Cardiff

Feb- 2017 -

16 February

Dog receives national devotion award

A dog from Cardiff is the latest recipient of a prized devotion award from veterinary charity PDSA. Black Labrador, Bella, was nominated for her PDSA Commendation by owner Wayne Mayor (50), from Barry, for helping to alert others if he is about to have a life-threatening collapse. Wayne adopted Bella…

Nov- 2016 -

24 November

Current Affairs

OATA welcomes new assistant chief executive to the team

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has welcomed Dr Tracey King as its new assistant chief executive. Tracey joins OATA from the charity sector having previously worked in university administration at the University of Oxford, in local government and the BBC. She received her bachelor’s degree in zoology from Cardiff University,…

22 November

Registrations open for first Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium

The inaugural Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) Research Symposium will take place on Friday, 20 January 2017, at the University of Edinburgh’s Pollock Halls, under the theme ‘Understanding and supporting veterinary mental health’. The event will bring together those involved in research into mental health and wellbeing in the veterinary profession…

Aug- 2016 -

22 August

Current Affairs

Pen Den manager takes part in Great North Run for Assistance Dogs charity

Pet Den manager, Liane Shield, will compete in the Great North Run to raise money and awareness for the charity Support Dogs. Liane, lives near Gateshead and manages Cardiff based dog grooming and pampering company, The Pet Den Ltd. This will be the fourth time that Liane has taken part in the…

Jan- 2016 -

8 January

Editorial

Tesco expands into the pet sector

Supersized grocery chain, Tesco, has announced plans to open an in-store pet grooming service. A Tesco spokesperson has confirmed that a planning application will be put in for its Culverhouse Cross store in Cardiff. The move has prompted media speculation; The Telegraph suggests the ‘Pet Den’ trial could be rolled out…

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…

Apr- 2013 -

16 April

Retailers

UK website to offer low cost pet-sitting services

The UK’s first social networking website to offer pet-sitting services by pet owners themselves has launched, promising a ‘sharing economy’ solution to finding local pet care for less. Pet Around.com is an innovative new approach to the age-old problem of pet care while on holiday. Combing the support of an…

Jul- 2012 -

5 July

Industry News

BVA call for action on dog welfare

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVA’s annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…

5 July

Events

BVA call for action on dog welfare

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVA’s annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…