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Street Paws Team
Michelle Southern BCAv - Founder & Director
Penny Delaney RVN - Dog Champion Scheme Coordinator
Michelle Southern BCAv - Founder & Director
Michelle founded Street Paws in April 2016 in Newcastle. Volunteering with a soup kitchen she saw a dog one night. She couldn't stop thinking about the dog and his owner, and realised that there was little or no veterinary support for people living on the streets.
Working, at the time, in a veterinary practice as a practice manager she
Michelle founded Street Paws in April 2016 in Newcastle. Volunteering with a soup kitchen she saw a dog one night. She couldn't stop thinking about the dog and his owner, and realised that there was little or no veterinary support for people living on the streets.
Working, at the time, in a veterinary practice as a practice manager she rallied a team of three volunteers and Street Paws was born. Now running the charity full time Michelle has expanded the charity across the UK.
There are many challenges facing people who have no other choice to rough sleep. If we can take away their worries surrounding their companion animals health it is a massive relief to that person. It is an honour and privilege to be leading the charity into new areas and we plan to be operating in all areas where there is a need.
Fiona Willis - Operations Manager
Penny Delaney RVN - Dog Champion Scheme Coordinator
Michelle Southern BCAv - Founder & Director
Fiona has been a part of the Street Paws Journey since 2017, and joined the team as Operations Manager in July 2020. Fiona supports operations across the whole charity.
Penny Delaney RVN - Dog Champion Scheme Coordinator
Penny Delaney RVN - Dog Champion Scheme Coordinator
Penny Delaney RVN - Dog Champion Scheme Coordinator
Penny joined the team in October 2021 after a period of continued growth. Penny is often the first point of contact for homeless clients and services. Penny works closely with Fiona to ensure that the vet appointments are arranged, vet team have all the necessary supplies and that the Dog Champion Scheme partners are trained and supported.
Street Paws Team
Sue McCabe - Chair of Trustees
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Sue McCabe - Chair of Trustees
Sue is a KCAI CD A* certified dog behaviourist with certificates in canine psychology and is a member of the association of pet dog trainers UK.
Sue's passion to help the homeless began many years ago in Ireland and she was keen to be a part of the board of trustees after judging our annual charity dog show.
James Collins - Treasurer
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Sue McCabe - Chair of Trustees
James is originally from Edinburgh, but now lives in Gateshead and works as a financial analyst in Sunderland. He's worked in various roles in finance since 2005, and has been a CIMA Chartered Management Accountant since 2014.
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Agata is a veterinary surgeon in Leeds. She works in a busy emergency hospital and has a special interest in surgery, exotic pets and dog behaviour. Agata has volunteered with similar charities since her time at University and has been an active volunteer in the Leeds Street Paws branch since 2020 tending to all sorts of patients. She is very passionate about the charity's goals.
Danyal Khan
Rachel Bean RVN
Agata Witkowska MRCVS - Clinical Director
Danyal from Bolton, works in Manchester as a Corporate Finance Advisor. Prior to this he worked in numerous roles within Banking.
Danyal has previously been involved in fundraising initiatives for Street Paws, running the 2019 London Marathon and raising awareness for our charity. Danyal has now joined our team to help with future fundraising activities.
Rachel Bean RVN
Rachel Bean RVN
Rachel Bean RVN
Rachel is our trustee and coordinator for Manchester. She is an RVN with a wealth of experience including canine behaviour, behaviour consulting at Soi Dog Foundation and teaching canine first aid.
Rachel helped set up operations in Manchester and provides support to the team in her area.
Sarah Lawton
Rachel Bean RVN
Rachel Bean RVN
Sarah is from Shrewsbury and works as a HR Director. She is passionate about dogs and the bond owners have with their animals. Sarah has worked in various HR roles and is highly motivated to help our charity to reach its goals.
Penny McIntyre
Penny McIntyre
Penny McIntyre
Penny brings over 20 years of HR and employee relations experience to the organisation. With previous roles in the airline, logistics, higher education and rail sectors, Penny has an acute understanding of HR in practice across the public, private and third sector.
Penny is also an experienced mentor and coach and continues to focus on leadership development both in her current role and in the charitable organisation she supports.