Press & Awards
Two decades of press coverage, national awards, and community recognition
"Magic Can Happen"
Barb Emmett wins Honorable Mention in the Pets+ essay contest, responding to the prompt: "Tell us the story of your single greatest day in business."
Community Retail Corner
Godfrey's featured in Pet Age Magazine's "Community Retail Corner" — a B2B publication for pet industry businesses nationwide.
Read article ↗Godfrey's Donates Fir Tree to City of Reading
Godfrey's donates a Concolor Fir Tree to the City of Reading, and a second tree to Immaculata University's rotunda. Covered by multiple regional and Philadelphia-area outlets.
Happy 10th Anniversary, Godfrey's!
The Reading Eagle celebrates a decade of Godfrey's — Berks County's beloved canine health and wellness destination — with a special anniversary feature.
Read article ↗No Dogging It Here
Godfrey's indoor canine workout area featured in the Reading Eagle: "Godfrey's offers an indoor workout area to keep your four-legged friends fit."
Local Dog Parks & Valentine Art Event
Two features: Godfrey's dog parks spotlighted for giving canines space to romp, and an Artistic Dog event draws a crowd for Valentine's Day.
Dog and His Ghostwriter Visit Berks
Godfrey's hosts a notable canine author event, drawing coverage from Berks County regional media.
National & Regional Features
Godfrey's featured in the Wall Street Journal on pets and greeting cards, and in "The Good Life" magazine supplement in the Lancaster newspaper.
Read article ↗Reader's Choice Award
Voted 2008 Reader's Choice Award favorite pet boutique by Greater Philly Tails Pet Magazine readers.
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
One of only two businesses honored at the Greater Reading Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards — attended by 1,200+ professionals. Recognized for innovation in products and services, creative marketing, and community contributions.
Forbes Enterprise Award Finalist
One of only 144 finalists selected from thousands of national entries. Judged on innovation, employee development, customer relations, community involvement, and marketing — with the award ceremony held at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
"Shops that Pop"
Godfrey's named a "Shop that Pops" by national retail expert Pamela Danziger of Unity Marketing in a Reading Eagle Business Section feature.
Read article ↗Retailer of the Year 2006/2007
Awarded by Pet Product News International for imaginative merchandising and marketing. Barb Emmett also earned a seat on the Pet Product News International Retail Advisory Board. Featured in their October 2006 issue.
Read article ↗"A Pooch's Paradise"
Opening coverage in the Reading Eagle: "Godfrey's — Welcome to Dogdom, where the Canine is King" — the article that introduced Berks County to a new kind of pet destination.
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