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.

Jan- 2015 -

6 January

Events

Orijen Proudly Sponsors CRUFTS 2015

2015 will be an exciting year for ORIJEN UK & Ireland. The award-winning pet food maker has invested in sponsorship of Crufts, the World’s Largest Dog Show held at the NEC, Birmingham from Thursday, 5th March to Sunday, 8th March. This will include a purpose built stand in the main…
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Dec- 2014 -

4 December

Editorial

Street Art Aims To Save Dogs

2010 is a year that always sticks in my mind. The RSPCA announced the shocking statistic that three dogs were abandoned every hour over Christmas. There’s a similar story every December as a percentage of pets bought as presents are returned or left without a home. Over 30 years after…
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Aug- 2014 -

29 August

Events

Hopping Rabbits at the National Pet Show

Professional rabbit jumpers are jetting into the NEC Birmingham, courtesy of Burgess Pet Care, for this year’s National Pet Show on 20th and 21st September. Back by popular demand and with a brand new course for 2014, the leading rabbit experts and their hopping companions will showcase the animals’ natural…
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5 August

Direct Line to Sponsor Super Dog Live

Direct Line Pet Insurance is the headline sponsor of SuperDogs Live which will take place at the inaugural National Pet Show at the NEC, Birmingham on September 20 and 21. The competition, which searches for talented and heroic dogs, is hosted by TV presenter and dog-lover, Ben Fogle. Semi-finalists will…
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May- 2014 -

12 May

Manufacturers

Ceva announces winners of its Animal Health Awards

Following a presentation ceremony held at Birmingham’s Burlington Hotel, Ceva has announced the winners of the 2014 Animal Welfare Awards. Now in its third year, the event recognise volunteers, charity workers and veterinary professionals who have gone the extra mile in improving animal welfare around the world. After receiving hundreds…
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Oct- 2013 -

9 October

Trade Organisations

Greyhound charity partners with airline to raise awareness

Charter airline, Cello Aviation, has linked with Perry Barr Retired Greyhound Trust to help find good homes for the dogs and raise awareness of the charity. Owner of the Trust, Ruth Boswell, contacted Cello Aviation when a dog was brought in with the same name after her racing career…
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Sep- 2013 -

4 September

Manufacturers

Ancol supports Birmingham dogs home

Staff from leading pet accessories company Ancol Pet Products joined in the fun and supported a local dogs home at its recent Annual Open Day, helping to raise around £6,000. Over 1,000 people came along to the event at Birmingham Dogs Home Sunnyside in Coven, Wolverhampton on Saturday 17 August,…
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Jul- 2013 -

24 July

Events

Jilly’s Jolly Jaunt

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Jilly (otherwise known as Crufts Best in Show winner 2013) took owner Gavin Robertson and friends on a rather long walk recently. In fact the group went on a 130-mile walk to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, DogLost and the Kennel Club Charitable…
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Jun- 2013 -

3 June

Events

The Skills Show calls for volunteers from the retail industry

The Skills Show is calling for businesses within the retail sector to encourage their employees to volunteer at its event this year, which will be held in Birmingham at the NEC from the 14 to 16 November. Volunteers selected to join the show’s 750-strong team will have a unique opportunity…
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Apr- 2013 -

17 April

Current Affairs

Cats Protection celebrates James Herriot award

Maggie Roberts, Cats Protection’s director of veterinary services, received a prestigious award at the annual British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) congress. The event took place on Thursday 4 April at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, where Maggie was presented with the JA Wight Memorial Award. This celebrates the…
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