Events

May- 2013 -

21 May

Pet Show sells 179 stands for début exhibition

The Pet Show, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park on 20 and 21 July, has announced that it has already sold a total of 179 exhibitor stands, making it the largest multi-pet event in the UK. This is the first time that the Warwickshire-based event has opened its doors to…

9 May

Direct Line to sponsor London Pet Show

Direct Line Pet Insurance has been announced as the headline sponsor for the London Pet Show 2013. Direct Line Pet Insurance secured the show’s top sponsorship slot, raising the profile of its services to dog and cat owners. It now heads up a host of leading animal brands taking up…

Apr- 2013 -

29 April

Dog frisbee displays at Paws in the Park

At this year’s Paws in the Park a Disc Dog team are travelling from Poland to give visitors the chance to watch this extreme sport for the first time ever in the UK. The dogs and their experienced handlers will perform a choreographed freestyle catching display, with multiple discs, working…

23 April

AWF discussion forum expands for 30th anniversary

Following the increasing popularity of the annual Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forum and to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary, the forum is moving to a bigger venue in London. This year’s forum on Monday, to be held on 13 May, focuses on the role of vets in animal welfare…

22 April

Spring walks will help raise money for charity

With spring in the air, the national assistance dog charity Canine Partners is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Bluebell Walk campaign by holding two charity walks in Essex. The first walk takes place on Sunday 28 April in the 90 acres of Langford Grove, near Maldon through glorious woodland…

15 April

Leading pet insurer sponsors new ITV show

Animal Friends Pet Insurance is to sponsor ITV’s brand new TV event the British Animal Honours 2013 hosted by Paul O’Grady. In a deal brokered by TCS Media, the brand new TV event celebrates the achievements of the world’s most extraordinary animals and the people who work with them. Filmed…

12 April

Blue Cross launches charity tea party

TV stars Arlene Phillips CBE and Made in Chelsea‘s Cheska Hull have joined forces with Blue Cross to unveil the pet charity’s Tea Party 2013 campaign. Blue Cross – the charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1987 – is encouraging members of the public to…

5 April

Manchester Pet Show reveals campaign-fronting pets

Six pets from across the north west have been chosen by a panel of judges to become the faces of the inaugural Manchester Pet Show’s advertising campaign. Alfie the Yorkshire Terrier; Paddy the Cockerpoo; Ruby the British Bulldog; Bruce the Miniature Schnauzer; and cats, Ramos and Tiny, were chosen from…

4 April

Independents’ Day and Independent Retailer Month unite

This year’s ‘Independents’ Day’ campaign has kicked-off with the news that it will be supported by the Independent Retailer Month. To be held on 4 July, the third annual Independents’ Day is a nationwide event designed to get the public to visit independent retailers they may have previously overlooked. By…

3 April

HiLife PAT Dog of the Year named

Pet as therapy (PAT) dog Scrabble has been named as the HiLife PAT Dog of the Year 2012/13. Scrabble, a Leonberger from North Yorkshire, has been recognised for his hard work over the past three years, during which time he has made an incredible 300 visits. Together with his owner…