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Vets for Pets Harrogate celebrates 20 years

Harrogate-based veterinary practice Vets for Pets Harrogate has celebrated its 20th anniversary. The practice marked the occasion with a birthday party for clients and their pets on 10 August. Established in 2004 the practice is now a 13-strong team of vets, registered veterinary nurses, and experienced client care advisers. Dr…

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UK Pet Food appoints two new chairs to lead sustainability work

UK Pet Food has appointed Priya Hamilton, corporate affairs manager at Purina, and Caroline Curtis, operations director at Tails.com, as its new chairs to lead its sustainability committee. Both Hamilton and Curtis have been active members of the committee since its formation in 2020. The committee’s mission is to support…

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Johnston and Jeff expands product range for wildlife care

Bird feed manufacturer Johnston and Jeff has increased its product range in a bid to help people care for a greater variety of wildlife. The brand, which has been supplying high-quality wild bird seed for nearly 150 years, has now launched a dedicated hedgehog mix to help slow the ongoing…

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Jollyes names opening date for new Chester store

Jollyes has announced that it will open its first Chester store at 10.00am on Friday 16 August. The store, at 2B Chester Retail Park, Old Seals Way, Chester, will open a unit vacated by Poundland earlier this year. The new Chester store, which will create 12 jobs, will be led…

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Henry Bell Wild Bird Care appoints new sales agent

Henry Bell Wild Bird Care has appointed Mike Mills to its national network of sales agents. In his new role, Mills will represent the brand across Kent and East and West Sussex, with sole responsibility for garden centre and country store customers in the region. Mills, who set up his…

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Find Your Paws launches recruitment scheme for breeders

Pet advertising platform Find Your Paws has announced a recruitment drive for dedicated cat and dog breeders. The initiative aims to expand the platform’s network of responsible breeders, ensuring that prospective pet owners have access to “healthy and well-cared-for animals”. As pet ownership continues to rise across the UK and…

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Puppy market returning to ‘more normal’, says puppies.co.uk

New data has revealed that there are currently 36 buyers per litter available in the UK down from the first half of 2021 where there were 99 buyers per litter, according to data from puppies.co.uk. This means that there are many puppies going unsold causing breeders to lower their prices,…

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Retail sales jump 0.5% in July

UK Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, against a growth of 1.5% in July 2023, amid improved performance from clothing as shoppers enjoyed the summer weather, according to the latest figures from the KPMG-BRC retail sales monitor. This was above the three-month average growth of…

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DotDotPet to launch new Multifit Gummies for Cats

Eco conscious wellness and lifestyle brand DotDotPet is set to launch its new Multifit Gummies for Cats at the Cat Live Show at the NEC Birmingham on 14 September. The new Multifit Gummies are functional treats that boost your pet’s immune system and fight inflammation. They contain NutraPlasm, a whole-body…

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Butternut Box lands Pets at Home listing

Butternut Box has announced that it has landed a major retail listing with Pets at Home. Butternut Box recipes are available in 50 Pets at Home stores nationwide now, with further stores to follow. Recipes include Pork This Way, Gobble Gobble Turkey, Chicken You Out and Duo of Duck and…

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