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Veterinary profession is ‘most trusted’, says RCVS

A survey conducted by the RCVS revealed that veterinary surgeons were deemed the most trusted professionals by members of the public. The survey, conducted using 2,000 individuals across the UK, asked participants about their level of satisfaction with vets, how much value for money their vet provided, and their level…

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Dogs Trust Shrewsbury offers free workshops to school children

Dogs Trust in Shrewsbury is offering local primary schools free workshops to help children understand dogs and “ensure they can live safely and happily at home.” The ‘Be Dog Smart’ workshops, which cover what it takes to keep a dog happy and healthy, support a range of curriculum subjects and…

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Battersea CEO awarded CBE in 2020 New Year’s Honours List

Chief executive officer of Battersea, Claire Horton, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of her services to animal welfare in the 2020 New Year Honours List. She joined Battersea as Chief Executive in March 2010, bringing with her a wealth of operational and strategic leadership experience from the commercial…

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Government considers compulsory microchipping for cats

The government has urged pet owners to microchip all cats and dogs in a newly launched appeal. In a new statement, the government said that microchipping was a “vital part of being a responsible pet owner”. Some 92% of dogs are now microchipped following compulsory measures introduced in 2016. Since…

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Barking Heads donates over 2,000 meals to NAWT

Pet Food UK, the parent company of Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands, has donated over 2,000 meals to animal rehoming charity the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT). Rejecting the office tradition of Secret Santa, the team at Barking Heads clubbed together to create gift bags filled with toys…

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IPN injects £250k investment into factory

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has announced it will invest £250k into its Kimnel Park site in Bodelwyddan, North Wales.  The site is home to IPN’s subsidiary, The Real Petfood Company.  The investment will go towards funding for new production and robotic equipment, additional storage and racking and employee safety initiatives.…

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Broadreach Nature launches new trade site

Pet supplement company, Broadreach Nature has newly launched an online trade site, following the “success” of its newly launched retail site. The new site will be stocked with an original range and new range pet supplements, food and grooming hygiene products, as well as advice and product highlights.  Trade partners…

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Best dog-friendly UK hotels revealed

PetsPyjamas has revealed the top hotels in the UK for dog owners. The dog travel company holds its annual Travel Awards to recognise which hotel destinations are best suited for those travelling with a pet.  The awards were judged on various criteria, including if there were three or more dog-friendly…

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Dogs Trust Ireland suspends rehoming over the festive period

Dogs Trust has announced it is suspending the re-homing of dogs from its re-homing centre over the festive period to prevent people “rushing out to get a dog for Christmas.” The charity has revealed Christmas is not a good time to take on a new dog, especially a puppy, as…

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The Pet Industry Federation launches new insurance solution for members

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF)  has launched a new insurance solution for its members to help ensure that they have the right cover in place to protect their businesses. Pet Business Insurance has been developed exclusively for PIF members and covers the “core risks” faced by pet businesses. Features covered…

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