Charities
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Oct- 2023 -4 October
SSPCA launch Pet Aid appeal to aid under pressure owners
SSPCA has been appealing for donations from members of the public for its Pet Aid service as supplies of vital pet food for owners in need are running low. The initiative covers 52 food banks across Scotland in 18 local authorities and supplies food and other items to struggling pet…
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Sep- 2023 -8 September
Scottish SPCA teams up with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows
Scottish SPCA has expanded its services in the community by partnering with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows, the first of their kind, across Scotland. Taking place at eight Tesco stores throughout September and October, Scottish SPCA will host events at stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Thurso, Ayr,…
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4 September
PIF organises major donation drive for U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has sent another lorry load of pet products, which included food and flea and tick treatments, to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine. The U-Hearts project works to protect the thousands of animals abandoned and affected by the ongoing Russian invasion. Johnsons Veterinary Products, Mackle Pet…
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Aug- 2023 -4 August
Book Your Pet launches campaign for disabled animals charity
Book Your Pet has launched a new charity initiative to support Pumpkin and Friends, a charity that provides assistance for disabled dogs. Their aim is to raise £1,000 to fund five free wheelchairs that will transform the lives of dog’s with disabilities similar to Pumpkin’s. Over the next two months,…
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Jun- 2023 -22 June
Purina partners with celebrity doctor for pet charity
Purina has announced a partnership with Dr Alex George to support charity partner Canine Partners. Canine Partners trains and then matches assistance dogs with people with disabilities. As part of the campaign, Dr George is asking dog owners across the UK to share a selfie with their dog on their…
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5 June
Scotmid donates 400 pet aid boxes to SSPCA
Scotmid has donated 400 pet aid boxes to Scottish SPCA service to support people and pets who are struggling during the cost-of-living crisis. The boxes include essential food and care supplies for animals in need and are provided through a network of 42 food banks across Scotland. The Pet Aid…
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May- 2023 -15 May
Battersea partners with Saxon to launch Battersea pet travel range
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced its partnership with automotive distribution experts Saxon to launch its new Battersea pet travel range for both new and existing pet owners who regularly travel with their dogs. The products within the range have been “carefully selected to ensure they are practical, appropriate…
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9 May
Dogs Trust and Purina to support animal charities
Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe have launched initiatives to support European animal charities. The two companies will have three initiatives to improve welfare for pets and rehome them effectively. The first one is the 23rd edition of the International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC) being held in Cyprus from…
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Apr- 2023 -27 April
Dogs4Rescue to build second site
Dogs4Rescue, the independent dog rescue centre, is building a new ‘Rescue World’ for the dogs with help from the community. The group broke ground in November last year and the second site is on track to open in the coming months, creating 20 new rescue spaces in phase one. The…
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Feb- 2023 -10 February
Purina donates one million pet food pouches to Community Shop
Pet food company Purina has donated one million pet food pouches to the Community Shop to help people in need. The company has donated pouches from its Felix and Gourmet ranges that will help to feed much-loved pets in families who are on the cusp of food poverty, while making…
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