Bristol

Nov- 2021 -

10 November

Arden Grange gifts 40,000 meals to charity

Pet food company Arden Grange has gifted over 40,000 dog and cat meals to twenty-five independent animal rescue centres in the UK in its annual charity giveaway. In August, the brand asked its followers on Instagram and Facebook to nominate their favourite independent animal charities for entry into a prize…

Feb- 2021 -

26 February

Charities

Bristol animal rescue centre receives donation

The Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C) has received a donation worth more than £3,000 from the Westerleigh Group, a crematorium and cemetery operator. Since 1887, the Bristol A.R.C has been caring and protecting the city’s pets and local wildlife from harm, and is affiliated with the RSPCA. Alex Nikitina,…

Jan- 2021 -

28 January

Charities

Online ‘dog treat’ searches reach record high

Online searches for “dog treats” has reached an all-time high in the UK, according to newly released Google search data. The search data analysis, commissioned by a dog-friendly holiday park in Devon, has revealed that searches for dog treats rose 82% year-on-year in December. The data also showed that Plymouth…

Nov- 2020 -

20 November

Industry News

Just for Pets to open new East Bridgford store

Specialist pet retailer, Just for Pets, has announced plans to open a 4,500 sq ft store in East Bridgford near Nottingham, as part of the company’s expansion strategy which was revealed in July. Just for Pets was acquired with 16 locations in October 2017 by Pedigree Wholesale Ltd, a family-owned…

Jul- 2020 -

24 July

Veterinary

University of Bristol appoints new head of vet school

The University of Bristol has appointed Tim Parkin as the new head of the University’s veterinary school. His role will be effective from 9 November. Professor Parkin is himself a Bristol alumni, having previously qualified with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in 1998. He joined the University of Glasgow…

Jan- 2020 -

16 January

Pet Owners

Bristol University launches dog and owner study

The University of Bristol’s Veterinary School has launched a “first-of-its-kind” study into the lives of dogs and their owners. The UK Dog Project will examine UK dog ownership, and will be undertaken by academics in the Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group at Bristol Veterinary School. The longitudinal study will examine…

Dec- 2019 -

2 December

Charities

Dog Food brand Goood partners with homeless charities

Dog food retailer, Goood, has partnered with a number of homeless charities and shelters, in order to provide pet owners essential supplies. For each kilo of Goood’s free-range lamb dog food sold, the company is donating 100g to pet food shelters where those most in need can get much-needed supplies…

Sep- 2019 -

19 September

Veterinary

RCVS appoints John Innes as new Fellowship chair

John Innes has been appointed as the new Chair of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fellowship Board after he was elected to the position by his peers. As Fellowship Board chair Innes replaces Nick Bacon, who comes to the end of his three-year term in the role. Four…

Jul- 2019 -

5 July

Veterinary

The Vet announces re-opening of centre in Bristol

Veterinary clinic The Vet has re-opened its centre in Bristol, with an open event on 10 July, including behind the scenes tours, activities for the kids, face painting and competitions. The centre has six consultation rooms, four operating theatres, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. The new Bristol Veterinary Centre…

Jun- 2019 -

7 June

Manufacturers

Forthglade launches new award

Devon-based pet food makers Forthglade, has announced the launch of the ‘South West England’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year Awards 2019/20’, in association with the South West Tourism Awards. The awards will run individually across four regions; Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, plus Bristol, Bath and Somerset. The winners from…