18/06/2025
💕Time to reintroduce myself!💕
(Sorry it’s a long one!)
My name is Lily Rawson. I’m 21 and have grown up around lots of animals and have been lucky enough to have owned a fair few species from stick insects and lizards to dogs and (loaned) horses. Currently I only have my family dog, Molly!
I have been riding since I was 3 and was lucky enough to share my first pony at 11. I have shared lots of ponies and horses from that point onwards, improving and doing some competitions.
In 2011, my family fostered a brood bitch Hearing Dog, Molly, who proceeded to have 3 litters of lovely cocker spaniel puppies. Although I was young, I remember all of it and treasure the experience of raising puppies from birth to 8 weeks old. Later on, I also helped the Hearing Dogs charity by training junior dogs in their first stages of training, specifically for the dogs to be paired with children.
After finishing my GCSE’s I decided to go to BCA to study Level 3 Animal Management. This was a 2 year course that enhanced my knowledge greatly. This included subjects like dog behaviour, law, welfare, anatomy and science. I finished at BCA in 2022 graduating with a triple distinction.
With this diploma, I wanted to help animals in any way I could and continue with my love for them. I started at RSPCA and worked with some really heartbreaking cases experiencing lots of highs and lows. Helping these animals find their love for humans again and finding their forever homes filled me with joy.
Amidst all of this, I managed to fit in some work experience in various places like The Goat Centre, Kew Little Pigs, Bruce’s Doggy Daycare and ZSL Whipsnade zoo, gaining extra practical experience with a huge variety of species!
I then created Lily’s Complete Canines to continue with the intention of helping animals (and their owners this time!). Whether that was giving them enriching walks or simply popping in to say hello. Seeing all the dogs getting so excited when I walk through the door is definitely one of the best parts of this job!
I look forward to continuing with all your pets, it has been such a great first year already and I can’t wait to see where this year goes!
Lily :)
