The following is a press release by Wag Heaven
Georgetown, Texas – Wag Heaven Pet Supplies and Self-Serve Dog Wash has been recognized nationally by Pet Product News International Magazine (PPN) as its 2025 Pet Retailer of the Year Award Recipient in the category of Community Hero.
This special recognition, announced last month, was awarded by the Editors of Pet Product News, who were impressed by all of Wag Heaven’s efforts and successes through its community outreach.
In-person recognition will be announced at the 2025 Global Pets Expo at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, FL, this coming March 26-28, 2025. Retail stores and service providers across the U.S. and Canada submitted applications to Pet Product News, showcasing and highlighting the innovative, creative and effective ways they support both pet owners and their pets. Ten independent pet specialty retailers earned the special recognition.
Co-Owners and Husbands, Jusak Yang Bernhard, Jeff Manley, their Georgetown Animal Shelter rescue, 10 year old MAX, with Kim Caito, General Manager, with CHARLIE, Ambassador of All Things Wild Rehabilitation, photo by Rudy Ximenez
The Georgetown-based company, co-owned by husbands Jeff Manley and Jusak Yang Bernhard, has provided support to the community through Dog Wash Fundraisers, Drive-Through FREE Pet Food Giveaways, Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinics, Toy Drive Fundraisers, Pet Parades, and Pet Costume Contests, always supporting local dog parks, pet rescue and animal shelters, as well as local and national non-profit organizations.
“Jusak, Jeff, and the Wag Heaven team continually exemplify heroism in Georgetown, Texas” states Lindsey Grant, Managing Editor of Pet Product News. “They provide meaningful work opportunities for special needs high school students and go above and beyond to support local businesses, including pet retailers, first responders, and pet rescues and shelters. We are proud to recognize Wag Heaven as a 2025 Retailer of the Year Award winner.”
“We are thrilled to celebrate Wag Heaven’s incredible achievement as the 2025 Pet Retailer of the Year Community Hero,” said Kim McAuliffe, Downtown & Tourism Director for the City of Georgetown. “Their dedication to our four-legged friends and their commitment to giving back to the Georgetown community exemplifies the values that make our city so special. Wag Heaven has truly gone above and beyond to create a positive impact, and we are proud to have them as part of our community.”
“Wag Heaven has been a community hero for all animals” adds Helen Laughlin, President of All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center. “Not only do they support domestic animals, but they have also been wonderful supporters and advocates for our work to save injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals.”
“We are so humbled and honored for Wag Heaven to be recognized by our peers” says Jeff Manley. “We love being a part of what makes Georgetown, Texas so great…people coming together to help and support each other.”
“We strive to be a reflection of our community,” adds Jusak Yang Bernhard. “With Wag Heaven we have been able to assist our local pet rescue organizations and animal shelters, the Williamson County Sheriff’s K-9 unit, the City of Georgetown’s Police K-9 unit and its Fire Department, the Georgetown Independent School District, and the Sun City Pet Club in the Sun City Texas Retirement Community in Georgetown.”
Jusak and Jeff will be joined by their General Manager, Kim Caito, attending the 2025 Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. This annual pet industry trade show provides a way for them to connect with other independent pet store owners across the country, as well as manufactures in the pet industry for inspiration on becoming better retailers.
For more information, contact:
Wag Heaven Pet Supplies & Self-Serve Dog Wash at (512) 838-3980 or HappyPets@WagHeaven.com
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