Current Affairs

Oct- 2016 -

17 October

Rescue cat takes on orphaned kitten

A hero mum cat came to the aid of an orphaned, male kitten recently, when she accepted him in her litter and brought him up as one of her own at The Mayhew Animal Home. Despite already nursing four of her own kittens and being blind in one eye, one-year-…

17 October

Social ‘petworking’ app connects dog owners, dogs and businesses

New, free, social networking app, Bauwow, brings dogs, owners and pet businesses together. The all-in-one interactive community lets dog owners sign up and create a profile on behalf of their pet. Bauwow’s range of functions includes ‘barking’ at other dogs to make new friends and finding dog-friendly restaurants and shops to…

17 October

RSPCA fears hundreds of bonfire night calls

The RSPCA expects to receive hundreds of calls during the firework period in 2016. Over the last few years, the charity has been contacted multiple times in October and November in connection to fireworks. 2015: 436 calls 2014: 364 calls 2013: 310 calls 2012: 326 calls Retailers can help pet…

14 October

Two baby iguanas stolen from pet shop

Two baby iguanas have been stolen from a Nuneaton pet shop. Martins Pet Supplies discovered the two were missing on Wednesday 12th. A statement on the shops facebook page read: “This morning (Wednesday 12th) somebody has BROKEN into the vivariums and STOLEN one baby green iguana and one baby red…

14 October

Canagan wins GIMA PetQuip Export Achievement Award

Pet food brand, Canagan, has scooped up GIMA’S PetQuip Export Achievement Award. The award was designed to recognise success in selling British pet care products in international markets. Part of the Symply Group, Canagan initially targeted export markets at large scale pet food exhibitions Interzoo Germany and Zoomark Italy. Since its launch in 2012,…

14 October

ROYAL CANIN® helps to promote the Guide Dogs charity

ROYAL CANIN® and the Guide Dogs charity are launching a retail promotion and social media campaign. They’ll be building greater awareness of the work that Guide Dogs does in helping people with sight loss enjoy confidence and independence. 8,000 UK guide dogs are now fed on ROYAL CANIN® food…

14 October

New database and website coordinator joins Ancol

Ancol has welcomed Charlotte Parkes as the company’s new database and website coordinator. Charlie’s role will include product data management. She will manage the customer database, update the Ancol website and develop new concepts with the Ancol NPD team. She will also be responsible for Ancol’s Facebook page and support PR and…

14 October

Customers flock to new aquatic store

A Swindon aquatic specialist caused waves as it opened a brand new store. Aqualush, a premier marine centre (with tropical fish, plants and a variety of aquatic products available) based in BSS House, was opened by local North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson. The store provides a selections of fish, stunning corals, equipment, food, aquatic life…

12 October

Pet care market expected to reach £4.5bn, according to experts

The UK pet care market is set to reach £4.5 billion in 2021, up 8.6 percent on 2016, according to retail research and analysis firm Verdict Retail. The company’s latest report states that pet accessories will be the fastest growing sub sector, forecast to rise 14.8 percent by 2021, followed…

12 October

New van for Support Dogs charity

Pet charity, Support Dogs, has taken delivery of a new van thanks to the generosity of Sheffield Freemasons. Members of the Freemasons raised £14,000 for the van which will be used to transport specialist assistance dogs in training from the charity’s base near Meadowhall. The Freemasons have been a…