The Peoples Pet Awards

SPECIAL RECOGNITION LOUISE RUSSELL Founded a unique charity to tackle loneliness among the elderly by matching them with rescue animals. Louise worked in the corporate world for almost two decades before deciding she wanted to do something different and give back. She realised she could address the issue of loneliness in the over 60’s by […]

INTERNET SENSATION BILLY Lurcher who captured the hearts of millions after a video showed him faking a limp in sympathy with his injured owner. Window cleaner Russell Jones, from Hertfordshire, broke his ankle in a fall. After trying out his new crutches on a short walk outside he noticed that his hyperactive lurcher Billy had begun […]

INSPIRATION AWARD PARK PALACE PONIES Inspirational riding school which has introduced thousands of inner-city children to riding and the joy of being around horses. The bond between humans and horses has always been special. And Park Palace Ponies is an inspirational riding school that has introduced thousands of inner-city children to riding and the joy […]

CAT OF THE YEAR MR LONDON MEOW Hospital therapy cat loved by patients, staff and his thousands of social media followers.  And as well as helping poorly people feel better Mr London Meow makes everyone smile too – with his wardrobe of purr-fectly amazing outfits! The dapper four-year-old is often pictured on his Instagram account […]

DOGS TRUST DOG OF THE YEAR MAX Staffie bred for fighting before being rescued has become an ambassador of hope in a bid to break the stigma associated with his breed. Staffordshire bull terriers have become one of the most unwanted and hard to home dogs. But 12-year-old Max, who had a brutal start in […]

WEBBOX JOY OF PETS AWARD MAGGIE Blind dog once used for target practice now brings comfort to others as therapy dog. By rights wonder dog Maggie shouldn’t even be here. Horrifically abused, she fought back against all the odds – and is now a much-loved therapy dog bringing peace and comfort to others. Maggie’s remarkable […]