Buckinghamshire

Pooch Snax launches to the pet trade

Pooch Snax has announced that it is rolling out its Porky Ears range to independent pet stores and wholesalers across the UK. Porky Ears are a premium British pork treat range made from 100% British pork which is shaped into ears and air-dried. Porky Ears are available loose to retailers…

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Pooch Snax launches Porky Ears pet treats

British dog treat brand Pooch Snax has launched its Porky Ears range of natural dog treats to independent pet stores and wholesalers across the UK. Porky Ears are a British pork treat range made from 100% British pork which is shaped into ears and air-dried. Pooch stated that these dog…

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A dive into doggy day cares

Bruce Casalis, founder of Bruce’s Doggy Day Care has been in the industry for over 13 years, caring for the individual needs of every dog that visits one of his centres. He first started out by walking dogs in the park and after seeing the demand for a registered professional,…

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Kennel Club funding helps 14 organisations amid pandemic

The Kennel Club Educational Trust’s (KCET) Emergency Relief Initiative has revealed it has helped 14 dog training and behaviourist organisations to reopen amid the pandemic. The fund was established in April to support canine organisations in their communities which may be suffering financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus…

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Pet Industry Federation appoints new membership manager

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK’s trade association for pet businesses, has announced the appointment of Gemma Martin as its new membership manager. Martin comes from a strong customer service background, gained from roles within the leisure industry and brings with her a degree in zoology. Her role will…

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PIF moves to new premises after 25 years

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is today (Tuesday 9 July) moving into new premises in Olney, Buckinghamshire, after nearly 25 years of occupying its existing office in Bedford.  Since its rebranding and emergence as a distinct trade association in 2014, following its split from the Pet Care Trust, its membership…

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2019 Veterinary Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced, the finalists have been drawn from over 40,000 nominations. The finalists are: Practice Support Staff of the Year Graham Skelton, Orchard House Veterinary Centre, Hexham, Northumberland Sharon Scarratt of Blue House Veterinary Centre, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Zoe Pickering, Orchard House…

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Yorkshire business backs charity assistance puppies

Yorkshire-based insurance company The Insurance Emporium went to meet their sponsored puppies Kai and Otis for the first time during a visit to Hearing Dogs’ The Grange Training Centre in Buckinghamshire. During the visit, The Insurance Emporium made a donation of £5,000, which will go towards training the puppies. This…

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£3.3m pet hospital opens for business

A new hi-tech, multi-million pound, specialist referral hospital for pets has launched in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It is the first dedicated pet hospital of its kind in the local area and will create over thirty new jobs by the end of 2018. Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is the joint brainchild…

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Catipilla teams up with Pets at Home

Catipilla, a UK start-up based in Buckinghamshire, has entered into a retail agreement with Pets at Home and is moving into full-scale commercial production. The company has developed a climbing frame that helps cats to climb walls. Founded at the start of 2017, Catipilla’s idea is simple – to replicate a natural environment and…

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