Responsible Pet Ownership

The UK’s Pet Population Drops by 16%

New data released by the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) has revealed shocking results. Over the last three years the UK’s pet population has reduced by 16 percent. This 10.8 million drop includes a two percent decrease in the number of households to own a pet. However, it may not…

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National Pet Month Announce New Chairman and 2015 Campaign

National Pet Month (April 1 to May 4 2015) has announced the appointment of a new Chairman as it launches its 2015 campaign. Michael Bellingham, former Vice Chairman of the charity, takes over the chairmanship role this month following the retirement of outgoing Chairman Phil Sketchley. Michael is currently Chief Executive…

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National Pet Month invites UK pet trade to join in silver celebrations

National Pet Month celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with the UK pet trade being urged to join the party and raise funds for their favourite pet charities. This national celebration of responsible pet ownership has helped countless pet organisations over the past 25 years with thousands of pet owners, vet…

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National Pet Month grows by more than 100,000 pet fans

UK charity National Pet Month has stepped in to savetwo Facebook pet communities on the eve of its 25th anniversary. Park Bench and Scratching Post, which have more than 100,100 followers, looked set to close for good when the petnet.co.uk website it was connected to closed at the end of August. Instead, National Pet…

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Direct Line to sponsor London Pet Show

Direct Line Pet Insurance has been announced as the headline sponsor for the London Pet Show 2013. Direct Line Pet Insurance secured the show’s top sponsorship slot, raising the profile of its services to dog and cat owners. It now heads up a host of leading animal brands taking up…

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Grooming builds bond between pets, Mikki research says

Recent research conducted by grooming, training and healthcare expert Mikki has highlighted a positive trend in grooming building better relationships with pets and owners. The survey was conducted from almost 200 pet owners and was aimed at promoting the importance of grooming in building relationships. To further enhance the findings,…

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Vets4Pets partners with Ashleigh & Pudsey

National network of veterinary practices Vets4Pets has announced that Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey will partner them to help raise awareness of the importance of preventative pet healthcare. Marketing director of Vets4Pets Mike Hopkins said: “Ashleigh and Pudsey are the ideal partners for Vets4Pets [as] they exemplify everything…

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Petlog encourage microchipping

This month is National Microchipping Month, an annual campaign which encourages responsible pet ownership, and Petlog has taken the opportunity to explain why it is so essential. Petlog, a lost and found database, has revealed that pets are nearly 25 per cent more likely to go missing in summer than…

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Petlog encourage microchipping

This month is National Microchipping Month, an annual campaign which encourages responsible pet ownership, and Petlog has taken the opportunity to explain why it is so essential. Petlog, a lost and found database, has revealed that pets are nearly 25 per cent more likely to go missing in summer than…

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Research reveals millions of Brits confide in their pets

New research has revealed that over five million Brits confide in their pets when there’s something on their minds. The research, conducted by insurer More Th>n, discovered that 87 per cent of all cat and dog owners will talk at length to their pets when there’s no-one else around. It…

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