Current Affairs

Shopping on the high street ‘part of the festive experience’, claims customers

Almost a third (30 percent) of British consumers are worried about Christmas disappearing from the high street, and as a result just seven percent will do all of their Christmas shopping online this year, new research has found. The rise of online shopping has hit the high street hard over recent years, but research carried…

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Muddy dog challenge raises over £99,000 for charity

On Saturday, over 700 participants and their pets took part in Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge in the beautiful grounds of Hever Castle, Kent. The day saw dog lovers and their four-legged friends raise over £99,000 for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home by taking on a 2.5km and 5km obstacle course…

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Ceva launches TV advertising campaign

In October 2017, Ceva Animal Health launches its largest ever TV advertising campaign. New commercials will focus on veterinary behaviour products, FELIWAY and ADAPTIL. It is Ceva’s third TV campaign this year to raise awareness of the benefits of FELIWAY and ADAPTIL amongst pet owners. The campaign will begin on…

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Animal cruelty sentences increase to five years in prison

New government plans will bring England’s maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty in line with Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The maximum sentence will now stand as five years. Courts can also issue an unlimited fine and ban offenders from keeping animals in future. The new legislation will only be…

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Shocking figures revealed by EU online pet sales report

Pet charity, the Blue Cross, has unveiled shocking statistics and cases of illegal and unethical selling of pets online across Europe through its partnership with the EU Dog and Cat Alliance, a body dedicated to improving the welfare of cats and dogs across Europe. A snapshot count of online adverts…

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Pet crematorium fraudster left beloved pets in field

A fraudster, who managed to take thousands of pounds from grieving pet owners, has been ordered to pay back over £75,000. Derbyshire-based Emma Bent took money from grieving owners to provide a proper cremation, but instead left their bodies to rot in a field. Bent was previously jailed in 2009…

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PetLondon celebrates winning ‘Retailer of the Year’

PetLondon is celebrating winning Gold, the highest achievement possible, at this years’ International Trade Association of Pet Equipment Suppliers (PetQuip) 2017 Awards. It shares the plaudit with Paws & Claws, an independent store in Frodsham, Cheshire. The awards dinner took place on the 24th September, during a special ceremony in…

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Charity course saves puppy’s life

A pet owner saved her puppy’s life after he almost choked to death on a plastic toy – using first aid skills she had learned on a charity course just a week before. Janice Latreche, from Oldham, says her Springer Spaniel crossbreed Milton is alive today thanks to the training…

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Fish4Dogs welcomes Queen’s county representative

Pet food company Fish4Dogs had a very special visitor to its Worcestershire headquarters on 26 September. The Queen’s county representative, Vice Lord-Lieutenant, The Hon Lady Morrison, toured the business and met employees. The visit was in honour of the company’s achievement in winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International…

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71% of consumers prefer a brand they recognise

71 percent of consumers said it was very or somewhat important that they recognise a brand before they make a purchase, according to new research. The survey conducted by OnBuy.com has revealed that this could be the equivalent of pressing a reset button on your business. For example, one quarter…

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