Meet Monica! Our Founder

Service Area

Basildon, Essex

What do you do at K9 Krew & Friends?

I do everything! I used to walk dogs but now I only do that on weekends. I occasionally do sitting as well but now mainly manage the business, staff and website.

What pets do you have? Tell us about them!

I have 2 Siamese cats, called Ori and Sisu, they are very vocal! Then there's the dogs, Cookie, a cheeky Pomchi, Fudge, the sweetest chi that was a rescue, hes a bit sensitive & Peanut, the original chi of the house and the doggie on our logo!

My daughter has 3 curious little rats and they are called Lua, Mocha & Cinnamon.

Where are you originally from? What brought you to Basildon?

I was born in Portugal, my mum brought me to England when I was 10 and I was raised here my whole life! Grew up in West London, and moved to Basildon when my son was a baby for a safer and quieter life! Almost 20 years, crazy how time flies.

Do you have another job? Tell us what you do!

Yes, I work in Property Management. Making sure properties are looked after and making sure all fire, health & safety is high compliance. It's a tough job but someone's got to do it to keep people, and their pets happy and safe in their homes!

If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be and why?

That's a tough choice, but I would likely choose a wolf—strong, agile, and free!

An interesting fact about yourself:

I did the longest official bungee jump in the world, off a bridge in South Africa and I am terrified of heights! I also have 2 children that aren't children anymore... and a husband, I count him as my child too! Hahaha

What education and certifications do you have?

I have a wide range of interests! I hold qualifications in property management, military training, animal care (of course!) and more. Additionally, I am certified in First Aid and CPR for both children, adults, and animals. I believe that when you stop learning, your brain gets lazy. I constantly enjoy learning new things!

What is something you've been acknowledged for in the past or something cool that you have been a part of?

I am a Sergeant Instructor in the Essex Army Cadet Force & part of our amazing K9 Krew & Friends Family... those are 2 pretty cool clubs to be part of hey?!

How did K9 Krew & Friends get started?

Make sure to check out our About Us page to learn about how it all started!