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Pet companies to be celebrated on Small Business Saturday

Two small pet businesses have been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday, the campaign for small businesses on December 3. The businesses will be among those featured one per day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday…

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Thieves steal safe with four-figure sum from a Garden Centre

An investigation is taking place as they hunt for thieves who stole a safe from Castle Douglas Garden Centre. The safe, containing a four-figure sum, is believes to have been taken by more than one person due to the size and weight of the object. A spokesman for the garden…

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Pet Munchies shortlisted for prestigious Product of the Year Award

UK based company, Pet Munchies has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious PetQuip ‘Product of the Year’ Award. The manufacturer produces premium, gourmet, natural dog and cat treats. The winner will be announced at the PetQuip Awards Dinner and Party on September 25, the first night of PATS Telford.…

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Mars Petcare launches Pedigree® Puppy Tasty Bites

Mars Petcare has launched Pedigree® Puppy Tasty Bites. The new product are suitable in texture and size for younger dogs. The bite-size, chicken-flavoured cubes are designed for puppies’ smaller mouths. The bites are fortified with calcium and the whole range features Omega 3 vitamins and minerals. Commenting on the launch of…

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Don’t call Fire Brigade for cats stuck in trees, says charity boss

A Freedom of Information request by Yorkshire Cat Rescue found that 29 cats in Humberside were rescued by emergency services between June 2015 and June 2016. In addition, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue came to the rescue of 12 cats. North Yorkshire responded to six calls about cats in distress. Sara Atkinson, founder…

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GCA reveals finalists in Ruxley Rose competition

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed the names of the finalist garden centres in its Ruxley Rose competition. The winners of the Garden Centre and Destination Garden Centre categories will be announced at the annual GCA Conference in St. Andrews, from January 22 until 25, 2017. The finalists in the…

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Fishkeeper Scotland expands with garden centre

Aquatic retailer, Fishkeeper Scotland, a subsidiary of UK-wide Maidenhead Aquatics, is set to open its flagship store in Dobbies Edinburgh as part of a £1m, 11-store roll-out plan, creating 30 new jobs across the country. Established in 2010, the company currently has 60 employees and eight stores in Scotland; Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness,…

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Fishkeeper Scotland expands with garden centre

Aquatic retailer, Fishkeeper Scotland, a subsidiary of UK-wide Maidenhead Aquatics, is set to open its flagship store in Dobbies Edinburgh as part of a £1m, 11-store roll-out plan, creating 30 new jobs across the country. Established in 2010, the company currently has 60 employees and eight stores in Scotland; Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness,…

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WildWash shortlisted for award

WildWash has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2016 E-Dressage Equine Awards. The London based manufacturer produces equine and pet shampoos. Its team has been nominated for the Company Breakthrough of the Year category. The winner will be announced at the luxury Cheshire estate of Carden Park on October 22. Company director, Jane…

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Dorwest Herbs moves to new purpose built premises

Dorwest Herbs has moved to a new facility in Dorchester, Dorset. The purpose-built premises include the office and production in a single site. The company’s licensed production unit are now integrated with the sales and marketing offices. Managing director, Jo Boughton-White, commented: “We’re thrilled to move into our fantastic new premises,…

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