Industry News
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Apr- 2013 -24 April
Cat owners’ open door policy is creating stress
More than 40 per cent of cat owners say their homes are entered by neighbourhood cats trying to gain attention, shelter, food or to attack the resident cat. The stress this can cause is underestimated by owners, says researcher Jon Bowen, animal behaviour consultant at the Royal Veterinary College, and…
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23 April
AWF discussion forum expands for 30th anniversary
Following the increasing popularity of the annual Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forum and to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary, the forum is moving to a bigger venue in London. This year’s forum on Monday, to be held on 13 May, focuses on the role of vets in animal welfare…
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22 April
Spring walks will help raise money for charity
With spring in the air, the national assistance dog charity Canine Partners is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Bluebell Walk campaign by holding two charity walks in Essex. The first walk takes place on Sunday 28 April in the 90 acres of Langford Grove, near Maldon through glorious woodland…
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19 April
PFMA to launch Friends for Life campaign
Following new research showing that 92 per cent of pet owners with overweight pets do not see obesity as a life threatening risk, the PFMA will launch its ‘Friends for Life’ campaign. Starting on 8 May, the campaign encourages owners to contact their local vet, retailer or other pet specialist…
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17 April
Cats Protection celebrates James Herriot award
Maggie Roberts, Cats Protection’s director of veterinary services, received a prestigious award at the annual British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) congress. The event took place on Thursday 4 April at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, where Maggie was presented with the JA Wight Memorial Award. This celebrates the…
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16 April
UK website to offer low cost pet-sitting services
The UK’s first social networking website to offer pet-sitting services by pet owners themselves has launched, promising a ‘sharing economy’ solution to finding local pet care for less. Pet Around.com is an innovative new approach to the age-old problem of pet care while on holiday. Combing the support of an…
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15 April
Leading pet insurer sponsors new ITV show
Animal Friends Pet Insurance is to sponsor ITV’s brand new TV event the British Animal Honours 2013 hosted by Paul O’Grady. In a deal brokered by TCS Media, the brand new TV event celebrates the achievements of the world’s most extraordinary animals and the people who work with them. Filmed…
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12 April
Blue Cross launches charity tea party
TV stars Arlene Phillips CBE and Made in Chelsea‘s Cheska Hull have joined forces with Blue Cross to unveil the pet charity’s Tea Party 2013 campaign. Blue Cross – the charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1987 – is encouraging members of the public to…
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11 April
Expressley Pets reduces its carbon paw print
Converting to LPG has proved the right move for County Durham-based Expressley Pets, which specialises in transporting pets and animals across the UK and throughout the continent. Being DEFRA licensed to transport all domestic animals, means it provides a door-to-door service for vets, breeders and groomers. However, it is primarily pet owners…
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10 April
UK’s largest pet store business acquires Vets4Pets
In a deal worth £40 million, Pets at Home has bought Vets4Pets and now stands to become one of the largest veterinary chains in the UK with the number of practices overtaking the number of stores. Founded over 12 years ago by former Specsavers and Vision Express executive Peter Watson,…
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