Specialist petcare retailer Just for Pets has teamed up with the UK’s biggest delivery network Just Eat, enabling millions of customers to order petcare products for same day delivery.

It’s the first time an on-demand delivery platform has signed with a specialist petcare brand on such a scale. The partnership will launch in 18 Just for Pets stores and one DOG store in Cirencester this week, before rolling out to other pet retailers in the coming months.

Just Eat animal lovers will be able to order thousands of their favourite pet products straight to their door – including dry, wet and frozen raw food for dogs and cats, as well as treats, grooming products and toys. 

The news follows research conducted by PA Consulting, on behalf of Just Eat Takeaway.com earlier this year, which found that three in four people who have ordered on-demand groceries in the past believe it will become a part of their daily lives. 

The study of 4,000 European customers identified eight key moments which drive grocery and retail orders on the app - examples included staple stop ups, gift giving and emergency care packages for loved ones. This new partnership with the family owned pet store chain aims to serve these missions and more.

Claire Pointon, Managing Director at Just Eat, said: “The UK is a nation of ardent animal lovers and so we’re thrilled to team up with Just for Pets, enabling our millions of customers to treat and delight their pets. Demand for rapid delivery continues to grow as customers see the benefit, and Just Eat is proud to be leading the charge in empowering everyday convenience - whether that’s groceries via Waitrose, health and beauty essentials from Boots, or, now, emergency pet treats, toys and more.”

Paul Lewis, Managing Director at Just for Pets, said: “We’re so pleased to be Just Eat’s first specialist pet partner, as we look to offer our customers even more convenience. Whether you’ve run out of kibble, struggle to get to the store or need support transporting heavier items, our collaboration with Just Eat offers a new, quick and accessible way to shop and care for your pet. The Just Eat team has been fantastic from start to finish; from offering insights to enhancing the customer experience, with their support we’ve been able to launch quickly and effectively.”

The news follows Just Eat’s recent exciting partnership announcements in the UK and globally, including Waitrose, Boots, Cardfactory, Lovehoney and HelloFresh - demonstrating consumer appetite for convenience for a variety of products and moments.