Birmingham
This coverage highlights pet industry news, events, and commercial developments in Birmingham — a major hub for trade exhibitions, wholesale activity, and regional retail networks. Pet Gazette reports on how Birmingham-based events, businesses, and supply chain operations impact the wider UK petcare market. Expect updates on trade fairs, new store openings, wholesale distribution trends, and case studies relevant to pet retailers, suppliers, distributors, and other industry professionals.
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May- 2016 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Shocking rise in fatal attacks on cats
An alarming rise in fatal air gun attacks on cats has led to calls for a change in legislation to restrict the sale and use of air weapons. Around half of cats injured by air guns die as a result according to a new survey by Cats Protection. A survey…
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24 MayProducts
New luxury treats from Fish4Dogs
Fish4Dogs has launched a new range of luxury treats for dogs. The two products; Calamari Treats and Squid bites have an aroma that increases dogs’ enjoyment. The owners can indulge their pets with the joys of elegant dining. Fish4Dogs will promoting the product through a You Tube advertising campaign using an animated advertisement produced by the…
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18 MayCurrent Affairs
bira director leaves association
Michael Weedon, deputy CEO and communications director of the British Independent Retailers Association is leaving bira at the end of June 2016. He has delivered many benefits to the association over three decades with multiple skills in writing, management, publishing, IT, research, public relations, political lobbying and media coverage. The…
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13 MayEvents
Ancol sponsors Birmingham Dogs Home’s event
Pet accessories company Ancol is sponsoring Birmingham Dogs Home’s ‘Walk in the Park’ to raise money for stray dogs. Last year’s event raised £2,000 for the charity. The walk will be held June 5, 2016 at Walsall Arboretum. Walks will take place from 9:30am in scheduled time slots around a 3km route…
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Apr- 2016 -25 AprilCurrent Affairs
Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Award winners announced
The winners of the Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Animal Charity Awards were announced this week in a glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole. Petplan’s head of marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy, comments: “We’re delighted to announce the deserving winners of the Animal Charity Awards 2016. All…
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25 AprilEvents
Harry Eckman of Changes for Animals celebrates award
Harry Eckman of Changes for Animals is celebrating winning International Cat Care’s annual Cat Welfare Award. He received the plaudit at the Ceva Welfare Awards on April 6, 2016, at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. Claire Bessant, Chief Executive of International Cat Care handed over the award. She commented, ‘Harry has…
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25 AprilCurrent Affairs
Animal carer collects award for dedicating her life
A Leicester charity trustee who has dedicated her life to the care and well-being of animals has collected a special recognition award from the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) after being nominated by her colleagues at Leicester Animal Aid. Anne Martin, described by colleagues as “a humble, compassionate…
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21 AprilEvents
Ancol supports official opening of new Birmingham Dogs Home centre
In April 2016, Ancol Directors joined staff at Birmingham Dogs Home to celebrate the opening of a new rehoming centre in Solihull. Ancol is the official partner of Birmingham Dogs Home and last year donated £25,000 towards the costs of looking after hundreds of stray and abandoned dogs at the new £6…
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8 AprilEvents
Winners named for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2016
On April 6 2016, the annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards paid tribute to people who improve the lives of animals. A celebration at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, announced the winning candidates across the seven award categories. Judges included Christopher Laurence MBE BVSc and James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, who selected winners from an exciting selection…
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1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Vets urged to support Rabbit Awareness Week
Veterinary practices are being called upon to sign up for Burgess Pet Care RAW campaign when it attends the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations (BSAVA) congress in Birmingham on April 7-10. “Up to 57 percent of rabbits live alone and we believe this number is still too high and are urging…
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