Cheshire

Animor to open first pet healthcare centre

Animor is set to open its first pet healthcare centre in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, in early Autumn 2021. The company said that this is the first of a planned national network of Animor veterinary centres, which will provide both a  subscription-based care plan and pay-as-you-go.  The centres will be “purpose-built…

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The iPet Network nominated for industry award

The iPet Network has announced that business partners Sarah Mackay and Fern Gresty have been nominated in the ‘teams’ category of the Naturo Superdog Awards 2021. The group specialises in the creation of regulated qualifications in the canine and feline sector, and is now “hoping to be crowned top dog”…

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iPET Network wins animal welfare award

iPET Network has been named Animal Welfare Organisation of the Year for Manchester and North West England at the national Corporate Livewire awards. The company revived the award at a Covid-safe presentation at Nunsmere Hall in Cheshire.  iPET Network designs qualifications with the “welfare of the animal in mind”, and…

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Training providers sought for grooming services

An influx in people looking to become dog groomers has led to national shortage in training providers, according to the iPET Network. The group, which provides tailored qualifications for animal services, including dog grooming, says it is now looking to take on more training providers in the coming months to…

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Four Paws Groom School expands business

Four Paws Groom School has announced a new site is set to be launched afterShropshire Council’s planning committee approved plans for a new site. The latest grooming academy will be housed on the site of the former HSBC Bank in Cheshire Street, Market Drayton.  Four Paws Groom School, which offers…

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RSPCA to expand food bank partnership

RSPCA has announced it will expand its food bank partnership to cover nearly the whole of Lancashire as well as new plans to include parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. Last November, the charity’s pet food bank operation made the decision to link-up with food banks in the area…

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Pets at Home sells five referral practices for £100m

Pets at Home has sold five specialist referral practices to veterinary services provider Linnaeus for £100m.  The sale which was revealed today 1 December, is said to be part of Pets at Home plan to  focus on “group resources on customer-facing activities” across its omnichannel retailing and First Opinion veterinary…

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Cheshire & Wain now stocked at Harrods

The luxury cat collarsmith and feline lifestyle brand, Cheshire and Wain, announced that it is now stocked in the pet department of Harrods. The department store will now carry a selection of the brand’s signature wares, including its Caviar-themed leather cat collars, bowls and toys, as well as an edit…

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Cheshire Police warn of rise in pet scams during coronavirus pandemic

Police in Cheshire have warned the public of a rise in pet buying scams during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the start of lockdown, West Midlands Police warned the public against buying pets online without visiting them first, as they fear criminals are taking advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Online…

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RSPCA inspectors deliver food to the vulnerable

The RSPCA has revealed that three of its inspectors are delivering food to pet owners who are self-isolating amid the ongoing pandemic. The trio are dropping off pet food, which has been provided by Morrisons, to those in need in the Cheshire and Staffordshire areas. Inspectors Jenny Bethell, Nadine Pengilly…

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