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Your last chance to enter the Pet Industry Federation Awards

It’s time to showcase your pet business. Entering your company into the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, easy and absolutely free. Simply outline, in no more than 500 words, why you think your business should receive the award.  The winners will be announced at the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards…

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PIF prepares for Forum & Awards

Pet businesses still have time to book their place at the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Forum & Awards. The networking and promotional event takes place on November 1 at Wokefield Park hotel, near Reading. Sponsorship packages are available to suit all budgets, allowing businesses to gain publicity before and during the event. They…

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Nominations open for Pet Industry Federation Awards

Nominations for the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open.  Entry into the awards is free. Businesses need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why they think they should receive the award. Judging criteria is available online at www.petfederation.co.uk. The winners will be announced at the 2016…

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High Court restricts puppy protesters

Restrictions on demonstrations against the sale of puppies at a pet shop in Berkshire have been ordered by a High Court judge, according to the BBC. Dozens of people protested outside Linton Pet Store Ltd, in Reading, to stop the sale of dogs from puppy farms. Mr Justice Garnham said Stop Pet…

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Pet Industry Federation Forum and Awards dates announced

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that the 2016 Pet Industry Forum and Awards event will be held this year on Tuesday 1 November at Wokefield Park, near Reading. This years forum will be packed into one day, filled with important workshops and debates that tackle some of the most pressing issues affecting the…

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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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Dog care company wins national business award

Teresa Bowers has won the award for Woman Franchisee of the Year at the Fourth Annual EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards, sponsored by NatWest. Teresa, who runs the Oxford and Reading franchises of dog boarding company Wagging Tails, received her award at a ceremony attended by over 150 guests…

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Dog care business owner shortlisted for franchise award

Teresa Bowers, owner of dog boarding company Wagging Tails Oxford and Reading branches, has been announced as one of four Finalists for Woman Franchisee of the Year at the 2013 EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards. Now in their third year, the EWIF Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of…

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Dog man completes half marathons for charity

Wagging Tails’ Jim Suswain dressed as his company’s mascot as he undertook two half marathons in as many weeks to raise money for the Hounds for Heroes charity. Dressed as ‘Bernie’, Suswain braved the elements during the races, which took place on 3 March and 17 March respectively, to raise…

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