PATS Sandown has chosen welfare group Animal Rescue and Care (ARC) as its chosen charity for 2023.

The UK’s spring pet industry exhibition takes place on March 26-27, 2023 when an impressive list of suppliers and manufacturers will showcase hundreds of new products.

The New Product Showcase, sponsored by OvertheCounter’s sister title, pbwnews, will be a major attraction at the exhibition as it gives visiting retailers andbuyers a first look at what’s new and innovative in the market.

Once the show has finished, showcase items will be donated to ARC.

ARC spokesperson Victoria Patterson said: “Animal Rescue and Care is delighted that PATS has chosen us as its exhibition’s charity in 2023. Given the current cost of living crisis, your support is more needed than ever.

“As in previous years, all the goods donated to us will be used by animals in our care or sold to raise money that goes directly to helping them. We would like to send a huge thank you to everyone involved.”

Launched in 2001, ARC has grown from small beginnings to a local charity that has helped over 8,000 animals. The charity’s priority is to rescue, foster and rehome animals in the Richmond upon Thames area.

Visitors can register online for free entry now to PATS Sandown at www.patshow.co.uk, where there is also a full list of exhibitors and information on how to reach the venue.