Wishing you and your furry family a magical festive season!

✨ A Christmas Welcome from Becca, Founder of Friends for Pets

Hello lovely Friends for Pets family,

As we reach the end of another busy and heart-warming year, I want to send a huge thank you to every client, pet, carer and franchise team member who makes Friends for Pets the special community it is. Whether we’ve been walking your pups through sunshine or storms, popping in to cuddle your cats, or helping your small pets feel safe and happy while you’re away, it’s been our privilege to care for your animals.

This year has been full of growth, wagging tails, belly rubs and memorable moments, and I’m so proud of everything our teams have achieved. Here’s a little round-up of the festive fun and highlights across our company!

Here is a little Christmas card for you Click Here

Warmest wishes,
Becca 🐾
Founder, Friends for Pets

🏆 Celebrating Our Company Award Winners!

A huge congratulations to the finalists and winners of our recent Friends for Pets awards! Your passion, dedication and love for the animals shine through in everything you do.

✨ See the full list of winners here:
View Award Winners

Be prepared for smiles, proud moments, and possibly a happy tear or two!

🎁 Top 10 Dog Treats for Christmas 2025

Plus a reminder of the festive foods to avoid!

Treat your best friend to something special this year with our recommended festive goodies:

  1. Turkey & Sweet Potato Training Bites – Low fat, high flavour!
  2. Salmon & Cranberry Stars – A festive twist with omega benefits.
  3. Christmas Dinner Meat Strips – Limited-ingredient and tummy-friendly.
  4. Turkey Bone Broth Biscuits – Ideal for older pups needing joint support.
  5. Peanut Butter Gingerbread Men (dog-safe recipe!)
  6. Venison Festive Chews – Great for strong chewers.
  7. Stuffable Christmas Tree Toy + Dog-safe pâté
  8. Carrot & Cinnamon Soft Bites – Smell amazing and easy to digest.
  9. Duck Sausages (cut small!)
  10. Frozen Pup-Pops using goat’s milk and cranberries.

🚫 Festive Foods to Avoid

Keep your furry pals safe by steering clear of:

  • Chocolate
  • Grapes, raisins & mince pies
  • Onion, garlic, leeks or stuffing
  • Xylitol/sugar-free products
  • Cooked bones
  • Alcohol (even small amounts!)
  • Rich fatty leftovers (can trigger pancreatitis)

If in doubt; leave it out!

🐾 Join the Friends for Pets Family. We’re Hiring!

If you (or someone you know) would love a rewarding, flexible role caring for animals, we’re recruiting passionate people to join our teams!

👉 Current Job Opportunities:
https://www.friendsforpets.co.uk/animal-jobs/dog-walker-job/dog-walkers-wanted/

Perfect for animal lovers looking for fulfilling, flexible work.

🎄 Wishing You a Wonderful Christmas

Thank you for being part of the Friends for Pets community.
Here’s to a cosy Christmas, wagging tails, purring laps, and a fantastic year ahead!

With love from all of us at
Friends for Pets 🐾❤️