Events
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Jul- 2012 -17 July
A Grand Day Out returns for its second year
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust and Wallace and Gromit’s Children’s Foundation have joined forces to host family fun dog walks again this year. The dog walks, which are being held across the country, are being sponsored by Foresters for the second year running and are designed to raise funds for…
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17 July
Pet Industry Awards shortlist revealed
The 16 businesses shortlisted for the Pet Industry Awards 2012 have been announced by organisers the Pet Care Trade Association. The shortlisted businesses include: 3C’s Cattery, Burgess Pet Care, Dorwest Herbs, Furst Class Lounge, Grooming at Tiffany’s, Just For Pets Acocks Green, Just For Pets Telford, Just For Pets Wolverhampton,…
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16 July
The UK’s top Celebrity Dog Owner is announced
John Barrowman has been announced as this year’s top Celebrity Dog Owner at the PetNet Celebrity Pet Owner Awards 2012. The awards are aimed at celebrity dog and cat owners who have communicated the importance of responsible ownership through their involvement with animals and the media. The voting has taken…
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10 July
PetEx postponed until 2013
The organisers of the planned PetEx 2012 pet trade show have announced that the event has been postponed until 2013. The decision to put the show, due to be held in Dublin September, on hold was made following consultation with previous visitors and prominent companies in the Republic of Ireland’s…
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9 July
Canny Company training day a resounding success
The first Canny Company training day took place at Jollyes pet superstores in June to promote the Canny Collar. The Jollyes training day was the first in a series of event days organised in conjunction with the Canny Company and dog training organisation Bark Busters. Bark Busters’ dog behavioural therapist…
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6 July
Nominations sought for veterinary awards
Vets, scientists and veterinary students who carry out research in aid of dogs have the chance to be awarded for their work at the inaugural Kennel Club Charitable Trust Veterinary Awards. Nominations for the awards, underwritten by a gift from the Vernon and Shirley Hill Family Foundation, can be sent…
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5 July
Aesculap launches scholarship scheme
A new scheme launched by Aesculap and developed alongside Groom Team England, will give five groomers the opportunity to enhance their careers. The scholarship scheme is open to anybody such as a student who is just starting out, or someone who needs help in taking the next step. The five…
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5 July
BVA call for action on dog welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVA’s annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…
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Jun- 2012 -27 June
Doncaster reptile show goes ahead, despite controversy
The mayor of Doncaster, Peter Davies, has spoken out about his attempts to put a stop to the reptile show at the Doncaster Dome this month. The International Herpetological Society went to the High Court to force bosses at the Doncaster Council-owned venue to allow its show to go ahead.…
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26 June
British Dog Grooming Championship 2012 judges announced
Judges have been announced by the British Dog Groomers’ Association (BDGA) for the 32nd British Dog Grooming Championship in October. Joanne Botwood LCGI, Bill Browne-Cole and Corina Verschuren will preside over the event, held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on Sunday 28 October. Joanne Botwood LCGI, who has been grooming for…
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