Merseyside

Dog G8 signs distribution deal with Petcetera

The company, which was founded by father and son duo Peter and Chris Maxted, is known for manufacturing retractable, portable gates that are designed to fit almost any configuration, notably the front door to prevent dog escapes and dog attacks. The duo, who last year appeared on BBC One’s Dragons’…

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Dog G8 Company celebrates 10,000 sales orders on Shopify

The Dog G8 Company, a family business based in Horsham, has hit a milestone of 10,000 sales orders on Shopify. The company, which was founded by father and son duo Peter and Chris Maxted, is known for manufacturing retractable, portable gates that are designed to fit almost any configuration, notably…

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PetPlace unveils revamped store at Llangefni

PetPlace has opened its doors to its 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store, following renovations. The opening of the new store featured an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, microchipping clinics, brand discounts and a host of games and activities for pets and their owners. “World-renowned” animal psychologist Roger Mugford,…

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Dog-G8 enters Dragons Den

Dog safety gate company Dog-G8 has entered the Dragons Den seeking out investment for its company. The company specialises in portable safety gates that are designed to fit almost any configuration, notably the front door, to prevent dog escapes. The Dog-G8 product is British made and features a modular, retractable,…

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Animal Trust launches £2m crowdfunding campaign

Animal Trust has announced it is looking to raise £2m of investment crowdfunding to help expand its services in England and Wales. The group, which is set up as a community interest company, has launched its new bond offer on the Triodos Crowdfunding platform.  Animal Trust said its mission is…

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RSPCA to expand food bank partnership

RSPCA has announced it will expand its food bank partnership to cover nearly the whole of Lancashire as well as new plans to include parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. Last November, the charity’s pet food bank operation made the decision to link-up with food banks in the area…

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Dog rescuer launches online flea and worm treatment subscription service

A dog rescuer from Merseyside has launched Flerm, the UK’s first online flea and worm treatment subscription service that includes free 24/7 digital access to emergency vets.  Chris Walker launched his new business in December to help give dog and cat owners “an alternative way of taking care of their…

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Pets Country Manor to operate as feline food bank

The Pets Country Manor has announced it will begin operating as a feline food bank, accepting donations of both wet and dry cat food and treats. The manor, which is situated in Tarbock Green, Knowsley and is a five star rated luxury hotel for cats, said that all cat food…

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2019 Veterinary Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced, the finalists have been drawn from over 40,000 nominations. The finalists are: Practice Support Staff of the Year Graham Skelton, Orchard House Veterinary Centre, Hexham, Northumberland Sharon Scarratt of Blue House Veterinary Centre, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Zoe Pickering, Orchard House…

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Channel 4 series reveals life with Britain’s busiest vets

The realities of day-to-day life in two busy pet hospitals in the UK is being highlighted in a new TV series set to be broadcast on Channel 4. Cameras spent six months behind the scenes at vet charity PDSA’s two Liverpool pet hospital sites, to create the  new series called…

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