Guardian readers choose their top ten places that are perfect for 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 Mid Cheshire who help our pets when they’re hurt or who take them for walks while we’re at work.

One copy of the Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian counts for five votes in the Best of 2024 competition so it’s time to have your say about who deserves the award for Mid Cheshire’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 Mid Cheshire.

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 Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian 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 Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, July 25 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:

Abby's Rain or Shine Pet Service

Abby’s Rain or Shine Pet Service, Castle, Northwich

One nomination said: “Abby has been amazing helping me with my nervous spaniel and cat that needs medication every 12 hours.

“Her support has been incredible and I have peace of mind when she is with them while I’m away or at work.

“I can’t recommend her enough.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Abbysrainorshine

Cheshire Tails Doggie Daycare

Cheshire Tails Doggy Daycare, Stanley Grove, Northwich

One dog owner said: “This is a great place – Jan and the team are amazing.

“My Mikkey loves it there and literally drags me to the fate.

“They always take such good care of him.”

For more details go to facebook.com/cheshiretailsdogdaycare

Cheshire Paws (Image: supplied)

Cheshire Paws, Northwich

Customers say these are “the best dog walkers” with four legged friends enjoying playing off their lead with other dogs.

Their “pupdates” get a big thumbs up from owners who are at work.

For more details go to facebook.com/cheshirepawspets

Hollybank Veterinary Centre

Hollybank Veterinary Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway

One nomination said: “Hollybank Vets is absolutely first class.

“Everyone truly cares about the animals they see each day and I wouldn’t take my pets anywhere else.”

For more details go to facebook.com/HollybankVets

Abbeycroft Veterinary Surgery

Abbeycroft Veterinary Surgery, Station Road, Northwich

The whole team at Abbeycroft is amazing with everyone going “above and beyond” for their patients and owners.

One nomination said: “They listen, respect and care for our pets with compassion and integrity.”

For more details go to facebook.com/AbbeycroftNorthwich

Happy Paws

Happy Paws, Northwich

One happy pet owner said: “Having never been able to have a break for three years due to our extremely anxious dog being unable to be left in kennels, Amy reached out to us and offered to help.

“Our dog loves Amy – she has such a natural way with dogs – and we only have to say Amy’s name and our dog starts wagging her tail!

“Highly recommended.”

For more details go to facebook.com/amy.138481

Barkin' Bubbles

Barkin’ Bubbles, Winsford

Customers say this place is “amazing” and “the best around”.

One said: “My dog loves going – she happily goes in and comes out looking fantastic!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076946785876

Beepaws Doggy Homestay

Beepaws Doggy Homestay, Winsford

One nomination said: “Lynda loves our boys and they clearly love her too.

“She goes above and beyond for our pets – she’s amazing!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551620339460

Willowsway Cat Rescue

Willowsway Cat Rescue, Northwich

One recommendation said: “They are simply the best!”

Another said: “The amount of hard work done by this team is phenomenal!”

For more details go to facebook.com/willowswaycatrescue

The Dog Retreat Spa

The Dog Retreat Spa, Off Venables Road, Northwich

This is an award-winning dog spa that always pus your animals first.

The team has 14 years of combined dog grooming experience.

One furry friend owner said: “They go above and beyond for all their clients.

“First class service every time.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheDogRetreatSpa