This weekend, we came together for our annual Petpals conference, and it was truly inspiring! Franchisees united under the theme Inspiring Growth & Success to share knowledge, collaborate, and celebrate a successful year.
If you’ve ever considered combining your love for animals with a thriving business opportunity, now is the perfect time to explore becoming a Petpals franchisee.
As we prepare to welcome the New Year, fireworks light up the sky in celebration. However, these festivities can often cause significant stress for our pets. To help your furry companions transition peacefully into the new year, consider these 10 essential safety tips:
5 Holiday Pet Hazards to Avoid: Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe This Season. The holiday season is a time of joy, gatherings, and delicious treats – but it can also be filled with hidden dangers for your pets.
At Petpals, we are celebrating a remarkable milestone that cements our position as one of the UK’s leading pet care providers. We are thrilled to announce that Petpals has been recognised in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards (EF100), ranking among the Top 100 Franchises in the UK for the forth year in a row!
For James Callow, launching his Petpals franchise in Crawley was more than just a career move – it was a long-awaited return to his roots.
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a pet care franchisee entails? From early morning dog walks and managing client bookings to advocating for industry change, pet care franchisee David Gray of Petpals Darlington is always on the go!
Bonfire Night can be exciting for us, but for pets, the loud noises and bright flashes of fireworks can be overwhelming. Here are seven expert tips to help them stay calm and comfortable during fireworks.
The law in relation to the ownership of birds changed on 1st October 2024.
The change in legislation is to ensure that AHPA have an accurate record of kept birds and have an ability to issue guidance and advice in the event of a serious outbreak of a ‘bird flu’ event.
Did you know that September is Happy Cat Month? To celebrate, we want to share some top tips and expert advice from our in-house vet to help cat owners keep their furry friends both healthy and happy.
We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to our Petpals family: Suzie Mossman, who will be leading Petpals Sefton, and Charlotte Arnold, who will be heading up Petpals Sidcup. Their passion for pets and commitment to providing top-notch pet care make them perfect fits for our network.
It’s important to be prepared with how to keep your pets safe and cool in the heat. We’ve put together some top tips to ensure their safety and comfort during the hotter months. Find out the best ways to keep your pets cool, hydrated, and happy all summer long.
In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to ensure your hamster’s happiness and well-being.
As Easter approaches, it’s important to remember that this festive holiday can bring potential hazards for our beloved pets. Here are some essential safety tips to ensure your furry friends have a happy and healthy Easter.
We attended the glitzy EF100 Awards Ceremony in London to be presented with our esteemed Top 100 franchises award.
Petpals kicked off the year with a fur-tastic conference that surpassed expectations. The event went above and beyond, said Petpals Director, Kevin Thackrah, offering talks and round-table discussions that provided invaluable insights to strategically position the organisation for sustained growth throughout 2024.
Discover how industry leaders are making a positive impact on furry friends’ lives while building successful businesses.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been nominated for the esteemed Community Builder of the Year Award by Elite Franchise.
Welcome to our Christmas blog, where we delve into essential tips and precautions to safeguard our beloved pets, making this holiday season not just merry but also safe and comfortable for our loyal companions.
Petpals are delighted to announce that we have ranked in Elite Franchise’s Top 100 franchises for 2024 for the third year in a row!
The PCFA recently achieved a significant milestone, earning official recognition from the City of London Corporation as the Primary Authority for its members.
We explore the key aspects of the new regulations, the changes to our services and advise on how pet owners can prepare for the changes.
Launching a new business can be daunting, even for the most determined entrepreneurs. For those entering the world of franchising, the learning curve is substantially reduced when the franchisor has established a proven system for success.
Our resident vet Dr Sophie Bell gives her 7 top tips to keep your pets happy this fireworks night.
A brand encompasses more than just a logo, jingle or colour scheme – it embodies everything consumers know and believe about a business and the experiences they anticipate having.
To celebrate National Cat Month: Join us as we unravel the secrets of our beloved feline friends through 12 captivating facts.
Jean’s Doggie Swim Club is the latest initiative she has started, offering her clients and their furry friends new and exclusive services.
