Cambridge
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Cambridge, serving professionals across the city’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail operations to distribution strategies, our Cambridge coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Feb- 2019 -6 FebruaryAwards
Luxury dog bedding founders named entrepreneurs of the year
Christine and Jenny Chau, the sister team behind Manchester-based leading luxury dog bedding company Charley Chau have been named UK Family Business Entrepreneurs of the Year 2018 in the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in London on 24 January 2019. Founded in 2010 after fruitless searches for comfortable, stylish dog…
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Jan- 2019 -11 JanuaryAwards
Burns announces new ‘Willy Wonka-style’ competition
Welsh pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, has launched a new “Willy Wonka-style” competition giving dog owners across the UK the chance to win a year’s supply of free dog food, in celebration of its 25th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the family firm has released limited-edition vintage look bags,…
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Dec- 2018 -7 DecemberAwards
Luxury dog bedding company awarded for entrepreneurship
Luxury dog bedding company Charley Chau has been named the NatWest Great British Entrepreneurs of the Year 2018 for the North, after winning their shortlisted category of Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year. Christine and Jenny Chau, the two sisters behind Charley Chau, came out on top at the award’s…
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Nov- 2018 -13 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
New trading standard guides launched to help OATA members
OATA has joined forces with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards team to provide new support and advice guidance for its members. Three new guides have been produced for OATA members covering electrical goods, product safety and fair trading to help businesses show they are complying with the law and have…
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberAwards
Newly qualified vet receives scholarship for raptor rehabilitation research
Cambridge Veterinary School graduate, Helen Inzani, was announced as the recipient of the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship for 2018 during an awards ceremony at the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Members’ Day in York. The Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship is awarded annually to a penultimate or final-year veterinary student…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneCurrent Affairs
Cat trapped in three inch gap in house rescued
A Cambridgeshire cat has been rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a three inch hole in the wall of a house. The cat had to be cut out of the hole by firefighters who sawed through brickwork, after he could not be coaxed or tugged out. Cotton, the cat…
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May- 2018 -23 MayFunny
Meghan Markle’s dog sparks ‘Beaglemania’
The Kennel Club has reported a 50 percent rise this week in searches for Beagles on its website after Meghan Markle was seen riding with one in a car with the Queen at last week’s royal wedding. The surge in Beagle searches began the day after the wedding when search…
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18 MayFunny
Village residents’ cat ‘eradication’ petition rejected by parliament
Residents of the village of Sawtry started a petition to “criminalise cat ownership in Sawtry” led by a local ailurophobe. The man referred to cats in the petition saying saying the village has “seen a drastic influx of certain unwanted pests” before going on to say “I would like to…
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11 MayPet Owners
‘Pawternity leave’ introduced at Cambridge company
A Cambridge company has introduced ‘pawternity leave’ for employees with newborn puppies, to allow them time to help the animals settle in. Technology company Airsorted is offering those with new puppies a full week off with pay to look after their new arrivals. James Jenkins-Yates, CEO and founder at Airsorted…
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Mar- 2018 -14 MarchEvents
Police dog awarded animals’ George Cross
A courageous police dog, who sustained near-fatal stab wounds when apprehending an armed suspect while on duty, is to receive the PDSA Gold Medal – known as the animals’ George Cross – for his bravery and devotion. Police Dog Finn, who is now retired from service with Hertfordshire Constabulary, almost…
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