Hi, I am Gail Hammonds the Managing Director of Woof n Ready. Ever since I was a child I have had a genuine love for animals and this passion has driven me to set up Woof n Ready after 25 years as a senior retail manager with ASDA.  I consider myself very lucky and fortunate to have the opportunity to shift careers and work within a sector that gives me so much reward each and every single day. I am currently studying for my national diploma in canine care and behaviour. I used to work on a voluntary basis for the RSPCA in Walsall, which was great as I got to spend lots of time with the rescue animals. My passion for animals has been very evident throughout my life with my constant family of pets including, Sally the jack Russell, Kizzy the cat with bags of attitude, Rainbow the one legged budgie and Jasper, Jake, Stripe, Muzzie, Fudge, Pinky and Bugsy the rabbit crew and not forgetting Squeak the guinea pig!! My best friend at the minute is a lovable rogue called Mpenzi , a black Labrador.  His name originates from the Swahili meaning much loved and believe me he definitely is by everyone who meets him.  He was named as a mark of respect for the many friends I made during my time spent out in Africa working voluntarily as a teacher and setting up a sponsorship programme in an area called Mtwapa near to Mombasa. If you would like to read more about the sponsorship programme log onto www.getjealous.com/mpenzi He is now 3 years old, you may well have seen us down Burbage Common, he will have been the dog jumping in the muddiest puddle, his favourite pastime! I hope my passion for animals will speak for itself through your pets experiences with Woof n Ready.