To provide valuable assistance in your decision-making journey, we’ve put together a list of 10 significant factors to take into account when deliberating the purchase of a franchise.
Here, Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals, presents a new outlook that urges pet enthusiasts to explore the untapped potential of investing in a pet-care franchise.
A career in animal care not only contributes to our mental wellbeing but also has a positive impact on our physical health.
Advocating for pets and the industry should be an integral part of every operational process for a pet-care franchise, a commitment that should be reflected in all decisions made by the brand, ranging from recruitment and training to the actual care provided to pets in people’s homes.
As a franchisor, one of the most important aspects of running a successful franchise is maintaining a positive reputation in the communities you serve.
As we enjoy the delicious treats that Easter has to offer, it’s important to remember that some of these can be hazardous to our pets.
With less than 3 weeks to go, Petpals’ Tracey is champing at the bit ahead of running the TCS London Marathon! Petpals are proudly supporting Tracey’s marathon journey, as she prepares to run the painstaking 26.2 miles on 23rd April 2023 to raise money for the Dogs Trust.
It’s Tick bite prevention week. Ticks can cause serious diseases in both pets and humans, including Lyme disease. Here are our top tips on preventing and removing ticks.
Last night we had the honour of attending the HSBC UK sponsored EF100 award ceremony in London which celebrates the best and brightest franchises Britain has to offer.
Petpals’ Kevin Thackrah discusses the importance of bringing your network together for an annual conference and how the brand uses the event to encourage personal and business development and motivate franchisees for the year ahead.
We know women can do it all, but sometimes the world needs reminding! Even in 2023, there remains a stark disparity in women occupying senior positions in the workplace; with women making up only 30% of leadership roles in the UK, according to a recent LinkedIn report.
In this month’s instalment Petpals Director Kevin Thackrah talks to Elite Franchise magazine to discuss how Petpals are taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint and how, by implementing eco-friendly strategies, franchises can help to preserve the earth whilst attracting customers and prospects alike.
Petpals’ franchisee, Peter Lea, was announced as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards this week in recognition of his ongoing success with his two Petpals businesses: Petpals Bracknell and Petpals Wokingham and Sandhurst.
In this month’s instalment Petpals Director Kevin Thackrah talks to Elite Franchise magazine to discuss the collaboration in forming a new regulatory body the Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA) and how Petpals’ ethics are integral in every business decision.
Petpals are delighted to announce the news that we have ranked in Elite Franchise’s Top 100 franchises for 2023.
In this month’s instalment Petpals Director Kevin Thackrah talks to Elite Franchise magazine to discuss how demonstrating your businesses’ community values and commitment to giving back is a powerful way to show your customers that you are more than just a service provider.
Our resident vet Dr Sophie Bell gives her Fireworks night advice for your pets. Read our top tips to keep your pets safe and calm.
Petpals’ Jane, our accounts and admin manager is just one month away from her biggest running challenge yet – The London Marathon!
Petpals Director, Kevin Thackrah speaks with The Sun on why it’s so important to make sure pet owners seek a qualified pet sitter.
Petpals give an exclusive interview with The Mirror giving top tips on finding the right pet sitter and the major red flags to look out for.
Cat and dog owners in the Sefton area of Liverpool will not be unduly surprised that Petpals owner Sharren Redmond has won a major industry award.
Petpals Director Kevin Thackrah talks to Elite Franchise magazine to discuss the importance of a clear and ethical values structure.
Petpals Director Kevin Thackrah talks to Elite Franchise magazine to discuss how to continually develop your established franchisees.
Petpals director Kevin Thackrah talks to The Scotsman to give 7 expert tips to make sure your dog has a great summer holiday.
As temperatures begin to soar across the UK, it’s time to get prepared to ensure a safe and happy summer with our pooches.
Petpals director Kevin Thackrah speaks to The Mirror to provide dog owners with the ultimate holiday checklist.
Petpals are delighted to announce that Business Woman magazine have listed us in their Top 20 Female-Centric franchise brands list for 2022.
Petpals Director Kevin Thackrah talks to Elite Franchise magazine in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week. A problem shared is a problem halved.
In this months instalment, Kevin gives his advice on how to implement a wide-ranging PR & Marketing strategy.
