Question 1

Rescue Dog of the Year - sponsored by Butternut Box

Accepted Answer

BrooklynJoyMouse

Question 2

Rescue Cat of the Year - sponsored by Marro

Accepted Answer

BertieSpencerZiva

Question 3

Foster Carer of the Year - sponsored by 42BR Barristers

Accepted Answer

Bridget and David YoungerEmma RedfernGary Barrell

Question 4

Rescue Volunteer of the Year

Accepted Answer

Ali GreenwoodJoni Stubbs ThrushLindsey Keki

Question 5

Rescue Influencer of the Year - sponsored by Tug-E-Nuff

Accepted Answer

Anne LiaoCharlie EttridgeDani BeardallDemi JohnsonSarah Baillie

Question 6

UK Shelter of the Year - sponsored by Simply Jaspers

Accepted Answer

Animals In NeedCheltenham Animal ShelterLeicester Animal AidRSPCA Coventry and DistrictStaffie and Stray Rescue

Question 7

International Shelter of the Year

Accepted Answer

PAWS Dog ShelterPaws2RescueSava's Safe HavenSaving Pound Dogs CyprusSimba Animal Aid Cyprus

Question 8

Volunteer-Led Shelter of the Year

Accepted Answer

Forgotten Felines Cat RescuePhoenix RehomingSafe Rescue for DogsSecond Chance Spaniel RescueSouth Devon Cats Rehoming

Question 9

Best Pet Food Brand for Rescue Pets - sponsored by Glowcroft

Accepted Answer

Butternut BoxBurgess Pet CareCalibraForthgladeNaturo

Question 10

Best Insurance Provider for Rescue Pets

Accepted Answer

Agria Pet InsuranceBritish Pet InsuranceMuddyPaws Pet Insurance

Question 11

Best Retail Brand for Rescue Pets - sponsored by Mackle Petfoods

Accepted Answer

BullyBillowsKittilittLickiMatPAWD DrinksProtectaPet

Question 12

Best Pet Care Brand for Rescue Pets - sponsored by Tarragon Wealth

Accepted Answer

Ancol Pet ProductsLeucillin Antiseptic SkincarePAWD DrinksPlay9WildWash

Question 13

Best Rescue Transport Champion

Accepted Answer

Euro Pet ExpressPet Taxi RescuePets 2 PlacesThe Animal Team

Question 14

Best Rescue-Ready Pet Accessory - sponsored by PATS (Pet & Aquatic Trade Show)

Accepted Answer

LickiMatOnlyCatThe Dog-G8 CompanyTug-E-NuffWuffable

Question 15

Best Marketing Campaign for Rescue Pets - sponsored by Nobull

Accepted Answer

Animal Foodbank UKBattersea and Leopard CoBirmingham Dogs HomeCat Lady TNRR&Co Communications

MEET THE FINALISTS

We’re delighted to introduce the finalists for the 2026 Rescue Pet Awards. From rescue pets and the people who dedicate their time to them, to the businesses helping make a difference, these are the organisations and individuals who stood out from this year’s entries.