CATS or dogs, fish or birds, snakes or geckos – we love our pets.
Four-legged friends and feathered friends quickly become part of the family.
We wanted our next Best of 2024 category to honour those people in Wirral who help our pets when they’re hurt or who take them for walks while we’re at work.
One copy of the Wirral Globe counts for five votes in the Best of 2024 competition so it’s time to have your say about who deserves the award for Wirral’s Best for Pets.
Since its launch in April, we’ve looked at a whole host of categories from hair and nails to pies and roast dinners, and from cocktails and breakfast to fitness and fish and chips.
Next up was pets.
We were inundated with nominations for vets and pet sitters as well as dog walkers and groomers and we’ve shortlisted the top ten, who will battle it out to be named Best for Pets in Wirral.
Now we need your help to choose the winner from our ten shortlisted nominees.
There are three ways to vote:
1. Search for the Best for Pets shortlist post on our Wirral Globe Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote
2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes
3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (Wednesday, July 24 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes
(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)
Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, July 28 and we will be announcing the winner next week.
Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday.
OUR 10 BEST FOR PETS SHORTLIST:
Sanderson Vet
Sanderson Vets, Pensby Road, Heswall
The team at Sanderson Vets are “kind and caring at all times” and “their care is second to none”.
One nomination said: “They always take great care of our dog Barney – he loves it there.
“Very helpful and knowledgeable staff and they always make a big fuss of him.”
For more details go to facebook.com/sandersonvet
Reinforced Canine, Wirral
One happy customer said: “My two dogs are so well looked after with Mike and Sam and we would never go anywhere else.
“I am always reassured that my beloved dogs are taken good care of and they go above and beyond for pets and their owners.”
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561743539962
Dogs Go - Training Academy & Dog Daycare
Dogs Go – Training Academy and Dog Daycare, Arrowe Park Road, Birkenhead
One nomination said: “Not only do they have soft play and a bouncy castle for pups to part on, they also have private fields that are perfect for reactive dogs, indoor and outdoor daycare, which is amazing, and they host meet ups and play sessions.
“They cater for every single dog and we highly recommend them.”
For more details go to facebook.com/DogsGoLive
Centre Paws Ltd
Centre Paws Ltd, Wallasey
Customers can’t recommend this business enough with furry friends loving the time they spend here.
One dog owner said: “My dog loves it when Katie comes to pick him up and he has a great time with the other dogs.
“It’s such a great doggy daycare with lots of facilities that can be hired too.”
For more details go to facebook.com/CentrePaws
Celandine Wood Animal Rescue
Celandine Wood Animal Rescue, Heswall
A small rescue focusing on giving animals a second chance, from wildlife to domestic pets.
One nomination said: “They go above and beyond helping wildlife and rehoming at risk animals.
“There is no other vet who does what they do.
“They are caring and compassionate and provide safety for vulnerable animals.”
For more details go to facebook.com/celandinewoodrescue
Furry Tails Dog World
Furry Tails Dog World, Breck World, Wallasey
One pet owner said: “The daycare is fantastic with loads of enrichment for the dogs and staff treat them so well.
“They also offer training classes and hold special events for owners and their dogs.
“Our dog loves it there so much!”
For more details go to facebook.com/furrytailsdogworldwirral
Bark & Bones Dog Walking Wirral
Bark & Bones Dog Walking Wirral, Moreton
One nomination said: “Sian at Bark & Bones is simply amazing.
“She truly cares about all the dogs she walks and she puts 100 per cent each day.
“She always plans according to weather and each dog’s temperament.
“I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
For more details go to facebook.com/barkandbonesdogwalkingwirral
Banes World - Pet Services
Banes World Pet Services
One happy customer said: “We have used Hannah for two years and she is an amazing pet sitter.
“My youngest dog has health issues and she meets all his needs, looking after our fur babies in her own home.
“Without her we wouldn’t be able to go on holiday – she’s amazing.”
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082477703081
The Cat Butler
The Cat Butler, Wirral
Pet owners say Helen at The Cat Butler offers a “fantastic cat sitting service” in the comfort of their own home while families are able to go on holiday.
One said: “The love and attention given to our cat while we’re away is second to none.
“We get updates, videos and pictures giving us peace of mind.”
For more details go to thecatbutler.co.uk/location/wirral
The Dog Wash Company
The Dog Wash Company, Marcus Street, Birkenhead
One nomination said: “The dog daycare is like an adventure playground for dogs!
“They also have a grooming salon and a pet shop and do free grooms for rescue dogs.
“They have hearts of gold.”
For more details go to facebook.com/TheDogWashCompany
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