Press & Awards

Two decades of press coverage, national awards, and community recognition

2018 Pets+ Magazine

"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."

2015 Pet Age Magazine

Community Retail Corner

Godfrey's featured in Pet Age Magazine's "Community Retail Corner" — a B2B publication for pet industry businesses nationwide.

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2015 Berks Mont News • ABC News Philadelphia • Reading Eagle

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.

2014 Reading Eagle

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.

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2014 Reading Eagle

No Dogging It Here

Godfrey's indoor canine workout area featured in the Reading Eagle: "Godfrey's — Welcome to Dogdom offers an indoor workout area to keep your four-legged friends fit."

2012 Regional Press

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.

2011 Regional Press

Dog and His Ghostwriter Visit Berks

Godfrey's hosts a notable canine author event, drawing coverage from Berks County regional media.

2010 Wall Street Journal • The Good Life Magazine

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.

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2008 Greater Philly Tails Pet Magazine

Reader's Choice Award

Voted 2008 Reader's Choice Award favorite pet boutique by Greater Philly Tails Pet Magazine readers.

2007 Greater Reading Area Chamber of Commerce

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.

2007 Forbes

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.

2006 Reading Eagle — Business Section

"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.

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2006 Pet Product News International

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.

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2004 Reading Eagle — Business Section

"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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