Belfast

Dec- 2017 -

7 December

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…

Sep- 2017 -

18 September

Current 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…

Jun- 2017 -

5 June

Celebrities

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…

Jun- 2016 -

30 June

Current 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…

Feb- 2016 -

29 February

Current 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…

Sep- 2013 -

9 September

Trade 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.…