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Pet Food Partnership provides over a million meals to UK pets

The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported by Petplan, has recently passed the significant milestone of one million meals provided to dogs and cats in England, Scotland and Wales. To date the programme has provided the equivalent of 1,043,095 meals, approximately 154…

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Scottish SPCA teams up with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows

Scottish SPCA has expanded its services in the community by partnering with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows, the first of their kind, across Scotland. Taking place at eight Tesco stores throughout September and October, Scottish SPCA will host events at stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Thurso, Ayr,…

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Dog Lover Show Glasgow SEC & The Event Complex Aberdeen 

Scotland’s favourite dog show returns for 2022! In addition to Glasgow, The Dog Lover Show will be arriving in Aberdeen in March 2022. We welcome new and existing exhibitors the opportunity to book space and reach a lucrative Scottish dog loving audience.  Consumer demand and the success at Glasgow’s SEC…

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Leicester tops list of pet-friendly staycations

Leicester has topped the list of best pet-friendly staycations locations in the UK, according to research carried out by Online Pet Supplies, with 96% of Airbnbs in the city allowing pets. The online pet retailer decided to investigate the surge in UK staycations searches on Google after a recent news…

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Aberdeen City Council approves £650,000 pet rehoming centre revamp

Major plans to refurbish a pet rehoming centre have been approved by Aberdeen City Council. Seaton-based Mrs Murray’s Home for Stray Dogs and Cats submitted plans for the revamp in December. Speaking to Evening Express, manager Marnie Simpson said: “Where we are at the moment is not fit for purpose…

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SRUC invests in new home for animal care in Aberdeen

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Aberdeen has announced it is moving to a new £350,000 home for animal care and veterinary nursing at the Mill of Craibstone on the SRUC campus. SRUC will invest over £350,000 into the new animal care unit, as it aims to bring the Mill of…

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Pet theft reform petition delivered to 10 Downing Street

The petition to ‘Reclassify the theft of a pet to a specific crime in its own right’ which gained 107,353 signatures and was debated in Parliament on 2 July 2018 was delivered to 10 Downing Street on Tuesday 10 September. The creator of the petition, Dr Daniel Allen, animal geographer…

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Scotland councillor eyes dog ban in parks

Isobel Davidson, a Liberal Democrat councillor wants dogs to be band from areas frequented by children amidst fears that their faeces could spread diseases. She has been backed by a number of community councils who say there is a “significant” risk with dog excrement and young children. Davidson said: “I…

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Woofs launch new ‘ethical’ Cod Fish Fingers for Dogs

Dog treats manufacturer Woofs has released a new range of Cod Fish Fingers with wild cod fished from the North Atlantic Sea. The new line is manufactured in the UK and is made from 100% cod skins. Caught by Norwegian trawler men, the fish are landed and then turned in to…

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PDSA helps UK pets to reach a healthy weight

Vet charity PDSA has named the heavy dogs, cats and rabbits taking on the pet weight-loss challenge – PDSA Pet Fit Club. This year’s fat fighters include a rabbit with a serious carrot habit, a cat so big it got stuck in the cat flap and a pint-sized Pug who dines…

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