28th - 30th September 2025  |  NEC, Birmingham
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National Pet Shop Day returns - Johnson's Veterinary Products unites with PIF and Bira to champion independent pet shops
Following the success of the first ever National Pet Shop Day in 2024, Johnson's Veterinary Products proudly announces the return of this landmark event on Saturday, 12th July 2025.
Renewed boost to international interest in PATS
PATS 2025 is set to have a strong international presence at this year’s three-day event with a growing number of pet buyers and exhibitors from across the globe expected to attend.
What makes PATS so special to international visitors?
PATS 2025 is the perfect venue for international visitors to talk to UK-based manufacturers and suppliers and discover what’s new in the market for the forthcoming season. Sandra Wales is a buyer for the Animal House in Limassol, Cyprus, and a regular visitor to PATS exhibitions. She will be attending this year’s show where she hopes to find lots of new products for her clients.
Multiple brands on show at PATS 2025
Major companies are taking advantage of the opportunity to increase their stand space at PATS 2025 following the decision to move the exhibition to the NEC Birmingham, and as a result they will be showcasing multiple brands during the show in September.
The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers says farewell to Amanda Sizer Barrett MBE
After over 40 years in the gardening and leisure industry (over 33 years of which have been as director general of Gardenex and PetQuip), Amanda Sizer Barrett will be retiring from the Federation on 31 March.
WoofPanion – Where Innovation Meets Sustainability
WoofPanion is a new company bringing a new twist to everyday essentials—even something as simple as poop bags can be innovative and truly eco-friendly. Our latest features, including Easy Tie-Ears, an Easy-Peel sticker, and an Easy-Thumb seal, simplify the entire process, making it more convenient and completely hassle-free.  
PATS attracts growing number of new exhibitors
PATS 2025 is attracting an increasing number of new companies eager to showcase their product ranges to a bigger and wider audience of UK and international buyers.
Visitor registration now open for PATS at the NEC
PATS 2025 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – will stage its biggest ever show as it moves to its new home of Hall 1 of the NEC Birmingham. The three-day event will take place from Sunday, 28th September to Tuesday, 30th September 2025, with pet & aquatics retailers and garden centres being invited to register for free entry.
Leading suppliers book stand space in the Aquatics Zone at PATS 2025
The Aquatics Zone, a dedicated area for aquatics, watergardening and reptile exhibitors, will again be one of the star attractions at PATS 2025 following a successful launch at last year’s show.
Over 100 companies already confirmed for PATS 2025 at the NEC
As the UK and international pet industry enters a New Year with great expectations, PATS 2025 at the NEC Birmingham will be one of the highlights of a busy and exciting year.
UK pet industry energised by PATS 2025 move
The decision to move PATS 2025 to the NEC in Birmingham has delighted UK pet companies eager to showcase their new products to a wider audience.
PATS supports Birmingham Dogs Home in 2025
PATS has announced that Birmingham Dogs Home will be its chosen charity for 2025.
Excitement builds for PATS 2025 at the NEC Birmingham
Excitement is building as companies book their stands for PATS 2025, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham for the first time.
PATS 2024 smashes attendance record
PATS has smashed all records with its first-ever three-day show at Telford in Shropshire, attracting its highest ever attendance figures since the event was launched in 2009. A total of 3,541 visitors – made up of retailers, buyers, groomers and industry professionals – came through the doors of the Telford International Centre in Shropshire, which was 52% higher than the previous record set last year.
PATS moves to the NEC Birmingham in 2025
The organisers of PATS have today announced that the exhibition will move to the NEC Birmingham in 2025. PATS 2025 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – will take place in Hall 1 of the NEC from Sunday, 28th September to Tuesday, 30th September.
The biggest-ever PATS continues to excite
Excitement over the biggest-ever PATS continued into the second day as visitors flooded into the halls for another lively day of trading at Telford’s International Centre. Exhibitors reported busy stands all day with retailers and buyers eager to see, feel and touch the latest products to be launched onto the market.
90 Results

We are thrilled with the incredible response from our very first exhibition at PATS! The three days were absolutely brilliant, giving us the opportunity to connect with many new and existing customers. PATS proved to be the perfect platform for launching our new catalogue and introducing over 350 brand-new SKUs. We can't wait to be a part of next year's event at the NEC!

Tom Gwilliam
Sales & Marketing Director |  HugglePets

I think it’s a great idea to add a third day to PATS. We’re here for all three days, giving us enough time to meet everyone and make informed decisions about stocking new products. We also like PATS because of all the networking opportunities.

Tina Quest
Redpaw Pet Supplies, Devon

At PATS 2024 it was lovely to reconnect with our existing customers while also having the opportunity to meet potential new ones. We were thrilled to launch three new ranges during the show, Canagan Petite, Canagan Raw (Freeze Dried Treats and Toppers) and Symply Little, all of which have sold amazingly well, further highlighting the value of this event for showcasing our innovations. Looking ahead, we believe that the Birmingham NEC could offer significant advantages, including improved transport links and a larger venue to accommodate a growing number of exhibitors and visitors, both will enhance the overall experience.

Charlie Williams
Joint Managing Director |  Canagan Group

We’ve been rushed off our feet on all three days. It has been an excellent show and I love the fact you can spend more time with visitors. I will definitely need a larger stand in 2025

Cyril Geoffray
UK & Ireland national Sales Manager |  Zoo Med
We’ve missed going to Aqua so we’re really happy to be visiting the Aquatics Zone at PATS. We’ve come to see the new products, find out about deals on offer and meet people face to face. It’s also a great opportunity for networking with other shops and companies and building new relationships – something we have missed out on during the Covid years
Mark Warren
Partner |  West Dorset Aquatics
We’ve come to PATS for the whole three days because you just can’t do it justice in only two. For us, as we deal with the whole spectrum of the pet industry, we spend day one wandering through the halls to see what catches our eye and day two doing our buying – but we’ve found that by the end of the second day we haven’t always got round to everyone. So the third day is a real bonus. There is less of a rush to get it all done and we can spend more time building relationships and ensuring we’ve caught all the deals and found all the new products we might want to stock. PATS is an important highlight of the year and we wouldn’t want to miss any of it!
Toni Thornton
Managing Director |  Four Oaks Pet Supplies, Scarborough

It was great to see the Aquatics Zone sold out and full of exhibitors. For us at J&K it was a pleasure, as always, to catch up with a good number of our longstanding customers as well as meet with and introduce our brands and product ranges to potential new ones. Hopefully the new format for 2025, moving into a larger venue, capable of accommodating even more exhibitors, and with better air, road and rail access, will encourage even more visitors, allowing the show to grow in the years to come.

Ben Windeatt
Sales & Marketing |  J&K Aquatics
I’m a big advocate of having three show days because it gives you more time to spend with clients. PATS keeps growing in a good way because it gives more companies – big and small, old and new – the platform to make their mark. I had a look at the New Starter Zone and loved the buzz that these new companies were creating. PATS is great for the UK pet industry
Greg Van Praagh
Head of UK |  RPFC Group

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