"I already had the business skills. I just wanted a business I could be passionate about."
Turning a passion into a profession
Animals have always been part of Deb's life.
Growing up near a farm meant feeding lambs in the spring, caring for family pets and developing a genuine love for animal welfare from an early age.
That lifelong passion is now at the centre of everything she does.
Instead of commuting to meetings and corporate offices, her days are spent outdoors, supporting local pet owners and working alongside a team who share the same values and love for animals.
It's a very different lifestyle—and one she wouldn't change.
Building more than a job
One of the biggest attractions of franchising for Deb was being able to build a real business rather than simply becoming self-employed.
With the support of the We Love Pets team, she has recruited trusted local staff, developed relationships across Herefordshire and built a business designed to grow.
She has been able to combine the independence of running her own company with the reassurance of having an experienced franchise behind her.
A better lifestyle
Leaving a long corporate career can feel like a huge leap. But for Deb, it proved to be the beginning of a far more rewarding chapter. Today she enjoys:
- Running her own successful business
- Working with animals every day
- Leading a growing local team
- Spending more time outdoors
- Making a genuine difference to pet owners in her community
- Building a business that reflects her own values
