Happy Hounds

Happy Hounds director prosecuted for supplying unsafe pet food

Neath Port Talbot raw pet food manufacturing business Happy Hounds has been prosecuted by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council for supplying unsafe pet food and operating in unhygienic conditions. Following the prosecution, the company has now entered liquidation. The pet food business caters to dog owners and breeders across…

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Happy Hounds Wales recalls products over salmonella fears

Happy Hounds Wales Ltd has recalled four of its frozen raw dog food products amid fears over the presence of salmonella. Salmonella was reportedly found in the following products:  Frozen Beef Mince, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code: 993, Best before: 31/05/2022  Frozen Lamb and Beef, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code:…

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Kennel Club funding helps 14 organisations amid pandemic

The Kennel Club Educational Trust’s (KCET) Emergency Relief Initiative has revealed it has helped 14 dog training and behaviourist organisations to reopen amid the pandemic. The fund was established in April to support canine organisations in their communities which may be suffering financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus…

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Happy Hounds recall 10 products that ‘may pose a risk to health’

Pet food manufacturer Happy Hounds has issued a recall for a range of its frozen dog food products because they “may pose a risk to health.” This is the second recall by the raw pet food manufacturer in the past month, as three of its products were linked to cases…

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PIF crowns its 2018 award winners

The winners of the 2018 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards were announced on 3 December at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Northampton. Karen Pickwick, former editor of PBW News, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award; and two new Special Achievement Awards, were awarded to Matthew Hood (Marriages) and Marion Stinton (Henry…

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Shortlist announced for PIF awards

The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…

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Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.   The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…

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