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Birmingham Dogs Home celebrates 125th anniversary

Birmingham Dogs Home is celebrating 125 years of rehoming dogs across the West Midlands and South Staffordshire. Since the charity was founded in 1892, it has rescued, reunited and rehomed more than 100,000 dogs. The charity launched in 1892 when land was made available by Sir Alfred Gooch Bart in…

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Dog toy sales rise due to stick danger

Industry research conducted by dog toy brand Chuckit! has revealed that over 80 percent of pet retailers in the UK have experienced an increase in dog toy sales since the danger of sticks was highlighted in 2015. At the Pedigree Trade Show 2017, Chuckit! quizzed a variety of retailers from…

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Mars Petcare offers brighter futures to UK cats and dogs

Mars Petcare has named the latest recipients of its Feeding Brighter Futures Grants Programme. The programme assists rehoming centres by providing much needed grants. Fourteen UK animal rescue homes across the country – all members of the Association of Dog and Cats Homes (ADCH) – will share £120,000. The grants…

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Pedigree Wholesale’s Pet & Aquatic Trade Show is back for 2017

Pedigree Wholesale’s annual Pet & Aquatic Trade Show will take place on Wednesday 14 June. The one day event opens its doors at Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground. Organisers have promised business opportunities, with over 80 trade stands representing market leading brands in the pet industry. Retailers who visit…

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PetQuip Awards reveal winners at sell-out event

Twenty five pet companies had good reason to celebrate at the PetQuip’s Awards Dinner & Party. On September 25, PetQuip revealed the winners in 2016’s eight awards categories. The sell-out event took place at the Ludlow Suite in the Telford International Centre, in association with PATS Telford. The awards were presented by Pat Flynn, PetQuip…

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Pet Industry Federation Awards 2016 receive record entries

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.   The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course…

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Festive treats from Mars Petcare

Mars Petcare is helping retailers prepare for Christmas with a range of old favourites and new treats. Mars has found that 63 percent of pet owners buy their pet a Christmas present. Almost a quarter of non‐pet owners treat the pets of their  loved ones, too. Mars  Petcare’s best sellers are back for…

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Mars Petcare launches Pedigree® Puppy Tasty Bites

Mars Petcare has launched Pedigree® Puppy Tasty Bites. The new product are suitable in texture and size for younger dogs. The bite-size, chicken-flavoured cubes are designed for puppies’ smaller mouths. The bites are fortified with calcium and the whole range features Omega 3 vitamins and minerals. Commenting on the launch of…

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PetQuip names 2016 awards finalists

Who will win the prestigious PetQuip Awards 2016? We’re one step closer to finding out. The international trade association of pet equipment suppliers has released the names of its finalists. The winners will be revealed on September 25th at the Ludlow Suite, International Centre, Telford. The awards themselves are in association with PATS Telford…

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Dog breeder fined for fake pedigree scam

A ‘pedigree’ dog breeder sold ill puppies and lied to unsuspecting buyers about having the correct paperwork. Consett based Jodie Green, 24, falsely claimed puppies were Kennel Club registered as dozens of complaints were filed against her. A court heard some 38 people contacted trading standards regarding mother-of-two Green, who sold…

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