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20 July

PIF rallies with industry for Save Pets Of Ukraine initiative

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has recently chaired its first working party to help identify ways in which the UK pet industry can provide aid for dogs and cats affected by the war in Ukraine. Working with its charity partner, U-Hearts, the session was attended by representatives in Ukraine, USA,…

19 July

Dobbies partners with Carrick Vets

Dobbies Garden Centre in Chesterfield has announced a new partnership with Carrick Vets. The new Carrick Vets practice will relocate in the summer from its existing site in Clowne to the Dobbies in Chesterfield. The service provided by Carrick Vets will complement Dobbies’ existing range of pet products. Jessica Podmore,…

19 July

Jollyes launches Operation Cool Dog amid heatwave

Jollyes has launched Operation Cool Dog in anticipation of record temperatures today (19 July) across the UK. As well as providing pet owners with tips on how to keep their dog cool at home, until close of business on Friday 22 July, every Jollyes store will provide free “doggy ice-cream”…

18 July

NOAH names new officer team at AGM

Caitrina Oakes, managing director, Vetoquinol UK and Ireland, has been re-elected as the chair of NOAH for 2022/23 at the group’s recent AGM. Also re-elected was senior vice-chair Jan Moehlenbrock (MSD Animal Health) and Mark Collinson (Norbrook) as treasurer, with new vice chair Ned Flaxman (KRKA) completing the NOAH officer…

18 July

Footfall drops as heatwave hits UK

Footfall across UK high streets are down -7.3% on last week as the country experiences a heatwave, according to Springboard. However, high streets in coastal towns have seen a surge of footfall, rising by 9.0%. The largest drop was seen in greater London, which was down -13% across high streets…

15 July

Burgess Pet Care adds to Excel range

Burgess Pet Care has announced the expansion of its Excel range for small animals with the addition of a new product line: Nap and Nest luxury paper bedding. Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small animals, Nap and Nest is made from unused off cuts of tea bags from…

15 July

Pooch and Mutt partners with Woodgreen Pets Charity

Pooch and Mutt and Woodgreen Pets Charity have launched a new partnership that will see the dog wellness brand donate enough food each month to feed around 80% of dogs in the charity’s care. In addition, Pooch and Mutt has donated sample pouches and discount vouchers for everyone who rehomes…

15 July

Retailers welcome ‘record’ credit surge in Q1

The retail store and online credit sector welcomed its “faster ever” start to the year, as new business volumes reached £2.1bn in the opening quarter, according to the Finance and Leasing Association. This marks the highest ever level of borrowing for Q1 with an increase of 12% compared to the…

14 July

Cats Protection appoints new chair of Trustees

Cats Protection has appointed a specialist in small animal internal medicine, Dr Kit Sturgess as its new chair of Trustees. Sturgess will lead the charity’s board of volunteer trustees who are responsible for values, strategy and overall performance at the cat charity, which helps 166,000 cats each year. He takes…

14 July

Paleo Ridge launches new VIP clubs

Paleo Ridge has announced the launch of seven new VIP raw dog food clubs for customers. The clubs include an Agility Club, a Breeders Club, a Bulk Buyers Club, an Ambassadors Club, a Vets Club and an Affiliate Club building on the pre-existing Stockists scheme. Club members will receive benefits…