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Our story
Founded by vets, driven by belief.
The Pet People was founded by two female veterinarians, one a practising clinician, one from international health policy, united by a shared love for animals and the One Health approach.
The founders · Limuru01 · What guides us
Vision, mission & values
Vision
Healthy animals, people & environment
All animals have access to the care they deserve, for healthy animals, people, and the environment.
Mission
Vet-led care, extended outward
To provide vet-led care that keeps animals healthy and happy, while extending that same care to communities who need it most.
Values
Community & inclusion
Community, partnerships, and inclusion. We believe in doing good work together, never alone.
02 · How we work
Vet-led and welfare-centred
Comfort for pets, peace of mind for their people. Every member of our team shares a deep commitment to animal welfare and the highest standards of care.
Care is clinical
Every decision starts with veterinary judgement, not guesswork.
Care is community
Preventive health education travels with us, from Mathare to Kawangware.
Care is shared ground
People, animals and the environment share one health. We work like it.
One Health: human, animal and environmental health are interconnected. Everything we do begins here.
03 · The collection
Made in Kenya, empowering communities
Handcrafted leather collars made by artisans in Nairobi.
Every collar is handcrafted by a local artisan collective, providing sustainable income for women in the community.
A pet care kit supporting both your pet and a family in need.
For every kit sold, we fund a basic pet care package for a household in Mathare or Kawangware.
03 · Our Impact
Impact that matters.
People reached
Animals treated
Projects completed
Partners
04 · The team
Meet the founders
Dr. Vanessa Maritim
Co-Founder & Veterinary Clinician
A practising veterinarian who saw that her clients needed a facility that offered holistic, full-circle pet care — the kind only a place like The Pet People could provide.
Dr. Sophie Masika
Co-Founder & One Health Policy
Brings an international health-policy background and a One Health perspective, advocating for animal welfare through community education and systemic change.
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