In This Issue
Telford pet shop closes down on the spot
Greedy vet jailed for pet insurance scam
Win a night's stay at PATS Harrogate
PetQuip Industry Awards - The full list of finalists
Pet Revolution to showcase natural WildWash shampoos at PATS
Free places announced at Federation’s export seminar at flagship event
Animology Grooming Championship held In Slovakia
ORIJEN launches freeze-dried treats in UK
One in four cats have been attacked in their homes
New Kennel Club website launched
Pet advisor's stunt raises cash for rabbit welfare
Collarways appoints new Sales Executive
Ancol supports Birmingham Dogs Home Sunnyside
Pets at Home to feed thousands of abandoned dogs
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PetQuip Industry Awards - The full list of finalists
 

The PetQuip Industry Awards are set to be a strongly contested affair after the finalists for the September showpiece were announced.

The awards, sponsored by Burgess Petcare, Westland, Petface, Group55 and PATS, are aimed at bringing together suppliers and retailers in the UK and internationally.

List of Finalists
UK Pet Retailer of the Year

  • The Natural Pet Pantry, Gosport, Hants
  • Just for Pets, Nationally
  • Diddy Dapper Dogs, Morecambe, Lancs
  • Tails ’n’ Whiskers, Oakham, Rutland
  • Scampers, Soham, Cambs
  • Not Just Pets, Bath, Wilts
  • Dobbies, Atherstone, Warks

International Pet Retailer of the Year

  • Musti ja Mirri Oy – Finland
  • Ranzijn Tuin & Dier – Holland
  • Animax – Romania
  • Aveve – Belgium

 Groomer of the Year

  • Joanne Angus
  • Colin Taylor
  • Zoe Duffy
  • Alison Rogers

Supplier of the Year

  • Lily’s Kitchen
  • Burgess Petcare
  • Hagen
  • Symply Petfoods
  • Natures Menu
  • Beaphar UK
  • Gor Pets
  • Wagg

Wholesaler of the Year

  • Collarways
  • Peregrine Livefoods
  • Pet Revolution
  • Vital Pet Products
  • Pedigree Wholesale
  • Bestpets

Pet Product Innovation of the Year

  • EezyEat4Pets with the Eezy Eat Collar 
  • Baggee & Doggee with the Baggee Lush range
  • Animal Care College with their Pet Shop Assistant Course
  • Group 55/Animology with Fox Poo Shampoo
  • Pure Pet Food for their pet food range
  • Pooch & Mutt for their Treats
  • Pet Revolution with the Wildwash
  • Westland for the Natures Feast range

Pet Product Exporter of the Year

  • Dog Rocks
  • Group 55 Ltd
  • Litter Kwitter
  • Get Off
  • James & Steel
  • Barking Heads/Meowing Heads
  • The Canny Company

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