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SOCIAL PET is proud to be Sydney’s most unique loved pet services. Over the last eighteen years, we’ve grown from a casual dog walker into Sydney's finest canine companions small business, based on the idea of integrity and personalized care – to our four legged friends.

 

Founder Shirley is a university student that has followed her passion for animals. Well educated in the science industry and growing education in the animal world.

The humble launch was in the late 1990's with just a lead and worn joggers, quickly became a loved dog's retreat from home.

 

Having a passion for a pet but never able to afford one of her own, she started walking family friends dogs and became loved by the animals. Her first ambition to start the small business was when her first dog she walked would wait for her at the bus stop she got off from school, "Misha" the Siberian Husky.

 

We’re are small family team of dog walkers who love what we do! We understand what your four legged friends are saying when you leave home for the day, " I wish I can go with you too". This is why we are here, we are your pets social friend.

 

Your little four legged friend has bones to dig up, birds
to chase and trees to sniff. They need someone who will not only instill good manners and train them well, but someone who will provide fun, friendship and exercise as they head out to explore the city.

 Education

• Postgraduate Certificate in Wildlife Management at Macquarie University (2005)

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Science  Macquarie University

• Animal Studies – Certificate II 

• Introduction To Canine Behaviour

• Advanced Canine Behaviour 

• Dangerous Dog Assessing and Handling  

• Natural Therapies For Animals - Massage 

• Natural Therapies For Animals - Herbal Medicine 

 

 In Memory of .....Cafu.

Cafu was my first family pet. He was always there with me and now he is with me in spirit.