Lincolnshire

‘Devastating’ dog thefts soar by 169 percent

Dog theft in Dyfed-Powys soared by 169 percent, making it the second worst in the country behind Lincolnshire, according to new figures. Dogs in Dyfed-Powys are among the most likely to be stolen in the UK while pooches in South Wales are the safest. South Wales Police recorded the UK’s…

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Dozens of animals removed in 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic police raid

Dozens of animals have reportedly been removed from a 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in North Lincolnshire, following a raid by the police and RSPCA. There were an estimated 30 dog rescue vehicles at the scene in South Killingholme, after police and rescue services arrived at the property at 8.30am on…

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90 year old paraglides for animal charity

A Lincolnshire OAP has marked her milestone 90th birthday by paragliding for charity. Thrill-seeking Connie Smith ticked the paraglide off her bucket-list all in aid of her favourite pet charity, PDSA, who celebrate their 100th birthday on Friday 17 November. Connie took to the skies in southern Spain, where her…

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Cotswold RAW celebrates National Sausage Week

Cotswold Raw is celebrating National Sausage Week. Sausages come in all manner of shapes, sizes and seasonings, a culinary legend with countless regional incarnations from the seriously substantial Cumberland to the herby Lincolnshire and the ginger-infused Marylebone. Sausage appreciation culminates at this weekend’s Guy Fawkes’ celebration (National Sausage Week’s finale).…

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Pet food manufacturer raises £2,800 for charity

After pledging 50p from the sale of each bag of Vitalin Adult Duck & Potato to Jerry Green Dog Rescue, a national dog charity, Vitalin has announced it has raised a total of £2,800. Founded in 1961 by Jerry Green, the charity relies solely on public and corporate donations, which…

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Cotswold RAW may request protected status for dog-centric sausages

Cotswold RAW the producer of Biological Appropriate Raw Food (BARF) for dogs, may be about to register its ‘dog sausage’ with the protected food name scheme. If successful, it would gain the protection afforded to other culinary luminaries, such as the iconic Yorkshire Pud. The sausages are sold in a selection…

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UK faces 40 percent increase in cat theft

New analysis by Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals 261 cats were reported as stolen to UK police forces in 2016. According to the data, the number of cats reported stolen has jumped by 40 percent since 2014 (186). Less than a fifth (18 percent) of cats reported stolen were recovered…

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PetQuip names awards finalists for 2017

The 2017 PetQuip Awards have announced the names of this year’s finalists. The winners will be revealed at a gala presentation evening on the first evening of PATS Telford, which takes place on 24-25 September.   The awards are now in their fifth year and attract a wide range of…

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Fold Hill Foods invests in apprenticeships

Experienced staff at the family-run pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd have been enhancing their skills. Employees based at Old Leake, near Boston in Lincolnshire, recently completed a 12-month bespoke training programme focused on Business Improvement Techniques (BIT). The Level 2 Apprenticeships, delivered by leading independent training provider, Skills…

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Vitalin donates supplies to Scunthorpe Cat Rescue

Vitalin has teamed up with a North Lincolnshire cat rescue centre, to provide it with much needed supplies of Vitalin Super Premium cat food. Scunthorpe Cat Rescue is overwhelmed with rescue cats that arrived for a variety of reasons, from abandonment to a change in family circumstances or sadly sometimes…

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