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. . . REVEL IN REWARDS AT THIS YEAR’S AWARDS . . .

Paws & Claws People’s Choice Awards in full swing
Quick…Your vote must be in it for your favourite nominee to win it!

3,500 votes and counting!

With such a high calibre of Nominees from all areas of the Pet & Animal Industry, this competition is really heating up! Every Nominee listed below deserves to be recognised, and to be chosen as a leader in their category is an honour, but there can only be one winner and who wins it’s up to you!

For taking the time to cast your vote, we would like to reward you on behalf of all the Nominees listed below! So when you submit your vote you will be automatically put in the running to WIN a Family Pass to Dreamworld on the Gold Coast and a $150 Dinner Voucher!! (available on the Gold Coast or Brisbane)

The enthusiasm by the nominees this year is outstanding! It is so important to recognise these wonderful organisations and businesses in our community and to be rewarded for voting is just a nice way of saying ‘Thank you’.

Best Animal Related Club/Association
To a popular, local animal related club or association that offer their members a diverse and interactive range of services and activities while promoting responsible ownership and conservation for our wildlife

And the nominees are…
Gold Coast Cat Club
Little Paws Kitten Rescue Association Inc.
Australian Cavy Sanctuary
Arundel Riding for the Disabled
Waag - Agility Dog Club Inc
Best Friends Animal Rescue
Charlie's Angels Horse Rescue
South East Qld Appaloosa Horse Rescue

It’s your choice…who should win?

Best Mate Award
Pets are out best mates, yet there are times when we must leave them in the care of another. This award is for those people who we trust our pets with and know that they will receive the best care and attention a best mate can give. Open to pet minding, walking & sitting businesses; catteries & kennels.

And the nominees are…
Gold Coast Pet Sitting
Carmichaels Cattery
"Don't Fret Pet!" Gold Coast
Fetch Pet Sitting
Simply Purrfect Cattery
Betta Grooming & Doggie Daycare
Paws Pet Sitters
Gold Coast Tweed Pet Resort
Poppins Pet Sitters
Paddington Pups

Best Vet Clinic
For an outstanding veterinary practice or private vet in our community that goes the extra mile to improve our pets' quality of life.

And the nominees are…
Vets on Wheels
The Vets Helensvale
The Vets Robina
Arundel Plaza Vet Clinic
Gold Coast Vet Surgery
Greencross Vet Mudgeeraba
Dr Jason Wyeth, Isis Veterinary Services
Animal Options
Anvet Beenleigh Pet Hospital
Tallebudgera Vet Clinic
Animal Emergency Service
Windaroo Vet Clinic
Jacobs Well Vet Surgery
Vetcall Veterinary Practice - Ashmore
The Vets Nerang
Cleveland Vet Clinic
Animal Wellness Clinic

Biggest Heart
For people who go out of their way to help animals in our community, through volunteering or other activity; and inspire us towards the welfare of animals and conservation.

And the nominees are...
S.E.QLD Appaloosa Rescue
Charlies Angel Horse Rescue
Golden Ark Rescue
Pets Eternal
Parrot Rescue Centre
Carmichaels Cattery
Little Paws Kitten Rescue
Animal Welfare League of Qld
Friends of the Hound
Australian Cavy Sanctuary
Tessa Hamilton
Paddington Pups
Skruffs Dog Grooming

Finest Feast - The Yummiest of Awards!
For a pet food or treat 'shelf' product that is healthy and nutritious for your pet.

And the nominees are…
PolaPaws Australian Pet Treats
Sweet Chops
The Dog Bakery
Scotty's Premium Pet Food
Barney's Barkery
K9 Kitchen
The Complete Pet Company
Organic Health Treats

First Class Pet Photographer
A fantastic and creative pet photographer that has a combination of artistic flair and modern creativity capturing the emotion of the moment.

And the nominees are…
Muttography
Wet Nose Fotos
Fabpix/MeowPix Photography
Charlotte Reeves Pet Photography
Zoo Studio Animal Art Photography
Desmond Wong
The Petographer

Greatest Pet Product
To any innovative, high quality pet or animal product that has brought excitement, ease and happiness to you and your pet.

And the nominees are…
Harmony Harness, Positive Response Dog Training
K9 Travel Safe Cages, Jesse Engineering
HoundBags, Freelance Pet Rep
Aussie Cat Enclosures
Dr Chets Pet Products
Designer Doggy Diva Magnetic Pet Beds
Lamb Puffs, PolaPaws Pet Treats
Dog Rashies, Pet Care Solutions

Make your vote count!

Outstanding Pet Shop [Pets]
For a pet shop that gives you expert advice, looks after your pets’ needs and practices ethical buying and selling of animals.

And the nominees are…
Pet Crazy, Robina
The Pet Barn Nerang
Bernie's Pet Barn
Coomera Pet Barn
Central Produce
Fur n Fins
Angie's Pet-cetera
Gold Coast Pet Centre

Outstanding Pet Shop [No Pets]
For a pet shop that gives expert advice, looks after your pets' needs and offers high quality products and services.

And the nominees are…
City Farmers Beenleigh
RSPCA World For Pets
Pet Supplies Direct Harbourtown
Pet Café Cleveland
The Dog Den
Greenslopes Pet Cafe
Animal Affair
City Farmers Browns Plains

Snazziest Stylist
For a pet groomer who has impressed you with their new and innovative styles and consistent excellence.

And the nominees are…
Le'Rae Cafarellla, Jims Dog Wash
Animal Affair
RSPCA World For Pets
Skye Wallace Aussie Pooch Mobile
Dorothea Hickey
Tails Dog Grooming
Aussie Pet Groomers
Paddington Pups
Paradise Dog Grooming
Groovy Groom
Hairy Barkers
Skruffs Dog Grooming
Top Knotch Dogs
Pampered Pup
Animal Magic
Pure Paws
Jo's Hydrowash
Tails and Whiskers
Pooch Avenue
Barkin Beautiful

Top Trainer
For an animal trainer that offers proven training methods to build a more lasting, healthier relationship between humans and animal. Open to all animal categories.

And the nominees are…
Positive Response Dog Training
Urban Dog Training
Bonnies Dog Obedience & Care Centre
Craig A Murray Dog Training
Bark Busters
The Links Centre
Ben Squires, Animal Antics
The Dog Blog
Chris De Aboitiz, Natural Balance Dog

Don’t miss your chance to vote! (click here)

Go to www.pawsandclaws.com.au for your chance to win the LUCKY VOTER’S PRIZE consisting of a Family Pass to Dreamworld on the Gold Coast and a $150 Dinner Voucher (available on the Gold Coast and Brisbane).

Prize winner will be drawn at random at the end of the awards presentation. Be sure to see the awards being presented by Bondi Vet’s Dr. Chris Brown, on Sunday the 5th of September at the 8th Annual Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo, Central Park Oval in Varsity Lakes. See you all there!

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