Owner

Owner

Owners daughter

Hi i help to look after the animals and interview the volunteers for the quarterly newsletter.

I run our social media pages and help with the general running of the office processes.

Owners Son

Hi I mow the lawns and fields at Maynards, chop wood and help to look after the animals.

Maynards Sanctuary Manager / Pawtons Doggy Daycare Manager

Hello my name is Katie, I started actively volunteering at Maynard’s Sanctuary in November 2022. I have been involved with Maynard’s, since Joanna and Phil decided to rescue animals. Until recently I spent 10 years working at Buttercups sanctuary for Goats and part of the charitable aims is to rehome rescued goats. On the 12th of May 2021 I visited Maynards to do a home check and the rest is history, immediately in my heart I knew Maynard’s would be the perfect place for goats. A few months later after the works were completed I delivered five Boer goats, who have landed on their feet since arriving. With a few more now added since.

Ever since I was child I always wanted to work with animals and to make this dream, reality I studied hard, I spent three years studying at Hadlow college and received a distinction in Agriculture, following the success of this course I completed with a 2:1 degree in International Agriculture through the university of Greenwich. Whilst studying I was working and gaining experience in the field.

My previously role at Guide Dogs, gave me much knowledge in working with dogs and I gained many qualifications whilst working there, along with my two pet Labradors, dogs have become a huge part of my life.

I love all animals and Maynard’s sanctuary provides this and it’s such a calm and peaceful environment. This is why i decided to join their team as I am passionate about animal welfare and at home surrounded by animals. If you are looking for being involved with something worthwhile, I would highly recommend Maynard’s it’s a wonderful friendly environment.

Newsletter Editor / Volunteer

Hi I’m Lizzie, I started volunteering at Maynards in 2022 after a long hospital stay for Crohn’s treatment. I was feeling anxious and struggling to get back to daily life. A family friend mentioned Maynards Sanctuary to me over coffee, as as soon as I found out about the alpacas I was sold! Since then, I’ve come to Maynards almost every weekend and my mental and physical health has improved immensely since I started. I love spending time with the animals and the quiet time in nature is extremely therapeutic. I’ve also had the opportunity to write the quarterly newsletter for Maynards. Having a space to contribute to the community and document all we do each year is really rewarding. Since I started volunteering, I’ve been able to get back to my studies at university and I feel more confident than ever.

Owner

Owner

Owners daughter

Hi i help to look after the animals and interview the volunteers for the quarterly newsletter.

I run our social media pages and help with the general running of the office processes.

Owners Son

Hi I mow the lawns and fields at Maynards, chop wood and help to look after the animals.

Newsletter Editor / Volunteer

Hi I’m Lizzie, I started volunteering at Maynards in 2022 after a long hospital stay for Crohn’s treatment. I was feeling anxious and struggling to get back to daily life. A family friend mentioned Maynards Sanctuary to me over coffee, as as soon as I found out about the alpacas I was sold! Since then, I’ve come to Maynards almost every weekend and my mental and physical health has improved immensely since I started. I love spending time with the animals and the quiet time in nature is extremely therapeutic. I’ve also had the opportunity to write the quarterly newsletter for Maynards. Having a space to contribute to the community and document all we do each year is really rewarding. Since I started volunteering, I’ve been able to get back to my studies at university and I feel more confident than ever.