Current Affairs

Pet grooming business targeted by thieves

A pet grooming business in Ilfracombe Gardens was targeted by burglars. Thankfully, the thieves who forced their way inside The Grooming Room left empty handed. Julie Goulding manager of The Grooming Room doesn’t think that burglars aimed for a pet business. “I think they were just after cash. Nothing was touched…

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National minimum wage increases on October 1

From October 1 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases for workers under 25 and apprentices by between 3 percent and 4.7 percent. The National Minimum Wage is the minimum rate of hourly pay most workers are entitled to by law. The rate depends on a worker’s age and whether they…

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Vividarium scoops pet industry’s top accolade

Vividarium; an East Yorkshire based pet product firm, had reason to celebrate when its new tortoise enclosure took the coveted “Best New Small-Animal Product Award” at the PATS 2016. The exhibits were also judged by a panel of industry-leading experts who gave their critique, opinions, and advice to all who had entered their products…

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Forthglade launches ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’

Forthglade has launched a new project to help raise funds and awareness of UK animal welfare charities. Every month, five UK animal charities or rescue centres will be supported by new initiative ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’. Charities are invited to get in touch via a dedicated Charity Applications web page www.forthglade.com/charity-application/ where they…

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Dog crèche business recognised for national award

  Surrey-based dog crèche business, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, has reached the finals of a national pet trade award in the same month it announced further growth. The fast-growing small business is a finalist in the Pet Industry Federation Awards Pet Services Dog Day Care & Boarding category. The awards…

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Cat crisis at London rescue centre

A London rescue centre is having a cat crisis as over 30 cats have been dumped in boxes or carriers, left on the doorstep or in the reception in September alone.   The Mayhew Animal Home has been inundated with cats and kittens that have been dumped at The Home by…

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Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released

A summary of responses to Defra’s consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This consultation ran for 12 weeks, from the 20 December 2015 until the 12 March 2016. The consultation covers proposals to introduce new secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006,…

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New regulatory body authorised to maintain a register of SQPs

A new regulatory body has been authorised to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPS). The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has authorised VetSkill to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) to prescribe and supply POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines. VetSkill is an Ofqual approved awarding organisation that…

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Fashion show aims to raise awareness for charity

A sustainable fashion show is hoping to raise awareness for pet charity, Blue Cross. A team of Regent’s University London students and staff are organising a fashion show and catwalk. Titled ‘A Sustainable Future,’ the show will take place on Thursday 15 December at the University’s Marylebone Theatre, and will…

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Pet boarding sector shows growth

The pet boarding industry is growing steadily with the number of licences issued by local authorities increasing year on year, according to initial findings revealed by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). A Freedom of Information request in June to nearly 400 councils, found that the average number of licensed kennels and catteries has…

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