Industry News
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Nov- 2019 -13 November
Animal Activities Licensing course for inspectors becomes level 3 qualification
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), has announced that its joint animal establishments inspector training course, run in collaboration with the City of London Corporation, will result in formal City and Guilds Level 3 qualification from July 2020. Since 1 October 2018, the new Licensing of Activities Involving Animals regulations (AAL)…
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12 November
BVA highlights ‘presenteeism’ issue in vet profession
Nearly two thirds of vets (63%) worked when they didn’t feel well enough in the last year, according to new figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The trade body has now warned the profession that the problem of ‘presenteeism’ could have a longer-term impact on vets’ wellbeing. The results,…
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12 November
Dogrobes launches fundraising calendar in support of Dementia charity
Pet accessory company, Dogrobes has launched a fundraising calendar and are donating its dog drying coats to the canines of the Dementia Dog Project. Dogrobes is set to launch a new 2020 calendar which they hope will raise funds for the new charity, Dementia Dog Project, which provides assistance dogs…
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11 November
Pets at Home partners with The Royal British Legion
Pets at home has announced a new exclusive range with The Royal British Legion, supporting the Armed Forces community, for the second year in a row. The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families. Its range of…
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8 November
Laughing Dog launches ‘Naturally 5’ range
Dog food manufacturer, Laughing Dog, has expanded its range with the launch of ‘Laughing Dog Naturally 5’. The new addition to the range includes five new ingredients added to the three traditional flavours of chicken, lamb and beef. The range is “only made with naturally sourced ingredients” including their farm-grown…
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7 November
SSPCA launches ‘Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme’
The SSPCA have announced the launch of its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme. This free scheme will mark the SSPCA’s “ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal puppy trade”. The voluntary scheme will put emphasis on responsible breeding puppy breeding, and will be made available to every dog breeder in Scotland. The…
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7 November
Collared Creatures launch Harris Tweed collars for dogs
Yorkshire-based pet accessory company, Collared Creatures, have launched a new range of Harris Tweed dog collars. The company, who have created and designed dog collars for over six years, use wool fabrics that are hand-woven on the Isle of Harris. Collared Creatures said: “The last three years have seen Harris…
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7 November
Dogs Trust urges for dogs not to be given as Christmas presents
Dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is urging the public not to buy or give dogs as presents, as statistics show online searches for puppies have increased by 44% in the countdown to Christmas. The charity’s plea comes as it launches its first ever Christmas TV advert, which features a puppet…
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6 November
Delays to ‘important’ welfare legislation putting animals at risk, warns Battersea
Animal charity Battersea is warning that “disappointing” delays to important welfare legislation are putting animals at risk. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, which would increase maximum sentences for the worst acts of animal cruelty from the current penalty of six months to five years, has now fallen in Westminster for…
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6 November
Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home announce partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced its partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets to provide medical treatment for hundreds of stray and unwanted pets in the home’s care. The new partnership will support the charity’s work with ongoing work with abandoned animals, who “often reach their doors with a…
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