If you would like to find out more about our team at Urban Paws UK and the values we embody when working with animals, please see our meet the Urban Paws UK team page below!
Layla, CEO
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Meet Layla, our SHE-EO, founder of Urban Paws UK and Ireland, and 'Pawgent' for your pet stars. Layla founded Urban Paws back in 2015 after a successful career as a reality tv star and model. She also holds a degree in animal physiology and has professional qualifications in animal grooming and animal management. She founded Urban Paws UK and Ireland after noticing a gap in the market for supplying high-quality animal talent to film and television companies and PR and marketing agencies. Layla used her connections and experience as a model to establish herself as an animal agent, and the rest is history.
layla@urbanpawsireland.com
Jo, Head of New Business & Head Booker
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Jo is Head of New Business and Head Booker at Urban Paws HQ. She is highly experienced in sourcing talent and boasts an extensive resume as a successful model booker, scout, and researcher. Jo is passionate about developing artists and allowing them to fulfil their potential. Her track record of human clients is impressive, and she has developed countless relationships across numerous industries. Jo established herself as a mentor to her many clients and always took pride in supporting them with encouragement and opportunity to get the best results. She has an eye for sourcing and booking the best model for the job, and her professional-yet-friendly manner has made her well respected within the industry. She is known as Mother Hen at the agency.
Laura, Accounts Manager
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Laura is the accounts manager and our ‘bunny mummy' of the office. She deals with all the company bookkeeping, accounts, invoicing, and credit control. We call Laura Xero Queen or TikTok Laura.
Tayler, Social Media & Marketing
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Introducing Tayler, our Social Media Marketer! Armed with a BSc in Criminology and Sociology, as well as an MA in Journalism, Tayler has successfully navigated her educational path to find her home at Urban Paws. With a passion for writing, podcasting, and all things social media, this 'Fiery Fox' seamlessly channels her expertise into her role, creating both a positive and meaningful impact. And her love for animals? That's simply the icing on the cake!
Team member quote of the month
‘"What a beautiful world it would be if people had hearts like dogs." – Layla Flaherty’
