Our Origin Story…
Hello I’m Lauren, Co-Founder of Find Your Paws and the little chocolate drop with me above is Winston. He’s my Miniature Liver Parti Schnauzer and the reason I set up Find Your Paws!
In 2022 when I began my pet search I had no idea that my journey would lead me to creating a pet advertising platform of my own.
After days spent complaining to my best friend of 20 years (and now Co-Founder, Fran) on how unethical, confusing and time consuming trying to find a puppy was, we arrived at the same question. How come the rest of the world has modernised yet finding your pet still feels so outdated?
It wasn’t something Fran and I expected to do, however, after learning just how desperate breeders and buyers were for a solution to the problem that was now so obvious and nearly two years of rigorous research into the market – Find Your Paws was born.
A Quest For The Perfect Pup
My family have always loved Schnauzers for their intelligence, quirky personalities and inquisitive but often stubborn nature. Having suffered with asthma my whole life, finding a hypoallergenic breed that didn’t malt was important for me.
After seeing a rare brown Schnauzer online, that was it, I had my heart set on finding a breeder so began scouring the internet for what I didn’t realise was going to be an almost impossible find!
I quickly realised that the available resources were extremely limited. Traditional methods of searching for a pet were outdated, untrustworthy, and lacked the comprehensive approach I needed to match me with a responsible breeder. I knew I wanted a Miniature Schnauzer but was it actually the right breed for me?
As a first time pet owner and with nobody in my close circle owning a pet, I desperately needed this support.
The Shocking Reality of Pet Advertising
As I delved deeper into my search, I encountered a long list of challenges that left me even more confused. Existing platforms were riddled with suspicious listings, unreliable sellers, and a lack of transparency that made the process not only frustrating but also emotionally taxing.
The absence of a centralised platform where reputable breeders and loving pet owners could connect with genuine people that put animal welfare first, became glaringly apparent.
The Inception of Find Your Paws
Fuelled by passion and driven by the desire to create a better alternative, myself and Fran, got to work to realise the platform that we wanted to use. Find Your Paws will change the way people find and connect with cat and dog breeders, offering tonnes of useful features to bridge the gap between pet seekers and trusted advertisers.
With a user-friendly interface, comprehensive listings, informative breeder profiles, an easy-to-use pet visit scheduler and stringent verification processes for registered breeders, Find Your Paws is quickly gaining traction among breeders, industry professionals and pet organisations and charities alike.
Our commitment to transparency, authenticity, and responsible pet ownership sets us apart in a saturated market, earning us the reputation of the trusted resource for finding the perfect pet companion.
Looking to the Future
The journey to find my beloved Winston may have started as a personal quest, but it soon blossomed into a mission to transform the pet finding landscape for others. In a world where technology is constantly evolving, it’s essential that the pet industry is keeping pace!
As we look to the future, Find Your Paws stands as a testament to what can be achieved when passion, innovation, and dedication come together to make a difference.
Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, transparency, and responsible pet breeding and ownership, the platform continues to make a significant impact, one paw at a time.