Layla and Tayler recently had the pleasure of attending the Elite Business 100 Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the UK’s most outstanding SMEs. It was an inspiring evening, surrounded by innovative businesses and entrepreneurs making a mark across diverse industries.

This year, Urban Paws Agency proudly earned recognition in two categories. We secured #43 in the Top SME 100 and were also shortlisted for the Customer Service of the Year Award. The latter means a great deal to us. We place client relationships and exceptional service at the heart of everything we do.

As a leading animal talent agency, Urban Paws Agency provides trained, charismatic, and camera-ready animals for advertising campaigns, photo shoots, video content, and brand activations. We don’t just supply talent, we actively shape the industry. From dogs and cats to more exotic animals, our roster therefore sets new standards for professionalism, creativity, and audience engagement.

We work closely with brands to match the right animal talent to each campaign. This approach delivers maximum impact, strengthens audience connection, and creates memorable storytelling. Moreover, we continually raise the bar in animal talent management. Our team develops best-in-class training, welfare, and creative integration practices. These standards inspire the wider industry and push the boundaries of what animal talent can achieve.

Awards nights always bring a little healthy competition. This year, another animal talent agency competed alongside us, which made the evening even more exciting. When it comes to passion, dedication, and delivering standout results, we let our work speak for itself 💁🏼‍♀️

Even more importantly, evenings like this highlight why we do what we do. Behind every campaign, every photoshoot, and every booking is a dedicated team. We are working tirelessly, often outside standard hours, to ensure every detail is perfect. From early mornings to late evenings, the commitment and care that goes into our work never goes unnoticed.

Seeing that effort recognised on a national stage is incredibly rewarding. Beyond the awards, it also reflects our growth, resilience, and the strength of our client, talent, and partner relationships. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited about what lies ahead. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing, raising the bar, and continuing to deliver the very best in animal talent for campaigns.

Here’s to the journey, and to many more milestones along the way.