Cheshire

PetQuip names 2016 awards finalists

Who will win the prestigious PetQuip Awards 2016? We’re one step closer to finding out. The international trade association of pet equipment suppliers has released the names of its finalists. The winners will be revealed on September 25th at the Ludlow Suite, International Centre, Telford. The awards themselves are in association with PATS Telford…

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Rising Stars participants reach crucial stage

Participants in this year’s Garden Centre Association (GCA) Rising Stars 2016 programme sponsored by Westland Horticulture took part in masterclasses this July at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre in Somerset and Bents Garden and Home in Cheshire. Throughout both days, participants conducted PowerPoint presentations to show each other the results…

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Animal charity joins forces to stop cat killer

Cats Protection has created a useful advice leaflet in conjunction with Neighbourhood Watch and the RSPCA, advising owners on what to do if they think someone is acting suspiciously around cats in the area. The leaflet was created after a number of high-profile incidents involving suspicious cat deaths in Croydon,…

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Record numbers visit DogFest 2016

DogFest 2016 attracted a record number of visitors, to two back to back weekend events. 42,929 people attended the 2016 shows, in comparison to 16,667 visitors in 2015. The UK’s summer festival for dogs took place at Arley Hall, Cheshire on June 18-19 and Windsor Great Park on June 25-26. Sponsors and retailers accessed a highly…

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Cold pressed dog food firm set to debut at Dog Fest

A new  cold pressed pet food supplier is set to make its début at Dog Fest in Cheshire next week. Guru, founded by husband and wife team Andrew and Lisa Clarke and based in South Lancashire, is making its first ever appearance at a big show and is hoping to…

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Eukanuba welcomes Noel Fitzpatrick to DogFest

Thousands of animal enthusiasts are expected to attend DogFest 2016. Premium pet food brand, Eukanuba, will attend the consumer show, which takes place on June 18-19 at Arley Hall in Cheshire and June 25-26 at Windsor Great Park. During the event, Eukanuba will be educating animal lovers about the importance of providing…

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Overweight pets helped by Northwich vets

A campaign has been launched by Cheshire vets to help overweight pets lose some of their fat. Abbeycroft Veterinary Surgery in Northwich has set up the county’s first weight management centre to combat  pet obesity. The surgery in Station Road is Cheshire’s first practice to achieve approval as a Royal Canin…

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Pets at Home acquires two veterinary specialist referral centres

Pets at Home Group Plc has acquired two further veterinary specialist referral centres. Cambridgeshire-based Dick White Referrals (DWR) is one of the UK’s largest small animal specialist referral centres, treating over 5,000 cases each year. Pets at Home has acquired a 76 percent ownership stake in DWR for a consideration of…

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New research cracks canine conversation

Pets at Home has revealed that it has cracked the code of canine conversation and has trained colleagues to communicate with dogs in each of its 400 plus stores across the UK. What’s more, the company is launching free workshops for dog owners to learn the exact science of understanding…

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Entries received for Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015

The Pet Industry Federation have announced the finalists in this year’s PIF Awards. This year’s finalists are: Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu Pets Corner, Warminster Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Intelligent Retail Betty & Butch, Manchester Ingleby Pet Supplies, Teeside Nurture…

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