The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.
The Pet Industry Federation Awards not only celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year, but it also provides a fantastic opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course meal with entertainment.
This year’s entries were particularly high-calibre in the pet service sectors, such as home boarding and doggy daycare, reflecting the growth these types of businesses in recent years; and in product innovation - a new category which has proved exceptionally popular. Judges will now focus on whittling these quality finalists down to winners.
This year’s finalists are
Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance)
Digbys Pets & Aquatics, Skegness
Kennelgate – Pets & Friends, Lichfield
The Dog House, London
PetLondon, London
Redpaw Pet Supplies, Plymouth
The Pet Experience, Weymouth
Manufacturer of the Year (sponsored by PATS)
Danish Design
Doodlebone
Marriages Specialist Foods
Naturediet
Natures Menu
Perf1c Bybenji
Export Strategy Award
Benevo
Wildwash
Grooming Business of the Year (sponsored by Jelf)
Barkingham Park Pet Spa, Neath
Canny Cuts, Shrewsbury
KD Grooming Studio, Wincanton
Muddy Pawz, Wakefield
The Dog House, London
Kennel of the Year
Home from Home Pet Care Ltd, Hull
Orchard End Kennels, Crediton
Quintessential Quarters, Stafford
Cattery of the Year
Chequer Trees Cattery, Heathfield
Hedgerows Cattery, Norwich
Lea Wood Cattery, Gainsborough
Mayfield Cattery, Mayfield
The Cats Whiskers, Bedford
Dog Walking Business of the Year
Friends for Pets, Bristol Branch
Happy Hounds, Winchester
Muddy Pawz, Wakefield
Woof Walkies, Wrexham
Home Boarding Business of the Year
Barking Mad, Fife & Kinross
Friends for Pets, Bristol Branch
Holidays 4 Dogs, York
The Pet Joint, Denbigh
Woofies Pet Services, Abergele
Dog Daycare Business of the Year
Buddies Doggy Daycare, London
Claire’s Comfy Canines, Burnham
Doodley Dogs, Crawley
Happy Hounds, Winchester
The Wag Club, London
Willow Tree K9, Biggleswade
Woof Walkies, Wrexham
Product Innovation Award
Naturediet Eco-Friendly Packaging Range
Peak Pet Products Pet Weighter
Pet Trade Innovations Doc & Phoebe’s No Bowl System
Poppy’s Picnic
Siccaro Supreme Pro Dog Drying Robe
SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap Connect
The Groomi
Sustainability Award
Marriages Specialist Foods
Naturediet
Pooch & Mutt
WaggleAntics
Wildwash
The Awards winners will be announced on Tuesday 27 November at a themed black-tie dinner to be held at the Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northamptonshire. Additionally, guests will also discover the recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award and a new Special Award category, presented to someone who has made a unique contribution to the industry.
