IT'S National Love Your Pet Day – a whole day dedicated to our fur babies and feathered friends.

Whether you’ve got cute cats, perfect pooches or beautiful birds, today is the day to give them a little bit of extra love and attention.

On February 20 every year, pet lovers everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day, which is a day aimed at focusing extra attention on our pets.

Do you have a four-legged friend – a dog or a cat?

Maybe you’ve got hamsters, guinea pigs or gerbils or parrots and budgies live in your home.

Is a snake, bearded dragon or gecko a member of your family?

Cats or dogs, fish or birds, snakes or geckos – we love our pets and they quickly become part of the family.

Last year, as part of our Best of 2023 campaign, we wanted to honour those people in Warrington who help our pets when they’re hurt, take them for walks while we’re at work or pamper them when they deserve a treat.

Victoria Park Vets on Knutsford Road took the Best for Pets 2023 title with husband and wife team Archie and Sarah providing “excellent pet care, service and devotion”.

We shortlisted the top ten pet businesses in Warrington – why not give one of them a try on National Love Your Pet Day?

OUR TEN BEST FOR PETS BUSINESSES IN WARRINGTON:

Jemlins Doggy Holiday Club

Jemlins Doggy Holiday Club

Jemlins Doggy Holiday Club, Great Sankey, Warrington

One nomination said: “Amazing service and if you love your pet and you want them to have a holiday that’s just as amazing as yours, send your dog there!”

Gemma and Lindsey are “welcoming” and “safe hands for looking after your family pet”.

For more details go to facebook.com/jemlinsdoggyholidayclub

Victoria Park Vets

Victoria Park Vets

Victoria Park Vets, Knutsford Road

Husband and wife team Archie and Sarah are highly experienced vets providing “excellent pet care, service and devotion”.

One happy customer said: “A family-run business where everyone treats pets and owners with love and care.”

For more details go to facebook.com/victoriaparkvets

All Things Pawsible

All Things Pawsible

All Things Pawsible, Warrington

This dog walker and pet sitter should “100 per cent win this award” as it’s “such a caring and helpful independent business where everything is tailored to your dog’s needs”.

One nomination said: “My dogs are walked daily and no two walks are the same – highly recommended!”

For more details go to facebook.com/AllThingsPawsibleWarrington

My Three Cats

My Three Cats

My Three Cats, Thelwall

Clients receive photos and videos of their cats playing at home and looking happy while they’re away on holiday thanks to My Three Cats.

“I can't recommend them highly enough. They are all lovely people doing a job they obviously love.”

For more details go to facebook.com/MyThreeCatsWarrington

Warrington Vets 4 Pets

Warrington Vets 4 Pets

Warrington Vets 4 Pets, Thelwall Lane, Warrington

One nomination said: “Hands down, Warrington Vets 4 Pets will always get our vote and we’ve been with them for more than ten years.

“They always go above and beyond for the pets and their owners.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Vets4Pets.Warrington

Tan House Farm Cattery

Tan House Farm Cattery

Tan House Farm Cattery, Barley Castle Lane, Appleton

Customers say they’re “fabulous with our cats” with friendly staff who “really care about the pets they look after”.

One happy customer said: “They always remember each of the animals little quirks and even helped celebrate my cat’s birthday when she stayed with them.”

For more details go to facebook.com/CatteryWarrington

Kerries Pet Services

Kerrie's Pet Services

Kerrie’s Pet Services, Warrington

One nomination said: “This is an amazing small business that goes the extra mile to look after your fur babies taking them on walk in all weathers.”

Kerrie “treats all animals like part of the family”.

For more details go to facebook.com/keriespetservices

On Your Barks

On Your Barks

On Your Barks, Padgate

On Your Barks provides a range of services from group walks to solo walks as well as day care and lots of fun.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066712523808

Mucky Mutz

Mucky Mutz

Mucky Mutz, Cotswold Road, Orford

The staff here are “amazing”, “so friendly” and “very welcoming” making sure animals aren’t short on love and cuddles.

Pets leave looking “even more beautiful than ever”!

For more details go to facebook.com/mucky.mutz.5

Toni n Paws

Toni n Paws

Toni n Paws, Warrington

One review on their Facebook page said: “Toni is the perfect groomer – very patient and passionate.

“Her love for animals shines through and her warmth puts owners and fur babies at ease.

“Definitely recommended!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TONINPAWS