Current Affairs
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Apr- 2016 -25 April
Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Award winners announced
The winners of the Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Animal Charity Awards were announced this week in a glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole. Petplan’s head of marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy, comments: “We’re delighted to announce the deserving winners of the Animal Charity Awards 2016. All…
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25 April
The Company of Animals acquires Pet Head
Pet training and behaviour product provider, The Company of Animals, has acquired the worldwide brand, product and distribution rights for the Pet Head brand from Pet Head Inc. “Pet Head is one of the most recognized pet grooming brands in the world, synonymous with high quality pet shampoos and loved by pet…
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25 April
Animal carer collects award for dedicating her life
A Leicester charity trustee who has dedicated her life to the care and well-being of animals has collected a special recognition award from the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) after being nominated by her colleagues at Leicester Animal Aid. Anne Martin, described by colleagues as “a humble, compassionate…
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22 April
RSPCA releases video of man punching dog
The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a man was captured on camera punching a dog. On April 17, a member of the public was parked up at the seafront in Margate, Kent, when he heard the sound of a dog in distress. He saw a man leading a black…
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22 April
Natures Menu launches 11 new pet food products
Norfolk based pet food manufacturer, Natures Menu, plans to release a selection of new products in May 2016. 11 new items will be added to its Premium Country Hunter Range. The new varieties will be made to an improved recipe and are coming to Natures Menu Country Hunter Raw Superfood Complete Meals and 600g Country Hunter…
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22 April
London Stock Exchange success for pet food company
Town and Country Petfoods has been named one of the country’s most inspiring businesses by the London Stock Exchange. The firm has been recognised in the latest edition of the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report, which celebrates the country’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium…
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22 April
Pet shop targeted by thieves
Fishguard pet shop owner believes thief who took the contents of her till on Sunday morning may have had a duplicate key. Jo Beer, of Pampered Pets, told the County Echo there were no signs of forced entry and believes the intruder gained entry by using a copy of her key.…
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21 April
Lintbells receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise
British company Lintbells, maker of high quality natural pet supplements for dogs, cats and horses, has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. Its supplements are given to over 150,000 dogs in the UK alone, including this year’s Crufts Best in Show. The company also exports to more…
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21 April
Revenue growth for Pets at Home
Pets at Home Group Plc has reported growth in revenue following the opening of more groom rooms and veterinary practices. Revenue grew in the year till March 31 to £793.1m, up from £729.1m the year before, as like-for-like revenue grew by 2.1 percent. The company opened 20 new superstores, 50 vet…
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21 April
Croydon Cat Killer strikes again
The so-called Croydon Cat Killer is alleged to have claimed two more victims in a three-day time frame. It is believed that over 50 cats across London may have been mutilated by the serial cat killer. With bodies being found dumped across north London and Surrey. The deaths were reported by…
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