About Me

🐾 About Me

Hi, I’m Jenny, the face behind Willow & Wag.

I live on Broad Street in New Alresford with my husband Dave and our two young boys. Although I’ve always lived in the Hampshire countryside, I moved to Alresford when I met Dave, who has lived here his whole life, and we feel incredibly lucky to now be raising our family here.

We spend as much time as possible outdoors, whether it’s long countryside walks, bike rides, or trips to the park. With beautiful countryside and river walks right on our doorstep, it’s the perfect place for both family life and happy dogs.

My love of animals started at a very young age, and I’ve been surrounded by them for as long as I can remember. Growing up, our family had Border Collies, Retrievers, a Dalmatian and even a Great Dane, as well as rabbits and guinea pigs. I even bred my rabbits and helped rear the babies, which gave me an even deeper love and understanding of caring for animals from an early age.

Later, when Dave and I got married, Dudley the miniature schnauzer joined our family… and he quickly became a much-loved part of it.

I followed this passion through my studies, gaining a National Diploma in Animal Management from Sparsholt College. During this time, I gained hands-on experience working with a wide range of animals, including time spent on a rare breeds farm, in a veterinary practice, in a kennels and at a dog groomers.

Over the years, I’ve also had plenty of experience with pet and house sitting, caring for everything from cats and dogs to chickens, ducks, sheep, goats and even a tortoise! I understand how important it is to know your pets are safe, settled, and well cared for while you’re away.

Although my career later took me in a different direction, my passion for working with animals never went away. Now that my boys are at school, I’ve taken the opportunity to return to what I truly love… working with animals and being outdoors.

That’s how Willow & Wag was born: combining my love of the countryside, fresh air (whatever the weather!), and caring for dogs and other pets through both dog walking and pet sitting services.

I understand that pets aren’t just animals… they’re part of the family. That’s why I take the time to get to know every dog and pet as an individual, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and cared for whether we’re out on a walk or they’re being looked after at home.

I look forward to meeting you and your pets soon 🐾

Jenny 🐾

Our handsome Dudley

Matilda the Great Dane & Dudley the Miniature Schnauzer

Monti the Dalmation with Dudley as a puppy

Our Son with Dudley

Our Son with Matilda