Shropshire

Different Dog partners with Good2Great on leadership scheme

Dog food company Different Dog has partnered with Bridgnorth consultancy Good2Great on a new leadership development programme to support its growth plans. The Shropshire-based business, founded in 2017 by Alex and Charlie Thurstan, produces premium food for dogs. Its meals are developed by nutritionists and hand-cooked using human-grade, British-sourced ingredients…

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Mutneys celebrates 30th anniversary

Mutneys Professional Pet Care has celebrated its 30th anniversary having been founded in 1995 by Stephanie Roberts and Jamie Roberts. The company started because Jamie Roberts’ mother, Sue, an experienced dog groomer and educator in 1995, wanted to have higher quality dog grooming products. Jamie and Stephanie then began manufacturing…

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Furr Boost secures 50k investment on Dragons’ Den

Ian and Louise Toal, the duo behind the Shropshire-based pet smoothie business Furr Boost have secured a £50,000 investment for a 30% share of their company from fashion retail entrepreneur and investor, Touker Suleyman on BBC One’s Dragon’s Den. The journey of their business began with Louise’s dedication to her…

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PetQuip unveils finalists for Industry Awards 2022

The PetQuip trade association has announced the list of finalists for this year’s PetQuip Industry Awards. A record number of entries were received, and following preliminary judging, these have now been whittled down to a list of finalists. Two new categories – ‘Celebrating Green and Organic’ and the ‘Sustainability Award’…

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Animal Trust launches £2m crowdfunding campaign

Animal Trust has announced it is looking to raise £2m of investment crowdfunding to help expand its services in England and Wales. The group, which is set up as a community interest company, has launched its new bond offer on the Triodos Crowdfunding platform.  Animal Trust said its mission is…

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Rosewood Pet Products raises over £7,000 for charity

Rosewood Pet Products has revealed that it has raised £7,750 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, following a sample sale held at its headquarters in Hortonwood, Telford. The event which took place this September surpassed last year’s amount raised by over £2,000. Customers had the chance to choose from a range…

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Four Paws Groom School expands business

Four Paws Groom School has announced a new site is set to be launched afterShropshire Council’s planning committee approved plans for a new site. The latest grooming academy will be housed on the site of the former HSBC Bank in Cheshire Street, Market Drayton.  Four Paws Groom School, which offers…

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Teenager opens exotic pet shop

18-year-old Ed Scott has opened his own exotic pet shop in Oakengates, according to local paper The Shropshire Star. The shop opened last week and is reportedly “proving popular” with local customers. The business is currently in the process of requiring a license from the Telford and Wrekin council, in…

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Dog rescue charity appeals for funding

A dog rescue charity in Bishop’s Castle has appealed for funds after Covid-19 put a “strain” on the group’s finances.  According to a local report from the Shropshire Star, funding at Dog’s Bodies has seen its fundraising “dry up” during the crisis. The charity predominantly rescues dogs whose owners have…

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Luxury dog hotel invests £30,000 into new grooming facility

A luxury accommodation facility for dogs has unveiled a new £30,000 grooming facility. It marks the latest investment into the K9 Anytime hotel, which normally cares for up to 40 dogs per day.  Its owners have spent over £125,000 on the site, using the investment to convert an old barn…

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