2025 Categories
Key Dates
1 July 2025 - Awards open for entry.15 September 2025 – Closing date for nominations.
22 September 2025 – Public Voting opens.
15 November 2025 – Public Voting closes.
Please note: All category winners will be selected based on who receives the highest number of votes overall.
Rising Star Award (Newcomer Under 1 Year)
This award celebrates a newcomer who has made a strong impact in the pet industry through innovation, dedication, and fresh ideas. It honours their promising start and potential to shape the future of pet care and services.
Favourite Small Pet Business (Under 3 employees)
This award honours a standout small business that punches above its weight—delivering exceptional service, building strong customer bonds, and making a real difference in the community. A true example of passion, resilience, and impact in the pet industry.
Pet Product of the Year
This award recognizes the most popular and trusted pet product—whether physical or digital, such as food, treats, toys, accessories, or pet-focused apps and services—that enhances the lives of pets and their owners through quality, innovation, and usefulness.
Favourite Pet Grooming Company
This award honours a grooming company that delivers outstanding care, comfort, and style for pets. Recognised for expert services—from bathing to styling—the winner prioritises pet well-being and customer satisfaction, creating a positive grooming experience every time.
Favourite Pet Retailer
This award honours a pet shop—online or physical—that goes the extra mile for pets and their people. From quality products to reliable service, the winner delivers a top-notch shopping experience that keeps tails wagging and customers coming back.
Favourite Dog Food Brand
This award recognises a dog food brand that has consistently demonstrated excellence in providing high-quality, nutritious, and balanced food products for dogs. This prestigious accolade celebrates the brand's commitment to ensuring the health, well-being, and happiness of dogs through the creation of exceptional food formulations. The recipient of this award is a brand that has earned the trust and loyalty of pet owners by delivering superior nutrition and taste, thereby enriching the lives of countless dogs and contributing to their overall vitality and longevity.
Favourite Cat Food Brand
This award recognises a cat food brand that has consistently demonstrated excellence in providing high-quality, nutritious, and delicious food for feline companions. This prestigious award celebrates the brand's commitment to formulating nutritious diets that contribute to the overall health and well-being of cats. The recipient of this award is honoured for their dedication to producing cat food that meets the dietary needs of cats, supports their vitality, and satisfies their discerning palates. Winning this award signifies the brand's commitment to promoting feline nutrition and enhancing the lives of beloved feline friends.
Favourite Dog Boarding Facility
This award recognises a dog boarding facility that provides safe, comfortable, and loving care for dogs while their owners are away. The winner is known for exceptional service, a welcoming environment, and peace of mind for pet owners.
Favourite Doggy Daycare
This award honours the most trusted and caring dog daycare, known for its safe, clean, and welcoming environment. The winner’s dedicated team treats every dog like family, creating a positive experience for both pets and their owners.
Favourite Dog Trainer
This award celebrates a dog trainer recognised for their exceptional skill, patience, and dedication. They build strong bonds between dogs and owners, teaching effectively and making a positive impact on many furry lives.
Favourite Cat Boarding Facility
This award celebrates the exceptional care and accommodations provided by a cat boarding facility to its feline guests. This prestigious accolade recognises the facility's commitment to creating a serene, stimulating, and comfortable environment for cats while their owners are away. The winning facility is renowned for its attentive staff, clean and calming facilities, enriching play areas, and dedication to ensuring the well-being and contentment of every cat in their care. This award acknowledges the positive impact the facility has on the lives of both cats and their owners, providing peace of mind and a nurturing environment for beloved feline companions.
Favourite Pet Sitting Company
This award celebrates a pet sitting company that goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care, comfort, and peace of mind. From reliability to genuine compassion, the winner consistently delivers a home-away-from-home experience for every pet they look after.
Favourite Pet Relocation Company
This award honours a pet relocation company that ensures safe, smooth, and compassionate moves for pets and their owners. The winner excels in expert care, seamless logistics, and alleviating the stress of relocation with reliable, trusted service.
Favourite Veterinary Clinic
This award is presented to the veterinary clinic that consistently demonstrates excellence in providing compassionate care, top-notch medical services, and outstanding customer service to pets and their owners. This prestigious award recognises the clinic's dedication to the well-being of animals and their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of veterinary care.
Favourite Cat-Friendly Clinic (must be ISFM certified)
This award honours veterinary clinics that excel in creating a calm, compassionate, and cat-friendly environment. Recognised for stress-free care and expert handling, the winner shows true dedication to feline health and comfort.
Veterinary Surgeon of the Year
This award celebrates the dedication and exemplary service of a veterinary surgeon who has made a significant impact in the field of animal care. This individual is recognised for their exceptional clinical skills, compassion towards both animals and their owners, and their commitment to advancing the well-being of animals. The award serves to honour their contributions to the veterinary profession and their unwavering passion for promoting the health and welfare of animals.
Favourite Specialist Pet Service
This category recognises businesses and professionals offering advanced or niche services that go beyond everyday pet care. From physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to acupuncture, behavioural therapy, mobility aids, and holistic treatments—these providers play a vital role in enhancing pets’ quality of life. Entrants should demonstrate expert knowledge, client trust, and a measurable impact on pet wellbeing through specialised care.
Pet-Friendly Hotel of the Year
This award honours a hotel that goes the extra mile to welcome dogs with comfort, care, and pet-friendly amenities. The winner provides a seamless, enjoyable stay for both dogs and their owners.
Pet-Friendly Restaurant of the Year
This award celebrates a restaurant that warmly welcomes dogs, offering a pet-friendly atmosphere, thoughtful amenities, and a dining experience both pups and their people can enjoy.