Industry News
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Mar- 2017 -17 March
Scruffs® heads to the USA for Global Pet Show
Premium pet-bedding brand Scruffs® will be attending Global Pet Show in Orlando, Florida. The event takes place from March 22-24, 2017. The Manchester-based company, which prides itself on British design and innovation, will be showcasing its expansive bedding range and new additions for 2017. Both potential and existing customers will…
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17 March
Relief for self-employed following NIC U-turn
Self-employed Brits will not face a hike on Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) as the Chancellor makes a U-turn. It was announced in the Spring Budget 2017 that the self-employed would be asked to contribute more National Insurance. Mike Cherry, FSB national chairman, said:“We are delighted for our members and all…
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17 March
Search and rescue dog awarded with OBE
A Cheshire search and rescue dog has been given a animals’ OBE for his devotion to duty in some of the world’s most challenging regions. At a special ceremony at Manchester Town Hall, Border Collie Bryn became the latest recipient of the prestigious PDSA Order of Merit – the animals’ OBE. …
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16 March
Dog owners warned to keep pets on a lead
Dog owners are being urged to keep pets on their leads whilst on Yorkshire Water land as lambing season begins. The firm states that even if your dog is generally docile they can cause extreme distress to sheep when unleashed off their lead. In 2015, over 20 sheep and lambs…
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16 March
PIF announces insurance extension
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that it will be extending its member benefit business insurance, to now accommodate kennel and cattery members. For the last three years, the Pet Industry Federation has partnered with Jelf, to provide peace of mind around issues and core risks faced by groomers, sitters,…
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16 March
Couple jailed for selling sick puppies
A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…
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16 March
Couple jailed for selling sick puppies
A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…
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15 March
Shoplifter drove with pet shop worker clinging to his car
A retired man has been jailed for stealing from a pet shop which ended in him driving with a member of staff clinging to his car bonnet. Sidney Turton reversed his car into Andrew Dukes, a Pets at Home worker, when Mr Dukes suspected him of theft, reports York Press.…
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15 March
Budget a ‘disaster’ for pet stores, says new PIF Chair
The newly appointed chair of the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has spoken out against the recent budget, calling it a ‘disaster’ for small high street pet stores. Referring to the announcement last week by the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, that business rates would not be reduced for small businesses, Steve Fowler,…
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15 March
Benyfit Natural celebrates Belle Howlett’s Crufts success
Belle Howlett and her four-year-old border collie, Ami, have been awarded YKC Jumping Dog of the Year at Crufts for the second year running. Belle has been competing with the Young Kennel Club since 2011. Belle and Ami are sponsored by raw pet food producer Benyfit Natural. In an interview with Crufts, Benyfit…
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