Meet The Team

Beverly moved to Cornwall in 2017 from Oxfordshire where she owned a Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, which she and her partner designed and built from scratch when hydrotherapy for dogs was in its infancy.

Beverly also qualified as a dog trainer and behaviourist many years ago and has been working with dogs for over 30 years. She has also been involved in the sharp end of dog rescue for over 20 years and has 2 rescue dogs of her own, has fostered many others all of which have gone on to find loving, forever homes.

Beverly brings her enthusiasm, passion and many years of relevant experience to overseeing the running of the St Francis centre.

Ruth is a Qualified Pet Behaviourist and veterinary nurse based in Falmouth. She is a mum to 3 amazing children and has 3 wonderful dogs (2 rescue) & a menagerie of rehomed smaller pets including chickens, rabbits, fish, a bearded dragon and tortoise.

She worked as a veterinary nurse in veterinary practices for 22 years, in all aspects of veterinary care and later specialised in helping pets with behaviour issues. Ruth spent 19 years at Rosemullion veterinary practice and in 2019 decided to set up on her own offering pet behaviour services independently.

Using kind positive training methods, Ruth works with all breeds of dogs and all types of behaviour problems.

With over 15 years of experience working with dogs, Molly has dedicated her career to improving the lives of animals. She began working in kennels at the age of 16, where Happy Staffie Rescue housed their dogs, before joining Blue Cross to rehabilitate dogs and cats while studying for her BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour.

After graduating, Molly became a Puppy Training Supervisor at Guide Dogs, helping to train future assistance dogs for their important roles. In 2025, she made the big move to Cornwall to join St Francis Dogs Home as Kennel Manager, combining her love of animal welfare with her passion for supporting both dogs and the people who care for them.

Outside of work, Molly lives on a farm with her partner, with four hardworking Collies, and two lively Spaniels. She has a particular passion for dog training and enjoys helping dogs flourish by understanding and channelling their natural instincts and breed-specific behaviours.

Lizzie has over 12 years of experience working with dogs and a variety of other animals, having begun her journey in dog rescue at 14 years old. Over the years, she has worked with a range of dog rescues, boarding kennels, and animal sanctuaries, caring for small animals, farm animals and wildlife- with bats holding a special place as her favourite animal!

Originally from Singapore, Lizzie moved to Cornwall several years ago after spending more than six years helping to rehabilitate and care for stray and abandoned street dogs, a cause that remains especially close to her heart. She has also fostered several dogs and a cat, and previously also worked as a self-employed pet sitter and dog walker.

Passionate about continually developing her skills, Lizzie has completed a range of training courses in animal husbandry and behaviour, and is always looking to expand her knowledge to provide the best possible care for the animals she works with. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors and can often be found sea swimming, camping, creating artwork, or tending to her vegetable patch.

Nicola has 15 years’ experience in the animal industry, working with a variety of animals from small domestic animals, exotics to wildlife. Her heart lies with animals rescue, especially dogs and this is where her enthusiasm and passion is channelled.

Nicola holds a BSc (hons) degree in Zoology, a Level 4 Canine Behaviour qualification and various in-house training and certificates. She has a keen interest in pet nutrition which she is hoping to study to obtain her qualification.

She has 3 children and 2 rescue dogs, Yurek and Penny, 2 rescue tortoises, and a Rainbow Boas and has fostered many dogs who have gone on to find loving homes.

Nicola first came to St Francis 2 years ago as a volunteer and now as the Rehoming Coordinator and loves the rewards that rescue offers.

Caitlin has been part of St Francis since April 2026. Originally from Leicestershire, she moved to Cornwall three years ago and has fallen in love with the area.

She has a foundation degree in Animal Management and a BSc Honours in Applied Zoology, she has also participated in some incredible turtle conservation work in Greece that fueled her passion for animal care.

Caitlin also has previous work experience at a dog kennel, which has shaped her understanding of animal welfare. In her free time, she enjoys sea swimming, running with her family dog, and spending quality time with the family. She is enthusiastic about connecting with nature and is excited to be part of the team.

Trinity has always been passionate about dogs and their welfare. She’s had wide experience across the canine world, from grooming and walking, to training and behaviour, and holds various qualifications in dog behaviour.

Since she started working with rescue dogs, Trinity has found the area she is most passionate about – rehabilitating dogs and finding them loving forever homes. Trinity has supported St Francis since moving to Cornwall a decade ago and is thrilled to now be working with some of their trickier cases in the newly refurbished kennels.

Sammy joined the St Francis team in March 2026 to support the charity with fundraising and promotion. She has a degree in Wildlife Education and Media and has spent the majority of her career supporting charities in Cornwall. Professionally, Sammy has worked at the RSPCA Cornwall Branch and Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre leading fundraising and marketing, and was also a trustee for Prickles and Paws hedgehog rescue before heading off on maternity leave.

Her focus will be to increase the charity’s opportunities within fundraising, including donations, legacies, trusts and foundation applications, businesses sponsorship and community fundraising, whilst also strengthening the charity’s promotional literature and reach.

Sammy enjoys her life by the sea with her surfer husband Bruce, 2 year old son, Fin, and her beloved animals: Labrador x Springer, Todd, rescue Lurcher, Diego, and cantankerous old cat, Jess. Animals have always been a huge passion for her, and she loves that she can use her professional skills to support rescue dogs in need for a genuine grass roots charity.