Devon

Jul- 2020 -

29 July

Kennel Club calls for PSPO response

The Kennel Club is calling on Devon-based dog owners and visitors to respond to the latest Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) consultation that could impact access to dog-walking locations. The proposed PSPO aims to restrict access to sites including beaches, cemeteries and parks, which are often frequented by dog walkers…

17 July

Manufacturers

Cool Dog launches vegan ice cream in UK

Cool Dog has launched its new artisan, vegan, lactose-free ice cream just for dogs in the UK. Cool Dog is available in a 120ml lidded pot or a 5-litre tub to sell in scoops with a choice of vanilla, banana and blueberry flavours. The 100% natural dog treat with no…

Jun- 2020 -

9 June

Manufacturers

Beco appoints Jack Wills co-founder as new director

Pet product company Beco has announced the appointment of Jack Wills co-founder, Rob Shaw, as its new director. Shaw brings a “wealth” of experience to Beco after opening the first Jack Wills store with his university friend Peter Williams in Devon with just £40,000. Beco has also unveiled its new…

May- 2020 -

27 May

Business

PetsPyjamas reports 41% surge in business

Dog-friendly holiday company, PetPyjamas, has reported a 41% increase in forward bookings in May against the month prior. The majority of bookings have been for holidays to be taken later in the year or early 2021, though according to PetsPyjamas, the increase indicates that pet owners are once again “keen…

Jan- 2020 -

21 January

Features

In the dog house: the art of running a pooch-friendly hotel

Former television presenter Caroline Flack made headlines this month when it was revealed that her pet pooch was staying at a luxury hotel for dogs, with room stays sold to the tune of £80 a night. To some, it may seem like an extravagance, but to others, dog hotels are…

17 January

Veterinary

Four new Alabama Rot cases confirmed

Four new cases of the deadly dog disease Alabama Rot, also known as cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), have been confirmed by veterinary specialist Anderson Moores. The cases, which were reported at the end of last year, brought the total number of cases in 2019 to 29. The latest…

Dec- 2019 -

18 December

Awards

Best dog-friendly UK hotels revealed

PetsPyjamas has revealed the top hotels in the UK for dog owners. The dog travel company holds its annual Travel Awards to recognise which hotel destinations are best suited for those travelling with a pet. The awards were judged on various criteria, including if there were three or more dog-friendly…

Jul- 2019 -

3 July

Manufacturers

New factory drives 21% sales increase for Forthglade

Forthglade, the award-winning natural pet food brand, has increased sales by 21% for the year ended 30 September 2018 in accounts soon to be filed at Companies House. Established in 1971 and based in Okehampton, Devon, the company’s turnover rose to £16.8m, compared with £13.9m in 2017, driven by further…

Jun- 2019 -

28 June

Manufacturers

PureFlax launches trade only getaway giveaway

PureFlax, a brand that produces a 100% natural Flax Oil supplement for horses and dogs grown, harvested and cold pressed on a farm in Yorkshire with full traceability has launched a trade only competition to win a night for two in a hotel based in the Yorkshire Dales. James Palmer,…

24 June

Pet Owners

Forthglade urges owners to take ‘mindful’ walkies in new campaign

As part of Forthglade’s Great Dog Walk Challenge, the Devonian pet food makers announced results from a national mindful dog walking survey, with the aim of encouraging more UK dog owners to make the most of precious daily dog walking time; for improved health and wellbeing through exercise, valuable down…