Scotland
Scotland hosts a thriving pet industry ecosystem, from independent retailers and grooming salons to distributors and manufacturers serving both rural and urban markets. Pet Gazette covers business activity across the country — including store launches, supply chain operations, regulatory developments, and regional buying patterns. We also report on devolved government policies affecting animal welfare, licensing, and retail compliance. Whether you operate in Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Highlands, or beyond, this tag offers commercial insight tailored to pet sector professionals active in the Scottish market.
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryBusiness
Cats Protection chief executive appointed new member of AWC
Cats protection CEO James Yeates has been appointed as a new member of The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC). Yeates is one of the four new members of AWC, which is made up of experts in farming, wild animals and pets. It provides detailed research and advice to the Department for…
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15 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Man admits selling sick puppies at illegal ‘pet shop’
A man has admitted to selling a number of sick puppies at an illegal “pet shop” in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire. According to the BBC, Marco Tondo kept the dogs in cramped conditions resulting in two of the animals being put down shortly after being sold. One dog had suffered organ…
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14 JanuaryPet Owners
Fitz All Media launches Great Dog Walk series
Events company Fitz All Media has announced the launch of the Great Dog Walk series. Due to this success, Fitz All Media decided to launch the Great Dog Walk as a series of events around the UK, with the aim of bringing people and their animals together as part of…
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14 JanuaryPet Owners
Furbox Dog Grooming Salon & Spa opens in Lenziemill
Furbox Dog Grooming Salon and Spa has opened its doors within For The Love Of Dogs Day Care Centre in Lenziemill, Scotland. The salon has been opened by sisters Alicia and Kiera Simonette and specialises in “luxurious doggy spa treatments that help maintain fabulous healthy coats as well as providing…
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10 JanuaryCharities
SPCA warns of dangers of social media
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has warned the public on the dangers of social media, after a recent case was “made much more difficult” by misinformation spread this way. After a dog was photographed by a member of the public with a visible abscess,…
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10 JanuaryCharities
Dogs Trust to hold Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event
Dogs Trust has invited dogs and owners to attend a special Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event in Greyfriars Kirkyard on 14 January. The event aims to “showcase the bond between owner and dog through special activities such as training, playing, grooming and exercising”. It will be the second year in a…
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7 JanuaryIndustry News
‘Vet of the Year’ joins Greenside Veterinary Practice
Award winning vet, Hannah Capon, founder of Canine Arthritis Management (CAM), has joined Greenside Veterinary Practice in St Boswells, Scotland. She will now team up with Greenside director Andrew Armitage to spearhead treatments for dogs with degenerative diseases. Armitage is an expert in regenerative techniques and rehabilitation, and shares Capon’s…
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Dec- 2019 -18 DecemberAwards
Best dog-friendly UK hotels revealed
PetsPyjamas has revealed the top hotels in the UK for dog owners. The dog travel company holds its annual Travel Awards to recognise which hotel destinations are best suited for those travelling with a pet. The awards were judged on various criteria, including if there were three or more dog-friendly…
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10 DecemberAwards
Wilsons Pet Food awarded £50,000 investment
Wilsons Pet Food has been awarded £50,000 after being announced as one of the winners of the Scottish Edge 15 Awards. Scottish Edge is a UK funding competition aimed at small businesses, aiming to help accelerate the success of companies who have demonstrated encouraging growth. They also provide a business…
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Nov- 2019 -18 NovemberAwards
Edinburgh Dog and Cat home awarded ‘Best Newcomer’ at Living Wage Scotland’s Awards
Edinburgh Dog and Cat home has been awarded the ‘Best Newcomer’ award at this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards. Earlier this year the home became the first animal welfare organisation in Scotland to be accredited as a Living Wage employer. The awards were held at the Technology and Innovation Centre…
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