly created hand painted portraits of your dog
Lovingly created hand painted portraits of your dog
Lovingly created hand painted portraits of your dog
Using a favourite photograph for guidance, to capture everything you love about your best friend, we create a piece of art for you to treasure through the years.
Dog-Guided Emotional Support & Coaching
Lovingly created hand painted portraits of your dog
Lovingly created hand painted portraits of your dog
Through gentle conversations and intuitive presence, we invite you to reconnect with yourself — guided by the emotional wisdom dogs so effortlessly offer. These sessions are not therapy, but they are deeply therapeutic in nature.
About US
This is Rugby and I am Sandra
I am curious about the lessons of love and compassion we can learn from animals and I am fanatical about everything dogs.
I started painting dogs, during Covid-19 lockdown.
Whilst building a wellbeing platform to assist with the fallout of burnout, I could feel the unwelcome signs of anxiety creeping up.
So I downed tools and picked up a paintbrush after a 30 year gap and reunited in spirit with Rugby, my Rhodesian Ridgeback, to rekindle the warmth of those huge paw prints embedded on my heart.
THEN hugo came along
And EVERYTHING changed!
My journey towards healing and fulfilment started the day he arrived.
The belief in the transformative power of dogs and their ability to guide us towards healing and resilience, was rekindled.
Together with Hugo, I'm dedicated to enhancing lives
Through Paws 4 Recovery's holistic canine companion solutions, while also delving into the transformative realm of equine-assisted people development, where we harness the wisdom of animals to unlock individuals' boundless potential and guide them on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
