The Peoples Pet Awards

RESCUE CAT OF THE YEAR FIRE CAT Tiny kitten nearly burnt to death in a bonfire went on to make a miracle recovery after being adopted by the veterinary nurse who saved him.  Fire Cat was rescued by police officers who spotted him lying in the road near a bonfire. He had suffered horrific burns […]

WEBBOX JOY OF PETS AWARD MINTY Cat who lost a leg in a road accident helps seven-year-old Connor cope with severe learning and mobility problems. Despite only having three legs after being hit by a car, Minty is a cat carer for a little boy struggling to cope with complex needs.  Connor Raven, seven, has […]

ANIMAL HERO CHRIS KENT Founder of the K9 Project, bringing together abandoned dogs and people facing challenges in their lives, with remarkable results.  Chris set up the K9 Project in 2008, combining her experience of community and social work with her interest and expertise in animal behaviour.  Programmes include K9 Confidence, for children and young […]

SPECIAL RECOGNITION TUKS LAW Campaigners trying to change the law to stop healthy rescue pets being euthanised by vets. Tuk, a Mioritic Shepherd dog, was rescued from the streets of Romania as a five‑week‑old puppy and rehomed in the UK. But the adoption went wrong and the dog was subsequently advertised on Gumtree despite the […]

SPECIAL RECOGNITION DR DANIEL ALLEN & DEBBIE MATTHEWS Thanks to Daniel’s petition and pressure from campaigners, pet abduction in England is set to become a criminal offence for the first time.  It’s been a growing problem and one that causes untold pain for heartbroken owners. Now, thanks to the work of Dr Daniel Allen and […]

CARING ANIMAL WILSON Therapy pony who brings comfort, companionship and care to the elderly and disabled in care homes, schools and day centres.  When miniature pet pony Wilson first trotted into a rehabilitation care home all the residents fell immediately in love with the charismatic Shetland.  The patients – many with brain injuries – immediately […]