Current Affairs

Capone Campaign cracks down on back yard rabbit breeders

A new campaign hopes to tackle unlicensed rabbit breeders. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has launched the Capone Campaign with support from Pets Corner. It addresses fears that breeders in classified, online advertisements are not subject to regulations, legislation or welfare checks. Using bespoke software, the charity has analysed thousands of ‘rabbit for sale’…

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Tetra launch new automatic aquarium feeder

Tetra has launched myFeeder, a new automatic feeder which contains unique technology to maintain food quality by protecting it against light, air, and moisture. Providing a reliable and safe way to feed aquarium fish, the Tetra myFeeder, with its triple protection technology, helps food retains its nutrients and consistency for…

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New breed selector tool launched

  A new free breed selector tool has been launched to help potential owners when picking the best pet for them. Bow Wow Meow, creator of the tool, is trying to change the statistics on abandoned pets. Enlisting a team of specialist dog trainers with years of experience working with both…

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Raw food recalled over Salmonella fears

Natures Menu is recalling its ‘Country Hunter 80% Farm Reared Turkey with Wholesome Fruit and Veg’ frozen pet food, because the product contains Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. In a notice the company said: “In September 2016, Natures menu produced a batch of 900 bags…

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PetQuip helps Brits make a splash at international trade shows

The PetQuip trade association has put in a bid for Government cash grants. The money will benefit British firms exhibiting at the Zoomark International pet trade show in Bologna in 2017. The association has also booked a prime stand location for the British pavilion at another major pet trade show,…

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Kitten loses one of her nine lives

A kitten has used up one of her nine lives but lost her tail after sustaining horrific injuries in a road traffic accident. Brave ten-month-old JJ managed to drag herself back home following the suspected collision. Her owner, Natalie Joyce, from Longsight, Manchester, was devastated by her poor kitten’s injuries.…

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Natures Menu becomes official sponsor of Crufts

Natures Menu has become an official sponsor of Crufts. Having had huge success as an exhibitor at the world’s largest dog show over the past two years, Natures Menu has committed to a long term agreement with the Kennel Club to become an Official Sponsor of Crufts and will have a…

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Pet retailer ‘highly commended’ for customer service

Family owned retailer Pets Corner has been ‘highly commended’ for its customer service. The company was nominated for the KPMG Customer Focus award category at the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards. The award ceremony and gala dinner were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The award recognises those constantly striving to…

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UK predicted to spend £6.77bn online over Black Friday period

The UK will spend £1.27bn with web-based retailers on Black Friday, says online retail association IMRG. IMRG forecasts total online expenditure of £6.77bn over the Black Friday peak period from Monday 21 to Monday 28 November 2016. The figures are based on UK online retail sales data from IMRG and…

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Trading ‘softer’ for Pets at Home

Pets at Home has reported ‘softer’ trading than in the first half of the year. It also reported that the business may be affected by the “prolonged uncertainty over the UK’s exit terms from the European Union, and the continued weakness in Sterling.” In a statement the company said Brexit “could lead…

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