Kent
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Kent, serving professionals across the countyโs retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail management to supply chain operations, our Kent coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Jul- 2016 -15 JulyEvents
GIMA award winners announced
Winners were announced at the GIMA Awards 2016 last night, which sawย manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures celebrating the great and good of the garden industry. GIMA director, Vicky Nuttall, commented onย theย event. โI would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the…
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12 JulyLatest News
Police investigate burglary and fire at garden centre
Witnesses are being asked to step forward following a suspicious fire and burglary of a garden centre in New Romney. Policeย are looking to speak to anyone who may have CCTV covering Cockreed Lane or nearby roads. A spokesperson from Kent Police, told Kentnews: โThe fire to a greenhouse was reported…
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7 JulyIndustry News
Hens enjoy free-range retirement
Thousands of hens have a free-range life thanks to two new trailers funded by Support Adoption For Pets.ย The Trust donated ยฃ8,500 to the British Hen Welfare Trust last year, which funded two brand new trailers for the charityโs Kent (Biggin Hill) and Wiltshire (Swindon) re-homing teams. Previously the teams had…
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Jun- 2016 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
Over 5,000 dogs reported stolen since 2013
More than 5,000 dogs have been reported stolen to police forces in England and Wales since the start of 2013, a BBC investigation has found. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show a 22.6 percent rise in reports in two years, reports the BBC. Calls for a specific…
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14 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Large-scale fraud’ conviction for vet and dealers
A vet and two dealers have been convicted of a ‘large-scale fraud’ where they sold ill and dangerous horses to unsuspecting buyers. Aniela Jurecka, 28, Charlotte Johnson, 28, and vet David Smith, 66, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation today at Maidstone Crown Court, reports…
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May- 2016 -19 MayCurrent Affairs
Report reveals benefits of wild-caught ornamental fish
A new report looking at the positive benefits of wild caught fish has been launched by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association. The report looks at where fish are caught across the world, how they travel to the UK and the regulations that govern each part of that journey. It also…
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12 MayTrade Organisations
British pet suppliers can boost overseas contacts
Exportย associationsย Gardenex and PetQuip have announced the date ofย their next โMeet the Buyersโ event. On 8 Juneย members will have the opportunity to increase worldwide sales by meeting overseas buyers.ย The event will be held at the Federationโs head office in Brasted, Kent. UK suppliers willย meet on a one-to-one basis with buyers that…
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Apr- 2016 -22 AprilCurrent Affairs
RSPCA releases video of man punching dog
The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a man was captured on camera punching a dog. On April 17, a member of the public was parked up at the seafront in Margate, Kent, when he heard the sound of a dog in distress. He sawย a man leadingย a black…
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11 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pet company donates food to bears, Geoff and Cai
UK parrot product supplier, Northern Pet Trade,ย has donated a shipment of food to two Bulgarian bears, Geoff and Cai.ย Following an international mix-up, Northern Pet Trade, which is based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, received a shipment of almost half a ton ofย Complete Omnivore Foodย from ZuPreem, itsย USA based supplier. Not wanting the…
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4 AprilVeterinary
PDSA saves dog following near-death experience
Staffordshire bull terrier, Shadow, came close to deathย after a collision with a cyclist left him with internal injuries. After collapsing at home, his owners rushed him to PDSAโs Gillingham Pet Hospital for an emergency operation. Almost a pint of blood had to be drained from Shadowโs abdomen after veterinary professionals…
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