The dog walking and pet sitting firm, We Love Pets, has been recognised as one of the UK's top franchises.

The Berkshire-based company was placed at No 66 in the list produced by industry magazine Elite Franchise 100.

The magazine recognises the country's brightest businesses and ranks them according to a range of criteria from their financial performance and heritage in the industry to their contribution to the community and the way they embrace innovation.

We Love Pets has been providing dog walking and pet sitting services to thousands of customers for 10 years.

Each branch is owned as a franchise, supported by a head office team of business, marketing and pet experts, vet nurse and solicitor.

"We’re delighted with the success of our franchisees, they have all complemented our ethos of looking after people and pets," said strategic director Jo White.