Dogs Trust
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Mar- 2013 -1 March
Dogs Trust to offer free microchipping
One of the UK’s biggest dog charities has announced it will offer free microchipping in all its centres. Microchipping will be compulsory for all dogs in England by April 2016. Therefore, to ensure its accessibility, Dogs Trust is offering dog owners the chance to get their pets microchipped free of…
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Feb- 2013 -20 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Dogs Trust works with Marmax to improve sustainability
One of the UK’s largest dog welfare charities has been working with a recycled plastics manufacturer to create new dog training aids designed with sustainability in mind. Commissioned by Dogs Trust, Marmax’s dog training platform is believed to be the first in the country to be made entirely of recycled…
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19 FebruaryEvents
Launch of Manchester Pet Show confirmed
It has been announced that the first ever Manchester Pet Show will launch this autumn. Held at EventCity, the Manchester Pet Show will offer pet-lovers the opportunity to get up close with their favourite animals across five different event areas: Discover Dogs; Discover Cats; Discover Small Furries; Discover Exotics; and…
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15 FebruaryEvents
Stars appear in music video to raise money for Dogs Trust
Actors John Barrowman, Billy Boyd and Paul Riley all star in a music video for ‘The One’, a charity single released by Scottish vocal group The Swingcats in aid of Dogs Trust. Inspired by The Swingcats’ lead singer’s dog, Angus, ‘The One’ has been released to raise money for the…
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6 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England
It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…
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Jan- 2013 -9 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Woof TV? First dog-dedicated web TV channel launched
Mandrill Television has launched the first online TV channel solely aimed at dog lovers and professionals in a channel dubbed “everything canine online”. Dogsclub.tv is now on-air with over six hours of programming made exclusively for the service. Viewers can expect to see: Free advice on basic training, grooming and…
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Dec- 2012 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Ashleigh and Pudsey back Christmas pet care campaign
Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey have put their backing to a new Christmas campaign designed to keep pets out of the vets over this festive season. Vets4Pets has initiated the Christmas appeal because each year its practices are inundated with animals suffering sometimes life-threatening injuries from festive faux…
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19 DecemberManufacturers
Ancol’s Christmas giveaway helps thousands of dogs and cats
A pet accessories company has gone the extra mile this Christmas in donating beds, toys, collars and leads – in the hope of benefiting thousands of dogs and cats across the country. Ancol pet accessories company has donated the products to Dogs Trust rehoming centres and Cat Protection shelters across…
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12 DecemberFunny
Merial launches ‘Share the Joy’ Christmas animal welfare campaign
Animal health company Merial has launched its first ever ‘Share the Joy’ campaign to highlight and provide some of Britain’s favourite animal charities with much needed funds. Christmas time often sees a rise in animal donations and pet health issues – and the manufacturer of Frontline combo and Frontline Spot-on,…
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Nov- 2012 -23 NovemberTrade Organisations
PETA urge rethink of buying pets for Christmas gifts
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged people thinking of purchasing pets as presents this Christmas to make sure they have fully considered the commitment. The Dogs Trust’s stray dog survey 2012 revealed that a shocking 119,000 stray and abandoned dogs were picked up by local councils…
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