As we indulge in delicious treats this Easter, it’s important to remember that some of these can be hazardous to our pets.
You may reach a point where your franchise offering is ready to evolve. In times of business expansion, it’s imperative that you consider how any changes you make will impact the landscape of your existing values.
We are often asked for guidance for dogs in season and with the help of our in-house vet, Dr Sophie Bell from Animal Love, we have put together some informational advice on best practices for when your dog is in season.
The reason to prevent ticks in both humans and your pets is that some can carry harmful bacteria’s that can cause Lyme disease and other serious illnesses.
Petpals celebrates Elite Franchise Top 100 Franchise award at HSBC UK sponsored event.
Professional Pet Sitters Week allows us to highlight the advantages of using a professional pet-care provider.
With Valentine’s day around the corner, we are all booking flower deliveries and buying boxes of chocolates for our loved ones, let’s not forget about our furry loved ones as lots of these Valentine’s treats can prove hazardous to them. Please see the top 5 hazardous treats to avoid:
With reports that a mystery dog bug is spreading rapidly throughout the UK, vets are warning dog owners to stay vigilant and aware of the symptoms.
Petpals Director, Kevin Thackrah and Franchisee Peter Lea feature in ‘What Franchise’ magazine.
With 3.2 million households acquiring a pet since the start of the pandemic, the pet-care industry has seen unprecedented growth. Kevin shares his advice on how to handle the challenges that arise in a booming sector.
So with Christmas Day done and dusted, you might be starting to feel the effects of your over-indulgence of food and wine – but with the New Year in sight there is no better time to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. If a more active lifestyle is on your list of goals then read on to discover our top tips on how to keep you and your pets active in the lead up to the New Year and beyond, into 2022.
With reports that pet owners are expected to spend a record £900 million on their four-legged friends this Christmas, it is with no surprise that as a nation of animal lovers we want to spoil our pets rotten. Here at 10 ways to spoil your pet this Christmas.
What a great early Christmas present for pet owners to hear the news that microchipping cats is to become compulsory by law, helping to protect millions of cats across the country.
The festive season is here, it can be easy to forget about all the potential hazards that can effect your pets. To help, Petpals have put together this guide on keeping pets safe and happy during the festive season.
Winter is soon approaching and with it comes a whole set of seasonal challenges for keeping our cats and dogs safe. To help, Petpals has put together this guide on keeping pets safe, happy and healthy.
Petpals Director, Kevin Thackrah to feature in a new monthly column in Elite Franchise Magazine.
Petpals turned 20 this year, so what better way to celebrate than with a fresh new look!
Stiff joints, aching limbs, crows feet, old age comes to us all but how do we know what to look out for when our beloved feline friends start to enter old age.
We all love receiving flowers and choccies from our loved ones but don’t forget that some of these items can prove hazardous to your pets. Please see the top 5 hazardous treats to avoid:
Did you know that many of the products we bring into our homes, especially for Christmas, are highly poisonous for cats and dogs? Please be vigilant this Christmas, to avoid an unnecessary trip to the vets, or worse.
A Petpals franchise has received a letter of thanks from their local Mayor.
An update from Petpals on caring for your pets during Lockdown #2
Read our comprehensive guide to keeping all pets safe and calm during fireworks season.
We know how difficult it can sometimes be for us humans to adjust to the changing of the clocks and darker nights, so let’s help our pets adapt with a few simple actions.
An insight into how we care for your pets in a COVID-safe way.
Are you due to return to work at the end of furlough? Have you thought who is going to look after your dog/puppy? Will he/she suffer from anxiety without you, her constant companion since March 2020? It’s time to start thinking about your pet’s long term welfare now and this article aims to help.
Phil & Bev Haydon owners of Petpals Chelmsford, Maldon and Danbury, praise Petpals’ head office staff for their support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two Petpals franchises have reached the finals of the Pet Industry Federation Awards.
Sallyann and David Gray who run the highly successful Petpals Darlington and Yarm have purchased another territory, Petpals Stockton.
Newsflash! For a limited time we have reduced the initial payment for a Petpals franchise to just £2,500 + VAT!
