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23 July

Battersea welcomes increased sentences for animal cruelty offences

Animal welfare charity Battersea has praised the Scottish government for increasing sentences for animal cruelty offences to a maximum of five-years. Last month, MSPs across Parliament voted unanimously for the Scottish government’s change in law under the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill that saw maximum sentences…

22 July

Veterinary

‘Record number’ of vets admitted to RCVS 2020 fellowship

A “record number” of veterinary surgeons have been admitted to the RCVS fellowship this year, joining the learned society in recognition of their contribution to veterinary science and practice. Some 58 fellows have been admitted this year out of a total of 65 applicants. Of those joining the fellowship, 39…

22 July

Coronavirus

Kennel Club Charitable Trust receives new boost

Renowned dog photographer, Anna Szabó, has donated proceedings from a recent photoshoot to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which has set up an emergency relief initiative to support organisations through the crisis. The donation from Szabó, who fought coronavirus earlier this year, will go towards charities and organisations who work…

22 July

Awards

PetQuip Awards to support campaign for winners

The PetQuip Awards will continue to celebrate its winners through an “exciting new format” this year, after organisers for PATS Telford confirmed the event’s cancellation yesterday (21 July). The industry show, which hosts the awards, was initially set to take place between 27 September and 28 September 2020. However, the…

22 July

Retailers

Bira urges PM to ‘give us back our high streets’

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene and “give us back our high streets”. In an exclusive Bira survey, three quarters (75%) of independent retailers said trade is being “detrimentally impacted” by lockdown road closures. The survey revealed that two thirds (66.1%)…

22 July

Features

Building loyalty with pet owners, manufacturers must take the lead

A lack of knowledge of the end customer is a challenge for any industry where a manufacturer is selling via distributors, large buying practices or, in the case of the pet trade, direct to the veterinary practice. Manufacturers have the tough job of appealing to all the stakeholders; the vets,…

21 July

Retailers

Peach and Pooch to launch first ever shop

An independent pet accessory brand is set to open its first shop in Harrogate later this month. Peach and Pooch creates a range of pet products, with each piece designed and handmade by local resident, Emily Ong, who makes all products from her home studio in Harrogate. Ong creates a…

21 July

Retailers

Bira backs plans for tougher shoplifting penalties

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed government plans to take a tougher stance on shoplifting. Home Secretary Priti Patel recently announced the Government would be writing to police chiefs to advise that shoplifters stealing items to the value of £200 should be prosecuted. The decision follows a major…

21 July

Retailers

Barnard Brothers closes after 100 years of trading

An Ipswich pet shop has confirmed it will permanently close its doors after more than 100 years of trading. According to the Ipswich Star, a sign in the window of Barnard Brothers has informed local residents it will close its doors on 31 July. The original Barnard Brothers shop was…

21 July

Veterinary

VetPartners expands to France

VetPartners’ expansion across Europe is set to continue with the group preparing to welcome its first French practices. The UK-based veterinary group expanded into Italy in 2019, with the acquisition of five practices, and expects further growth in France in coming months. Vincent Parez, managing director of VetPartners France, said…