Industry News
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Jun- 2012 -11 June
Increase in attacks on guide dogs leads to calls for compulsory micro-chipping
More guide dogs are being attacked than ever before according to new figures. An average of eight guide dogs per month are being hurt and this increase in attacks has led to David Cowdrey of Guide Dogs to call for compulsory micro-chipping of all dogs. “There are a lot of…
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8 June
Search for pet friendly innovations continues
Pets at Home is inviting all aspiring inventors and designers to showcase their innovative product ideas at its fourth innovation open day on 12 July. Held at the company’s Stoke-on-Trent distribution centre, the event is open to anyone that has designed an inspired or unique pet friendly product. If the…
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8 June
Search for pet friendly innovations continues
Pets at Home is inviting all aspiring inventors and designers to showcase their innovative product ideas at its fourth innovation open day on 12 July. Held at the company’s Stoke-on-Trent distribution centre, the event is open to anyone that has designed an inspired or unique pet friendly product. If the…
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7 June
Independents’ Day
Don’t put the bunting away just yet – independent retailers of every ilk will be celebrated on 4 July as part of Independents’ Day. Independents’ Day comes at the start of Independent Retailer Month and is seen as a chance for the public to show their support for the 169,000-plus…
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7 June
Independents’ Day
Don’t put the bunting away just yet – independent retailers of every ilk will be celebrated on 4 July as part of Independents’ Day. Independents’ Day comes at the start of Independent Retailer Month and is seen as a chance for the public to show their support for the 169,000-plus…
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7 June
Search launched for Britain’s least talented dog
Poopsta has launched the search for Britain’s least talented dog. The competition is for dog owners whose pets, despite numerous attempts at being taught tricks and commands, have very little or no discernible talent. Entrants whose pets are shortlisted finalists will receive a Poopsta one-push poop scoop, while the winner…
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7 June
Search launched for Britain’s least talented dog
Poopsta has launched the search for Britain’s least talented dog. The competition is for dog owners whose pets, despite numerous attempts at being taught tricks and commands, have very little or no discernible talent. Entrants whose pets are shortlisted finalists will receive a Poopsta one-push poop scoop, while the winner…
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6 June
Charity cycle across Pyrenees for Smartbedz director
Nigel Bateson, director of Smartbedz, will soon be embarking on a charity cycle across the Pyrenees for Macmillan. He will be joined by Team Whippet, consisting of Henry Woodhall, Ian Murray, Oliver Murray and John Simpson. Originally planning to set off in 2013, the team’s plans were moved forward when…
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6 June
Charity cycle across Pyrenees for Smartbedz director
Nigel Bateson, director of Smartbedz, will soon be embarking on a charity cycle across the Pyrenees for Macmillan. He will be joined by Team Whippet, consisting of Henry Woodhall, Ian Murray, Oliver Murray and John Simpson. Originally planning to set off in 2013, the team’s plans were moved forward when…
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1 June
PCTA chief executive re-elected vice-president of EPO
Chief executive of the Pet Care Trade Association (PCTA) Janet Nunn has been re-elected vice-president of the European Pet Organisation (EPO) at its recent AGM. Janet, speaking about her re-election for a third term, said: “I am delighted and honoured to be re-elected as vice-president and look forward to working…
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