We are pleased to share the results of the 2025 Pet and Animal Care Awards. These awards highlight organisations and individuals who are delivering thoughtful, effective services across the pet care landscape. The winners and finalists have demonstrated clear commitment to quality, ethics, and practical outcomes for pets and their owners.
Pet and Animal Care Awards Winners for 2025
Delivering compassionate, dignified end-of-life services for pets, Old Flatts Farm Pet & Equine Crematorium has received the Community Impact Award. Their work is informed by personal experience and centres on providing respectful, tailored support to families. With private facilities and an emphasis on informed decision-making, the service continues to meet a sensitive need in a careful and consistent way.
Recognised with the Sustainability Award, dogAdvisor has built a practical, well-designed online platform for dog owners. Developed by a teenage founder, the site features expert-reviewed articles in a highly readable format, supported by a custom AI chatbot. Its accessible design, carbon-neutral operation and positive user feedback all point to a service built with long-term value in mind.
Help! My Dog earns the title of Pet Care Startup of the Year. The business provides a structured online learning environment for dog owners, with content based on behavioural science and led by veterinary professionals. With thousands of participants and a strong community presence, it has quickly established itself as a credible digital training solution.
The award for Animal Behaviourist of the Year goes to Behavet, a fully remote clinical service specialising in pet behaviour. Their model improves access to qualified behaviourists and supports clients with structured, evidence-based care plans. Operating at scale without compromising on individualisation, Behavet has positioned itself as a reliable source of behavioural expertise.
Pets2impress Ltd is recognised with the Customer Satisfaction Award for its work in canine enrichment and owner engagement. The business has built a loyal client base through creative daycare experiences and community activities. Its emphasis on both physical and mental stimulation helps dogs thrive in safe, well-supervised environments.
Awarded Best Veterinary Clinic, Elite Kennel Fertility combines clinical knowledge with a specific focus on reproductive services. The clinic supports responsible breeding, particularly for vulnerable native breeds, and uses advanced techniques to support long-term preservation efforts. Its client service model and welfare-focused approach underpin its continued recognition.
Paws Above The Rest receives the Best Pet Training Specialist award. The business provides individualised training and behaviour support backed by multiple qualifications. Its focus on one-to-one sessions, positive reinforcement and an understanding of each dog’s needs reflects a practical and experienced approach to canine care.
Based in Northern Ireland, Paws 4 Thought Pet Services has been named Family Business of the Year. The business offers a home-from-home boarding service without kennels, shaped by the founders’ own experience as dog owners. Their accessible, client-focused model has earned consistent demand and recognition in their local area.
Farm Cottage Boarding is the winner of Best Dog Boarding Facility. Since taking on the business in 2024, the owners have invested in facilities, staff training and additional services including doggy daycare, grooming and community events. The result is a well-rounded service that meets both practical and behavioural needs of dogs in their care.
Wag-Wagatha Christie has been awarded the Rising Star Award for its unique approach to holistic, behaviour-informed grooming. The business incorporates accredited grooming techniques alongside practices that help dogs manage anxiety and stress. This includes Canine Flow, Reiki and TTouch, applied in a setting that prioritises animal welfare throughout.
Pet and Animal Care Awards Finalists for 2025
- Henry & Co – Best Dog Grooming Service, Sustainability Award
- Winshaw Woofies – Best Dog Boarding Facility, Pet Care Startup of the Year
- Old Flatts Farm Pet & Equine Crematorium – Family Business of the Year
- Winnie’s World – Animal Behaviourist of the Year
- Help! My Dog – Best Pet Training Specialist
- Behavet – Best Veterinary Clinic, Community Impact Award
- Alessandro Pet Spa – Rising Star Award
- Paws 4 Thought Pet Services – Customer Satisfaction Award
A Broader View of Progress in Pet Care
The 2025 Pet and Animal Care Awards recognise a sector that continues to grow in complexity and public responsibility. This year’s winners and finalists reflect a shift toward accessible, evidence-informed, and welfare-driven services. Whether working with families through difficult decisions or designing training resources that support everyday challenges, these businesses are making a measurable difference.
We are pleased to acknowledge their work. From high-quality care environments to digital tools and behaviour support, the achievements highlighted this year demonstrate what consistent, well-informed practice can accomplish.
From everyone at Altaris Business Awards, congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2025 Pet and Animal Care Awards.
