Charities

Birmingham Dogs Home appoints new head vet

Birmingham Dogs Home has announced the appointment of Dr Naomi Bradford as its new head veterinary surgeon. Dr Bradford, who graduated from Nottingham University Vet School, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role at the charity’s Solihull centre. Having begun her career looking after wildlife in South…

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Assisi Pet Care group to raise money for the Blue Cross pet charity

The Assisi Pet Care group is embarking on a fundraising tour of Europe with the aim of raising £2,000 for the Blue Cross pet charity. From 10 June, Assisi employees across the UK will be banding together as they prepare to virtually cycle, walk, and run a total 1,200 miles…

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Pet industry joins PIF Donation Drive to help vulnerable pets

The UK pet industry has provided its biggest consignment to date of donated products to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine to help care for abandoned pets. Co-ordinated by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), two lorry-loads containing 56 pallets have already arrived in Ukraine, with a further 26 pallets in a…

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RSPCA celebrates 200th year with new brand and campaign

The RSPCA has announced the launch of a new brand for the first time in 50 years, alongside its For Every Kind campaign, to mark its 200th year. The campaign urges people to care about the lives of every animal and carry out one million acts of kindness for animals.…

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Deliveroo launches Deliver-Woof

Deliveroo has announced the launch of ‘Deliver-Woof’, an Easter chocolate treat created especially for dogs in collaboration with Woodgreen Pets Charity. The new chocolate egg is 100% dog-friendly and is made with dog-safe ingredients and added vitamin A and D – both essential nutrients for dogs. The treat, which is…

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Jollyes BillyChip partnership raises £25,000 in six weeks

Jollyes has announced that its new partnership with BillyChip has already generated over £25,000 in donations for homeless people and their pets. In the first six weeks after launch, Jollyes customers purchased over 12,000 BillyChips. Customers can either purchase a BillyChip and donate it personally to those living on the…

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Pet’s Up makes Ukraine donation

Pet’s Up has answered the Pet Industry Federation’s appeal for donations to Ukraine with a sizable stock donation. The company has sent 160 boxes of Chewllagen chews to the country from its distribution centre in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. Chewllagen, the chewable collagen treats for dogs, made with beef or chicken protein,…

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Cats Protection appoints new director

UK’s cat welfare charity Cats Protection has appointed Jeff Knott as its new advocacy and influence director. Knott is currently director of policy and advocacy at RSPB and will move to his new role on 1 May. Knott, who has spent 16 years working in nature conservation, will lead the…

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PIF calls for donations to support Ukrainian pets

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is calling on pet businesses to once again donate crucial pet supplies to the abandoned pets in Ukraine. As part of the ‘Save the Pets of Ukraine’ project. UK pet businesses are being asked if they can donate items. PIF is looking for items such…

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The Animal People embarks on charity challenge

The Animal People has announced that it is embarking on a team challenge to climb Snowdon, aiming to raise funds and awareness for Birmingham Dogs Home. The company has also announced that it has donated over £14,000 to the charity since 2021. The challenge is open to donations from supporters…

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