Current Affairs
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Nov- 2015 -5 November
British shops lose £800 million a year due to shoplifting
According to the latest Global Retail Theft Barometer, not only do British shops lose £800 million a year to shoplifters, it also shows that employees steal a further £770 million of goods. This means shops lose a total of £1.57 billion each year to theft. The latest barometer, compiled by retail…
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5 November
Husky makes a remarkable recovery
Max the husky was taken to Medivet Hendon after suffering severe injuries caused by being run over by a bus, losing most of his skin in the process. After five firefighters managed to lift the bus, Hendon’s vet, Luca Bresciani, and nurse, Rosalind Oliver, crawled under and sedated Max. Partner…
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4 November
PetQuip provides investment grants for exhibitors
The PetQuip association has announced that eligible British companies will have the opportunity to receive £2,000 grants to exhibit at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida 2016. PetQuip managed to secure British government funding for those eligible exhibitors (subject to UKTI terms and conditions). Details of the grants and other information…
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4 November
Born Free and Blue Cross call for review of online exotic pet trade
A new report released by The Born Free Foundation and Blue Cross has shown the huge scale of potentially dangerous and unsuitable animals widely available to purchase online furthering a call for a Government review of the exotic pet trade. The One Click Away report*, found that at any one…
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3 November
Number of missing gundogs continues to rise
Recent figures show that the number of gundogs going missing has risen again by a further 14 percent in 2015 from 2014. DogLost, the UK’s largest lost and found dog service produced a study which has been highlighted by the Pet Theft Awareness organisation who is promoting its third annual Gundog…
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3 November
84 percent of vets give up time for animal charities and shelters
A study by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) shows more than four in five veterinary surgeons in the UK provide some of their time and veterinary expertise at a reduced rate to animal charities and shelters. The Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey by the BVA also highlighted that more…
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2 November
Tributes are paid to Diana Truman
Tributes are paid today for Diana Truman, who was executive secretary of the Pet Product Retail Association as well as a key member within other sections of The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA). Alan Hawkins, bira CEO commented: “Her work running the Home Decoration Retailers Association made her BIRA’s longest serving employee,…
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2 November
UK vets brace for Bonfire Night
UK vets are warned to brace themselves for an influx in injured pets this Bonfire Night, as PDSA reveals it has treated 800 animals for fireworks phobias and injuries in the past year. The vet charity has warned this is just the “tip of the iceberg”as millions of pets are…
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Oct- 2015 -30 October
Shares in Pets at Home fall
Shares in superstore Pets at Home have the steepest fall since it floated in London last year. Shares fell by nine percent, according to the BBC, as the Pets at Home Group Plc announced its trading update for the 28 week period from 27 March to 8 October 2015. Nick Wood,…
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30 October
Pooch & Mutt selected to work with The Times and Not On The High Street’s founder
Founder of Not On The High Street, Sophie Cornish, has selected Pooch & Mutt as one of five businesses to focus on and help grow as a Ready Business finalist, in conjunction with The Times. Guy Blaskey, founder of Pooch & Mutt pitched to four judges which included: notonthehighstreet.com founder…
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