Charities
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Jul- 2019 -1 July
Paws.com launches the Chow Down Challenge
Pet wellbeing company Paws.com has launched its Chow Down Challenge, aiming to provide 250,000 meals to shelter dogs by the end of the summer. To get involved people will need to, share a video photo or GIF of their pup ‘chowing down’ their dinner to Facebook Instagram or Twitter, mention…
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Jun- 2019 -20 June
Pet industry celebrates Bring Your Dog to Work Day
Bring Your Dog to Work Day has been embraced by the industry, since its launch in 2014 by pet care brand HOWND. Here is how the industry its celebrating this year. Pet food manufacturer Fish4Dogs are among many sponsors for the yearly event, and are already a dog friendly office,…
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17 June
Oscar and Hooch celebrates 10 years with Medical Detection Dogs
Pet accessory manufacturer, Oscar and Hooch, has celebrated the 10th anniversary of dog training charity, Medical Detection Dogs. The manufacturer has been partnered with the charity since 2012 donating 10% of the proceeds of its Black and Red Medical Detection collars and leads. The charity specialises in detecting the odours…
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17 June
Two schools first in UK to receive PDSA PetWise status
Two schools in the north east, have been awarded ‘PetWise’ status by veterinary charity PDSA, with the award designed to teach the next generation of pet owners about caring for pets. Morpeth All Saints CofE Aided First School in Northumberland and Benton Dene Special School in Newcastle, are the first…
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12 June
Barking Mad plan world record attempt
To celebrate the upcoming Bring Your Dog to Work Day (21 June), dog holiday provider Barking Mad, plan to set world record for the most dogs in a single webinar. There is no charge to join, but donations to dog charities are encouraged. The UK’s sixth official Bring Your Dog…
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3 June
PetSavers produces guides for dog owners
PetSavers, part of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), has introduced a new series of canine-focused online, downloadable guides to provide pet owners with reliable additional advice if their dog has been diagnosed with a specific veterinary condition. The guides cover a range of subjects, from dental disease and…
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May- 2019 -31 May
Laughing Dog raise £2,800 for Guide Dogs
Boston-based dog food company, Laughing Dog, raised over £2,800 for Guide Dogs last weekend by completing the National Three Peak Challenge. Taking on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon from the 25 -27 May, staff from Laughing Dog walked 23 miles with a total ascent of 10,052 feet. Jon Goodley,…
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31 May
Animal OBEs awarded to London terror attack police dogs
As many as 19 police dogs who supported emergency services during the London terror attacks at Westminster Bridge, London Bridge and Borough Market were honoured today by vet charity, PDSA. Seven of the dogs were selected to represent the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police (BTP) animals who served during…
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29 May
Poppy’s Picnic completes 10K walk for British Heart Foundation
In support of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) National Walking Month campaign, 10 employees and eight dogs from raw dog food manufacturer, Poppy’s Picnic, took on a 10 mile walk in the local Wiltshire countryside to raise funds for the cardiovascular health charity. Employees of the Melksham-based company took part…
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20 May
The Pet Charity issues statement as Hadlow College prepares to enter administration
The Pet Charity has issued a statement after Hadlow College, where its National Centre for Reptile Welfare is based, filed for educational administration. Trustees at The Pet Charity have been informed that if the application is approved, Hadlow College will be placed into educational administration on 22 May. The charity…
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