Melton Mowbray grooming business celebrates winning a 'pet industry Oscar'

The team behind a Melton Mowbray pet grooming business are celebrating after it won an award regarded as a ‘pet industry Oscar’.

The Dog House Canine Spa, based on the Leicester Road Industrial Estate, had previously been shortlisted three times for the prestigious Pet Industry Federation Awards.

And owner, Anna Foster, was delighted when they were finally announced as winners of the Grooming Business of the Year accolade at the black tie event at the Double Tree Hilton in Stoke.

Anna told the Melton Times: “It’s a bit like the pet industry Oscars.

“I’ve been shortlisted for fours years now and that, in itself, is an honour as there are hundreds of applications for the awards each year.

“2026 was finally the year that we did it.”

She added: “ I still can’t quite believe it.

“It was a room full of the biggest names in the pet industry, and being a finalist is always an honour.

“A huge thank you, too, to my incredible team, in the salon and behind the scenes, and to my wonderful husband for supporting my vision from the very start. “

The business recently published an innovative dog-friendly Melton Mowbray map, which shows all the businesses in the town which welcome dogs - follow their Facebook page to download a copy.

It’s been a great year for Anna and her team. She added: “We’ve made lots of changes to the salon this year to enhance the experiences for our four-legged friends but also improved our customer journey massively, adding value and expertise wherever we can.

“Our dog friendly map has been a huge addition, helping the dog owners of Melton find other dog friendly places that they can go to.”

To celebrate the awards success, The Dog House Canine Spa is hosting an open event on Saturday November 14, from noon to 2pm, where the team is offering free nail clipping dogs, and there will also be prize draws and a raffle.

The business is located at 12 Digby Drive, Melton LE13 0RQ - call 01664 501812 for details.