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More than just a walk in the park
February 8, 2022
ALIX NORMAN meets Cyprus’ professional dogwalkers – the people who have packed in high-flying corporate careers to pursue their passion for puppies
“’You went to university to pick up dog poo?’ That’s what my friends always ask me!” laughs Maria Charalambous. “They can’t believe I studied so hard, spent years in marketing for a top luxury goods company, and then gave it all up to start a career that involves picking up dog waste! And yet,” she adds, “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been!”
Limassol-based Maria, who founded dog walking and pet sitting agency For Cats, Dogs and Love, is one of a new breed of dog walker who confound our expectations of the job. Highly educated veterans of the corporate world, these are the people who have renounced seminars, suits, and stress to live a joyous existence around animals.