HOWND has been awarded PetQuip Marketing Project of the Year as well as Pet Product of the Year (Food & Treats) at the annual PATS gala awards dinner. This is the second year running that the ethical pet care brand has been honoured to win two prestigious PetQuip Golds.

This year HOWND won Marketing Project of the Year Award for its viral annual Bring Your Dog To Work Day campaign and Pet Product of the Year Award for its newly launched 100% natural Hemp Wellness Treats.

"It is an incredible honour to win two Golds, and a complete surprise to win again this year - we are completely chuffed," says Mark Hirschel, co-director of HOWND.

"Both awards are validation of all the hard work we've put into creating our first vegetarian dog treats, and our commitment of five years organising Bring Your Dog To Work day that raises thousands of pounds for animal welfare as well as an incredible marketing platform for the business sponsors.

"It is a bold step for us to enter the treat market, but we are great believers in the health benefits of hemp, and after the success of our vegan Hemp by HOWND skin balms, we decided to launch treats using the same wonder ingredient.

"The reaction has been incredibly positive and now to win a gold for them is fantastic."

HOWND is passionate about innovating ethical products for the pet care market and constantly strives to keep disrupting the industry with innovative new products. At PATS 2018 the team launched its new Miracle Hand Barrier Serum, a cruelty-free certified protective skin serum that is set to be a game changer for professional groomers.

Co-director Jo Amit adds: "We are so proud of our PetQuip win; the recognition from the industry is invaluable to us as a business.  Our Hemp Wellness Treats have been incredibly well received by the trade, as has the new Miracle Hand Serum which will be available online late October. Watch out for some exciting, innovative products for both trade and consumers coming soon."

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