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Enter the 2026 PETS+ America’s Coolest Contest!

Our annual contest spotlighting the coolest independent pet retailers and service providers in the U.S. is open, with SUPERZOO returning as the 2026 sponsor. Eight winners will receive an America’s Coolest profile in a 2026-27 issue, plus:

  • Three nights at the Luxor Hotel
  • VIP Buyer benefits
  • Education pass for retail and grooming sessions
  • Judging of the New Product Showcase

Learn more about the contest, including eligibility and deadlines, at PETS+ America’s Coolest HQ. See who won last year in our roundup of 2025 winners.

PETS+ Staff

Since launching in 2017, PETS+ has won 24 major international journalism awards for its publication and website and was a finalist for Best Single Issue in the prestigious Neal Awards in both 2017 and 2024.

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