Pet Owners

RSPCA raises concerns over rising abandonments this winter

The RSPCA has announced welfare concerns as the charity “braces” for a surge of abandoned and neglected animals this winter as pet ownership soared during lockdown. Last December, the RSPCA said it still received one call every minute, one report of an abandoned animal every hour, and took 70 rescue…

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Bark and Birch expands into Brazil

Bark and Birch has announced its expansion into Brazil, Sao Paulo, with turnover at just above £6m in the second full year of business. It revealed the brand is looking to recruit dog trainers and staff in the Brazilian City. The Board and Train model of Bark and Birch will…

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PDSA pet hospital taking shape amid roof completion

Leading vet charity PDSA has celebrated a milestone, as the roof is installed at the new PDSA Nottingham Pet Wellbeing Centre, which is due to open in Spring 2022. It revealed a ‘topping out’ ceremony was attended by a charity vet nurse, as well as clients and pet patients. Located…

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Pets at Home opens new Brighton pet care centre

Pets at Home has announced the opening of its brand new pet care centre in Brighton, on Carden Retail Park, offering the “ultimate experience” for pet owners and pets. Specialist pet care advisors will be on hand to support pet owners with flea and worm subscription advice, free weight checks…

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Pets at Home Foundation launches biggest ever Christmas fundraiser

Pets at Home Foundation has launched its annual festive fundraising initiative this week as it aims to raise its biggest ever target of £2.2m to support rescue pets across the country. The announcement follows the revelation earlier this month that more than 1.1mmillion UK pets are currently without a home…

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PetsPyjamas appoints new MD to drive growth

Dog-friendly holiday company PetsPyjamas has appointed James Williams as managing director (MD) with immediate effect. Williams joins from his former role as head of commercial at Culture Trip and part of the start-up team at Voyage Privé UK. The brand said Williams is an “exciting hire” as the company embarks…

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Incubate launches new device providing anxiety-relief for dogs

Incubate Animal Health has launched Calmer Canine, a device that supports lasting calm in dogs, after becoming exclusive U.K distributors. The device uses targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (tPEMF) technology to support the brain’s natural balance. According to the brand, canine anxiety can be “challenging to manage” and this novel device…

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Pets at Home selects Blue Yonder to upgrade warehouse capabilities

Pets at Home has announced it has upgraded its warehouse capabilities and selected Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to help meet the increase in consumer demand for pet care products and services. The brand is currently underway with a wider digital transformation programme that covers all areas of its…

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Pets at Home partners with Relex to optimise supply chain

Pets at Home has partnered with Relex Solutions, a provider of unified retail solutions, to further optimise its supply chain operations across forecasting, on-shelf availability, inventory planning, and the automation of manual tasks. Relex will service the brand’s online channel as well as its 453 stores and distribution centres across…

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Jollyes to close Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Jollyes has told its 730 colleagues at its annual conference they will get a “well-deserved” break on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day as it sets to keep its nationwide network of stores closed. Jollyes’ 70-plus stores across the UK have seen strong sales over the past 18 months including…

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