Events
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Mar- 2020 -17 March
London Dog Week postponed
London Dog Week has been postponed “until further notice” amid the recent coronavirus outbreak, organisers have confirmed. The event was originally scheduled to take place between 23 March and 29 March, but due to “ extra government precautions” it will no longer go ahead. In a statement, organisers said: “We…
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16 March
BSAVA Congress 2020 cancelled
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced that its Congress 2020 will be cancelled amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to take place between Thursday 2 April and Sunday 05 April 2020 in Birmingham. Its cancellation comes only two weeks after the BSAVA said that the…
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11 March
Organisers cancel Petplan Veterinary Awards
The Petplan Veterinary Awards have been cancelled amid the recent coronavirus developments across the country. The awards were due to have taken place on 2 April in conjunction with BSAVA Congress in Birmingham, which is still set to go ahead as planned. In a statement, organisers for the event said:…
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10 March
CEVA Animal Welfare Awards postponed amid coronavirus outbreak
The Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020 have been postponed amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The annual awards show, held in Birmingham, was due to take place for the ninth year in a row on 1 April. In a statement released on Ceva Animal Health’s facebook page, organisers said: “At Ceva…
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9 March
Crufts crowns Best in Show champion
Crufts has announced that its Best in Show champion has been crowned as Maisie, a wire-haired Dachshund from Gloucestershire. Alongside owner Kim McCalmont, Maisie was chosen by top judge, Anne Macdonald, on the final day of the four-day event (8 March). She is the first ever Daschund to receive the…
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5 March
Major sponsors pulled from Crufts amid Coronavirus fears
Two of Crufts’ major sponsors have asked staff not to attend the event amid Coronavirus fears, the BBC reports. Royal Canin UK and James Wellbeloved both advised their representatives to avoid large events like Crufts “unless it is business critical”. Alongside the two major sponsors, The Association of Pet Dog…
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3 March
BSAVA issues Coronavirus update
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) said that its 2020 congress will go ahead as planned amid Coronavirus fears, “unless anything changes and the World Health Organization or government advise otherwise”. While the association is “closely monitoring” the situation, the event is still scheduled to take place between Thursday…
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Jan- 2020 -22 January
The Cuddle Club partners with London Dog Week
The Cuddle Club has announced it will partner with London Dog Week later this year. The therapy pop-up venture is known for bringing puppies to offices, open spaces, parks, retail stores and commuter hot spots, offering up-close interaction between puppies and members of the public. The idea of the pop-ups…
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10 January
Dogs Trust to hold Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event
Dogs Trust has invited dogs and owners to attend a special Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event in Greyfriars Kirkyard on 14 January. The event aims to “showcase the bond between owner and dog through special activities such as training, playing, grooming and exercising”. It will be the second year in a…
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Oct- 2019 -3 October
RCVS welcomes 30 new fellows at fourth annual ‘Fellowship Day’
The RCVS Fellowship welcomed some 30 new veterinary surgeons at its fourth annual Fellowship Day on 20 September. The event also saw Professor John Innes welcomed as the new chair of the RCVS Fellowship for a three-year term, during which he will be responsible for meeting the initiative’s strategic aims…
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