North East

This coverage focuses on the petcare industry in the North East of England, highlighting news, trends, and developments affecting retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and service providers in the region. Pet Gazette reports on store openings, business growth, supplier partnerships, and community initiatives, alongside analysis of regional consumer demand and market opportunities. Coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to strengthen operations, expand networks, and connect the North East’s pet sector with national supply chains.

Dec- 2019 -

3 December

Veterinary

Westway Vets boosted by £250k investment and new practice manager

A north east veterinary group has received a double boost with the appointment of a new practice manager and £250,000 of investment in state-of-the-art technology. At 28, former veterinary nurse Mark Turnbull is one of the youngest practice managers in the UK following his appointment at Westway Veterinary Group, which…
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Nov- 2019 -

28 November

Manufacturers

Feldyfare Limited celebrates continued expansion

Cheshire-based bird food manufacturer Feldyfare Limited has continued to expand its product range and business investment in manufacturing and sales. It said sales of its flagship complete diet Goldenball wild bird food ball “continue at a pace”, and added retailers and consumers realise that “pure quality is affordable” when compared…
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Aug- 2019 -

6 August

Awards

Poppy’s Picnic reaches regional final at Entrepreneur Awards

Raw pet food specialist Poppy’s Picnic has made the South West regional finals of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The company has been nominated in the Entrepreneurs and Team of the Year category. The 2019 programme sees the Awards held in eight regions, Midlands, Wales, the South West, the…
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Jul- 2019 -

23 July

Awards

Tatty Head named finalist for Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Founder of Pet Brand Tatty Head, Felicity Cooper has been named as a Midlands finalist for the Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA), within the Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category. Tatty Head, which launched at Crufts 2019, is a new Pet Brand created by Cooper who had a vision…
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May- 2019 -

10 May

Veterinary

SRUC invests in new home for animal care in Aberdeen

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Aberdeen has announced it is moving to a new £350,000 home for animal care and veterinary nursing at the Mill of Craibstone on the SRUC campus. SRUC will invest over £350,000 into the new animal care unit, as it aims to bring the Mill of…
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Oct- 2018 -

30 October

Business

Veterinary nurse launches ‘one-of-a-kind’ mobile vets’ practice

A North East veterinary nurse and entrepreneur has launched a ‘one-of-a-kind’ mobile vets’ practice called ‘Vets on the Meowve,’ bringing a fully qualified veterinary team directly to the doors of animal lovers in the region. Launched in 2018 by 28-year-old entrepreneur Christine Murphy RVN, Vets on the Meowve offers a…
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Jul- 2018 -

4 July

Pet Owners

UK dog owners spend £57bn on their pets every year

Online services marketplace, Bark.com, has revealed that UK pet owners spend £57bn on their dogs every year, excluding pet food and medical costs. On average, pet owners spend more than £3,000 a year on dog walking services, grooming, training and pet sitting, which amounts to more than 10 percent of…
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Feb- 2018 -

19 February

Current Affairs

Pets in the North East and London fared best this Valentine’s Day

Dogs in Newcastle and London were the most pampered pets over Valentine’s Day this year, according to new research. Twice as many pet owners in the North East and London gave their pet a Valentine’s Day gift this year than the rest of the UK. And the most pampered…
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Dec- 2017 -

7 December

Current Affairs

HGV driver swaps lorries for leads

An animal loving heavy goods vehicle driver is the latest new franchisee to join business, The Dog Walker. After more than 11 years as an HGV driver, Halifax-man Nigel Wilson is set to take over the Queensbury franchise from long-standing franchisee Mark Whittaker. Mark established the franchise of the award-winning…
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Nov- 2017 -

6 November

Current Affairs

One in five workplaces allow pets in the office

According to new research, one-fifth of British workplaces now allow employees to bring pets into the office, yet a similar proportion (22 percent) of workers have complained about the furry companions. The survey by online job board, CV-Library, found that when it comes to the personal effect of animals in the…
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