Industry News

Chief executive of Pet Care Trust Janet Nunn leaves role

The Pet Care Trust and its chief executive Janet Nunn released a joint statement to announce Janet’s immediate departure from the organisation on 14 September. Janet Nunn remarked of her departure: “I’ve really enjoyed my time at the Pet Care Trust and appreciated the support and friendship shown by the…

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Peregrine’s ‘Dave for a day’ provides retail experience

At Peregrine’s recent open day in celebration of its 25th anniversary, director Dave Perry was auctioned off to the highest bidder in aid of Jersey’s Durrell Institute. MD of Pampurred Pets Steve Fowler bid £501 to win Dave’s services for a day. Dave put his reptile expertise to good use…

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Pet Shop UK celebrates listing its 150th company

Pet Shop UK, the free online pet directory that promotes independent pet shops and pet-related services to online consumers, recently celebrated listing its 150th company. Developed by an animal-loving family team, the website was built to give business the opportunity to engage with consumers who are looking to buy their…

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Crown Pet Foods and Vital Pet Products in partnership

Crown Pet Foods has announced the appointment of Vital Pet Products as its third party logistical partner for the specialist pet industry. Vital Pet Products’ appointment comes on the heels of the announcement that Crown Pet Foods will take distribution for the James Wellbeloved and Royal Canin brands in-house from…

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ECMA welcomes Companion Animal Welfare Council report

The Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association’s (EMCA) UK spokesperson Lord Duncan McNair has stated that the organisation welcomes the Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC) report on electronic collars. The report demonstrates that there is insufficient scientific evidence to indicate any damaging effects of electronic collars on the welfare of dogs. Lord…

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Pet and craft re-launch a success

Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre recently held an event to celebrate the re-launch of its pet and craft areas. Pet and reptile centre manager at the family-run garden centre Liz Woodward said: “Both the pet and craft areas have been extended and we wanted to hold an official re-launch…

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Card turnover at independent UK pet stores falls by 10 per cent

Card turnover at independent pet stores across the UK fell by 10 per cent in the second quarter of 2012 when compared with the same period two years ago. Following on from the announcement that the UK is experiencing its longest double-dip recession for 50 years, this latest analysis gathered…

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Former RCVS president dies

Former president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Jack Brain Walsby HonFRCVS passed away on 25 August. Mr Walsby was a member of the RCVS Council for sixteen years between 1983 and 1999 and served as president from 1991 to 1992. RCVS president Jacqui Molyneux said: “He was…

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3P Enterprise celebrates its 10th anniversary

Gloucestershire-based pet accessory company 3P Enterprise will launch a new range of products at PATS Harrogate as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations. Founded by managing director Grantley Roberts in 2002 as Pet Play Pads, 3P began life as an ecommerce company, selling a range of stylish wooden pet houses…

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Standards set for dog breeders

The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has launched its Standard to set out the, council-recommended, minimum standards that those involved in dog breeding must meet. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Carl Padgett said: “We welcome the Standard, which applies to all types of dogs and all…

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