Industry News
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Oct- 2016 -6 October
Supa Ltd win award for giftware product
The Garden Décor range of metal animals is a big hit for Supa Ltd. The company won a second successive Best Giftware Product award at the PATS trade exhibition. The range was launched to the UK market at the start of the year. Since then it has grown to include a…
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6 October
Puppy farmers convicted of fraud
An Essex puppy dealer has been found guilty and is due to be sentenced alongside other conspirators. The dealers have pleaded pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with the breeding and selling of sick and dying puppies. Teresa Wade of Ship Lane, Aveley, in Essex, pleaded guilty to one offence of…
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6 October
Updating dog microchipping ‘needs a rethink’, claims MedicAnimal
Six months after the introduction of compulsory microchipping of dogs in England, Andrew Bucher, chief veterinary officer and co-founder of MedicAnimal, has questioned elements of the scheme and whether it can be effective in the long term. Figures reported last week by animal charity Dogs Trust show more than 4,700…
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5 October
Sponsor needed for assistance dog graduation ceremony
Sheffield charity Support Dogs is seeking a sponsor for its annual Awards and Graduation Ceremony which marks the successful completion of almost two years of training by this year’s assistance dog intake. The ceremony, which takes place on Sunday 20 November 2016 at the Royal Victoria Holiday Inn, Sheffield, will…
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5 October
Winners of the British Dog Grooming Championship 2016
The British Dog Groomers’ Association has announced the winners of the 2016 British Dog Grooming Championship. The event took place on October 2 2016 at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, with support from Groomers Limited. Here are the winners of each category: GROOMER OF THE YEAR 2016 (sponsored by Groomers Ltd):…
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5 October
House and Jackson gains Veterinary Hospital Status
The equine and small animal practices at House and Jackson in Essex have been awarded prestigious Hospital Status by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The practices held an official opening ceremony to mark the occasion. Local dignitaries and many clients and friends of the practice attended the reception and ribbon cutting…
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5 October
BETA International announces new sponsor
Charles Owen & Co. (Bow) Ltd is to sponsor The Hub at BETA International 2017. This vibrant new feature is set to become a real hive of activity, with product displays, celebrity interviews and retailer seminars. Talking Business, the trade fair’s popular industry discussion will be hosted by Alastair Stewart.…
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5 October
Dorwest supports rescue dogs
Third generation family business, Dorwest, is offering support to rescue dogs. The herbal expert, which helps thousands of pets keep calm during firework season, will be sending products to rescue centres up and down the country. Dorwest will donate ‘combo rescue packs’ to help those most in need. Each ‘combo rescue pack’ will contain top…
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4 October
Heath Vets shortlisted for Sussex Women in Business Awards
Veterinary clinic Heath Vets, in Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint, has been shortlisted in the 2016 Sussex Women in Business Awards. The awards aim to highlight the best women in business or the best businesses owned or co-owned by women in Sussex. Heath Vets has been shortlisted for the contribution to the community…
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4 October
Pets at Home manager caught stealing
A deputy manager at Pets at Home has admitted to stealing by making fake refunds. Neil Dyason stole from the Dewsbury store when the main boss was away. He created fake refunds and then took the cash for himself. When caught he told colleagues to ‘shove the job’ and just…
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