Responsible Pet Ownership

Purina pushes forward with the Pets at Work Alliance

42 percent of those aged 18-34 across the UK would like or would enjoy a dog-friendly workplace. The new findings from Purina PetCare prompted the company to launch the Pets at Work (PAW) Alliance to encourage firms to become dog-friendly. Purina has shared the following reasons for inviting dogs into…

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42% of working millennials would enjoy a dog-friendly office

42 percent of those aged 18-34 across the UK would like or enjoy a dog-friendly workplace, finds new research from Purina PetCare. Companies looking for an edge in attracting the nation’s top millennial talent might want to consider dog-friendly workplace policies given that a quarter (24 percent) of millennials say this…

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PAWBO set to debut in the UK at PATS’ autumn trade show

PAWBO is set to make its debut at pet trade show, PATS, on 24 – 25 September at the Telford International Centre. This will be the first time the brand, which is part of the Acer portfolio, has exhibited within the UK. PAWBO will be unveiling its PAWBO Theme Park concept. The…

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Melton Mowbray teams up with Mars to create pet friendly town

Melton Mowbray is bidding to become the UK’s number one pet friendly town. It aims to transform the lives of its residents through a variety of projects that bring pets and people together. Melton Mowbray is planning the activity in response to a newly published report revealing that pets bring…

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National Pet Month is in full swing

Pet and veterinary professionals have been urged to get involved in this year’s National Pet Month April 1 – May 1 and help raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. The charity, now in its 28th year, would like the profession to come together and use the month-long campaign to talk about good pet care with clients…

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Forum aims to tackle animal welfare issues

A new ‘On the pulse’ session will be introduced at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, building on the annual event’s usual discussion and debate on key areas of animal welfare. AWF’s Discussion Forum, held at One George Street, London, on Monday 5 June, attracts delegates from a…

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Forum aims to tackle animal welfare issues

A new ‘On the pulse’ session will be introduced at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, building on the annual event’s usual discussion and debate on key areas of animal welfare. AWF’s Discussion Forum, held at One George Street, London, on Monday 5 June, attracts delegates from a…

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Red carpet event raises funds for animal charity

Stars and their pooches attended a glamorous night on December 6. The Mayhew Animal Home hosted its Tinsel and Tails Christmas Fundraiser at The Grand Connaught Rooms. More than 250 people appeared at the annual event in Central London, sponsored this year by Tails.com and Sity Walks, to celebrate The Mayhew’s…

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Pets at Home announces new partnership

Pets at Home and Petplan has announced their new partnership. In a move where Petplan adds Pets at Home retail outlets to its extensive pet-focused distribution network, the partnership will see Pets at Home recommending Petplan insurance to any new insurance customers from 10th November. Jonny Armstrong head of insurance…

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The National Pet Show grows by 30%

The National Pet Show has announced that stand sales have grown by 30 percent year-on-year for its upcoming event. With just a few exhibition places left, the National Pet Show (Birmingham) is set to bring more than 270 of the UK’s biggest and best pet suppliers and experts together. The show…

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