Manchester

This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Manchester, serving professionals across the city’s 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 operations to distribution strategies, our Manchester coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.

May- 2016 -

6 May

Current Affairs

Puppy dealer jailed after selling dying dogs

Puppy dealer, Grace Banks, aged 29, of Manchester, has been convicted of four offences after appearing at Oldham Magistrates’ Court in March. On May 6, she was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court to a total of nine months in jail. She was also disqualified from keeping all animals for life.…
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Apr- 2016 -

28 April

Current Affairs

Overweight pets battle to be named UK’s ‘biggest loser’

Heavy hounds, colossal cats and bulging bunnies have been been unveiled today as they take on the ultimate pet weight-loss challenge- the PDSA Pet Fit Club. This year’s 13 pets – who together weigh a staggering 296kg (46st 8lb) – have been selected to compete in the UK’s foremost pet…
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26 April

Events

Mars Petcare partners with Tesco for charity fundraiser

Mars UK has chosen to partner with supermarket chain, Tesco, for National Pet Month 2016. Mars Petcare UK has decided to team up with the retail giant to raise money for a number of animal charities. Working with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the two companies have arranged a joint in-store and online…
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8 April

Events

Winners named for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2016

On April 6 2016, the annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards paid tribute to people who improve the lives of animals. A celebration at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, announced the winning candidates across the seven award categories. Judges included Christopher Laurence MBE BVSc and James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, who selected winners from an exciting selection…
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Feb- 2016 -

15 February

Events

Shortlist announced for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards

Ceva Animal Health has unveiled the shortlist for its fifth annual Animal Welfare Awards. Individuals, businesses and charities within the seven categories were chosen following a day of deliberation by a panel of industry judges, chaired by Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. The judges also granted one additional award in special recognition…
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Dec- 2015 -

21 December

Events

OATA in favour of sentence on illegal coral trader

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has welcomed the sentence on Lee Webster at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court last week for his part in illegally importing corals. “We do not believe deliberately evading the controls that apply to the import of corals should be regarded as a trivial offence,” said…
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18 December

Science

Sir David Attenborough supports nine-year-old Lucy’s fight to save Lemur Leaf Frog

Nine-year-old schoolgirl, Lucy Marland, is to front a global educational campaign, to save one of the world’s rarest frogs. Lucy joined forces with The University of Manchester after coming face to face with a Lemur Leaf Frog, kept at Manchester Museum; one of only a few hundred left anywhere in the…
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Oct- 2015 -

2 October

Events

Entries received for Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015

The Pet Industry Federation have announced the finalists in this year’s PIF Awards. This year’s finalists are: Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu Pets Corner, Warminster Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Intelligent Retail Betty & Butch, Manchester Ingleby Pet Supplies, Teeside Nurture…
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Apr- 2015 -

9 April

Funny

Spike’s World Ltd Auditions for Britain’s Got Talent

A member of the UK pet trade could be rocketed to stardom. Feathers the ex-battery chicken and Marion Horscroft, MD of Spike’s World Ltd, producer of the Feathers & Beaky range of chicken products, have auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent 2015. The television show reaches our screens on April 11th.…
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Dec- 2014 -

4 December

Editorial

Street Art Aims To Save Dogs

2010 is a year that always sticks in my mind. The RSPCA announced the shocking statistic that three dogs were abandoned every hour over Christmas. There’s a similar story every December as a percentage of pets bought as presents are returned or left without a home. Over 30 years after…
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