Events

Jun- 2012 -

25 June

Pet Care Trade Association supports Independents’ Day

Organised by Skillsmart Retail and supported by the National Skills Academy for Retail, Independents’ Day encourages the public to buy at least one item from an independent retailer. Chief executive of the Pet Care Trade Association Janet Nunn said: “For a pet owner, nothing beats the experience of a bright,…

22 June

OATA to support Aquatics Live 2012

OATA (Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association) has announced it will be supporting Aquatics Live in November 2012. Aquatics Live will be used by OATA to highlight the association’s activities and its support and protection of the aquatic industry, from wholesale operations to suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and, ultimately, fish keepers. Members of…

20 June

Vets call for action at Annual Scottish Dinner

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on Scottish government for action on welfare legislation and surveillance plans at the Annual Scottish Dinner. At the dinner, which was attended by members of parliament, representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and senior members of the veterinary profession, BVA president Carl…

19 June

PPRA Young Retailer of the Year announced

The Pet Product Retail Association Young Retailer of the Year accolade has been awarded to Anny Collett, the general manager of Not Just Pets, located in Bath. The award was presented by Gordon Thomas of PATS (pictured) at a gala dinner and ceremony in Birmingham at the Town Hall. Anny…

18 June

PATS Harrogate extends to satisfy exhibitor demand

The Pet and Aquatic Trade Show (PATS) Harrogate has created additional stand space to satisfy exhibitor demand. New exhibitors continue to request space meaning that the three-hall show is required to cover an extended area to cope with requests for stands. PATS is one of the UK’s biggest pet trade…

18 June

Skinner’s win Gundog Product of the Year award

At this year’s IPC Shooting Industry awards, Skinner’s won the Gundog Product of the Year with its Field & Trial Turkey & Rice product. Field & Trial Turkey & Rice was launched in 2011 and remains the only product to contain the branded mobility supplement joint aid for dogs made…

15 June

DVS Family Fun Day raises thousands for charity

Davies Vet Specialists’ (DVS) recent Family Fun Day raised over £2,000 for the Worldwide Veterinary Service and Keech Hospice Care in Streatley, Luton. More than one thousand animal lovers, many with their pet dogs, attended the 10 June event to take part or witness many of the day’s activities and…

13 June

FAB announces its four award winners

The Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) presented four companies with Easy to Give awards at the FAB Kensington Roof Gardens feline event in London. The 2012 FAB Easy to Give winners were: Alstoe and its Therios antibiotic; Virbac and its Effipro flea treatment; Novartis and its Atopica dermatitis treatment; and finally…

13 June

Peregrine Livefoods holds open day

Peregrine Livefoods is celebrating its 25th year in business, and to mark the occasion it is hosting an open day and celebration gala dinner on 1 July. The company is best known for supplying equipment, frozen foods and live foods, which are required for the correct care of reptiles, amphibians…

8 June

Search for pet friendly innovations continues

Pets at Home is inviting all aspiring inventors and designers to showcase their innovative product ideas at its fourth innovation open day on 12 July. Held at the company’s Stoke-on-Trent distribution centre, the event is open to anyone that has designed an inspired or unique pet friendly product. If the…