Industry News
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Nov- 2012 -1 November
Spectrum Brands Pet Division set to join HQ in Manchester
Spectrum Brands Pet Division, which includes the Tetra, 8in1 and FURminator brands, is set to close its Southampton office at the end of 2012 to join with its headquarters in Manchester. The marketing, finance and customer service functions will join the Spectrum Brands Head Office in Manchester where they will…
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Oct- 2012 -31 October
Bob Martin post hefty sales figures after TV campaign
Leading pet healthcare specialist Bob Martin has posted double the amount of sales compared with 2011 figures, having successfully launched flea care product FleaClear in March. The Spot On products have received a boost from a return to television advertising – for the first time in 25 years – which…
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30 October
Dorwest lands business award
Dorwest Herbs has been awarded the ‘Best Small & Medium Business’ prize at the recent Open 4 Business Awards. Based in Dorset, the company produces herbal products for dogs and cats. Managing director Jo Boughton-White said: “This year we have been selected as finalists for several national and regional awards…
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29 October
Long Paws to support Pup Aid with charity auction
Long Paws has announced that it will be supporting Pup Aid through its charity auctions. Started by Marc Abraham, also known as Mark the vet, Pup Aid works to raise awareness about the UK’s cruel puppy farming trade. Director of Long Paws Elan Mansur said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be…
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29 October
Queen legend Brian May presents three-legged dog Haatchi with award
A three-legged dog who has a remarkably inspiring story has received a special award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) – presented by Queen guitarist Brian May. The award ceremony took place on 23 October, with Baroness Gale hosting the event, at the House of Lords where Haatchi…
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26 October
Pet Blood Bank UK links with PetNet to raise awareness
The first and only UK charity promoting pet blood typing has joined with online pet community PetNet to raise awareness, in an effort to save more dogs’ and cats’ lives. PetNet has nominated Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBUK) as its charity of the month, promoting its bespoke PBBUK PetCards that…
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25 October
Birdfood manufacturer donates £14,200 to help wildlife
Walter Harrison’s has donated more than £14,200 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust in a bid to enthuse the next generation of naturalists. The manufacturer of wild bird foods and accessories made the presentation on 20 October, where Stuart Hendy of Walter Harrison’s gave the cheque to the trust’s newly appointed…
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24 October
New online holistic pet care course launched
A leading holistic vet is offering a course covering the fundamental principles of natural pet care. Holly Mash, the author of The Holistic Dog – a complete guide to natural health care, is offering the distance learning course which is fully downloadable by enrolling at http://www.civtedu.org/how-to-enrol. Entrants who complete the…
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22 October
Mars Petcare team smash Guinness World Record for pet food donation
A Leicestershire-based pet care company has broken a Guinness World Record for donating the most pet food to charity in 24 hours. Mars Petcare Associates, from Waltham, officially became world record holders during their annual Customer Development and Marketing Conference. The previous world record of 900 kilogrammes donated in one…
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22 October
James Wellbeloved raises £2,500 for Dogs for the Disabled
Pet food producer James Wellbeloved has raised £2,500 for a dog charity by competing in a gruelling charity bike ride. A team of seven cyclists from the company, dubbed the Magnificent Seven, rode the arduous London to Brighton course to continue previous efforts – last year James Wellbeloved staff raised…
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