Belfast
This coverage focuses on the petcare industry in Belfast, highlighting news, trends, and developments affecting local retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and service providers. Pet Gazette reports on store openings, business growth, supplier partnerships, and community initiatives, alongside analysis of consumer demand and regional market trends. Coverage offers insights for pet trade professionals looking to strengthen operations, expand market reach, and connect Belfast’s pet sector with wider UK supply chains.
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Dec- 2017 -7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
More spent on pets than friends at Christmas
Animal lovers will spend more on their dogs than their friends this Christmas, according to a new survey. Owners will be spending an average of £19.98 on their pets compared to just £14.78 on their best mates. While dads fared slightly better and can expect to receive an average spend…
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Sep- 2017 -18 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Pets provide comfort and company for owners
New research released today finds that a large number of pet owners are going out of their way to do things for their animals as they turn to them for comfort and company amid the stresses and strains of modern life. Almost half of those surveyed (47 percent) allow their…
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Jun- 2017 -5 JuneCelebrities
Buggy Supercat becomes an ambassador
Bern Pet Foods, the exclusive importers and distributors of ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods, today announces that Buggy Supercat, made famous by his appearance on Channel 4’s Supervet, has become ORIJEN’s first ambassador. Colin Rodger, director at Bern Pet Foods, says: “Buggy is the perfect pet to represent our brand. He has…
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Jun- 2016 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
30 puppies seized in crackdown
The ISPCA has called for a crackdown on illegal puppy farms after 30 puppies were seized at Cairnryan Ferry Port in Scotland and returned to Ireland. The puppies, seizes from the boot of a car were all too young to travel, had no passports and although microchipped, were not registered…
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Feb- 2016 -29 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
BVA welcomes recommendations on animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch has welcomed the publication of DARD and the Department of Justice’s final report of the Review of the Implementation of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the report’s 68 recommendations, including tougher sentencing for those convicted of…
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Sep- 2013 -9 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Dogs travel in style aboard Stena Line
Leading ferry company Stena Line has launched its upgraded Dog Lodges on the Liverpool to Belfast route. To encourage people to bring their dogs onboard and book them into a lodge, Stena Line has partnered with pet food company, Mackle Petfoods, and online retailer Urban Pup to offer VIP treatment.…
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