Paws & Pause is a London CIC running a leading nursery style dog daycare AND a recovery to employment programme that changes lives.

Our #PressPlay Trainee Programme supports adults rebuilding after addiction and mental ill health through structured placements, workshops, 1-2-1 goal setting and real responsibility caring for dogs.

Impact (2024/25):

32 trainees supported
79% programme completion
8 job starts, 14 course enrolments, 7 volunteering roles
90% reported increased confidence
100% reported a stronger sense of belonging
22.48% reduction in how much mental health/substance use negatively impacts daily life

We work with NHS and council partners and are now building private partnerships with recovery clinics, mental health practices and wellness providers seeking a trusted aftercare pathway.

Founded in 2019 by Grace Beards & Jodie Larsen, and featured on the Russell Howard Show and BBC London, we’re proof that business can deliver real recovery outcomes.

🐾 Dog daycare: www.pawsandpause.co.uk
🤝 Partnerships: hello@pawsandpause.co.uk


Our purpose designed centres, located in Brixton and Peckham, are places for every pup to come and play. We’re experienced in caring for dogs of all types, from labs to lurchers and everything in between, and provide our guests with a fun packed timetable of tailored daily adventures! 

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