Shropshire

Raw pet food store opens its doors

A new store that specialises in raw pet food has today opened its doors in Telford today (1 June). Plans to open Roxy’s Raw Foods had initially been formed pre-Covid by owners Keith Murray and Ros Crocker, who have now opened the site in Wombridge Road Shopping Centre, Trench.  According…

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Different Dog receives three PIF Award nominations

Dog food company Different Dog announced it has been nominated in three categories in the Pet Industry Federation Awards. The Shropshire-based manufacturer has been nominated in the Manufacturer of the Year, E-Commerce Business of the Year and Product Innovation categories. The awards will be presented later on in the year.…

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‘Pet passport’ launched at Shropshire hospitals

An innovative new ‘passport’ which enables patients who are at the end of life to spend precious time with their pets is being launched in Shropshire’s acute hospitals Relatives can show the passport, which is filled in beforehand by the End of Life Care (EOLC) team, on arriving at hospital,…

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Mutneys Professional Pet Care to launch product range at Groomfest

Pet care manufacturers Mutneys Professional Pet Care is set to launch a range of new products at Groomfest. This will include the unveiling of its new electric bath developed in collaboration with Pro Dog. The new electric lift high back tub uses a high-quality electric table frame made by Mutneys…

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Wilsons Pet Food takes on Meg Morrison as head of sales

Wilsons Pet Food has announced that it has recruited Meg Morrison as its new head of sales. Morrison, who is originally from Edinburgh but now resides in Shropshire, has over a decade’s experience in animal nutrition. She started her career in the horse racing industry which led to her interest…

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RSPCA Shropshire chairman stole £184k from charity

A former RSPCA chairman of its Shrewsbury branch has admitted a charge of fraud by abuse of position of power after he stole £184k from the charity. Peter Ralphs, 69, admitted the charge at Shrewsbury Crown Court and will be sentenced on 11 December. The RSPCA said it was “heartbroken”…

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Shortlist announced for PIF awards

The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…

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Blue Cross awards top vet nurse of the year

Fiona Leathers from Bonnybridge has been named ‘Vet Nurse of the Year’ by Blue Cross pet charity. Fiona, who is a veterinary nurse at A & G Vets on Main Street in the Falkirk village, received 16 nominations from clients and colleagues. She was nominated for going “above and beyond…

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Cotswold RAW

Cotswold RAW is a hands-on, rural company with a passion for pet food. The business was launched back in 2015, after co-founders Mark Lewis and Chris Brierley found they shared a deep-rooted interest in dog nutrition. Chris’ 18-month-old cocker spaniel, Nellie, had been in a bad way. Everyday foods were…

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Mutneys

Salon-standard grooming products from a family firm For more than two decades, Mutneys has been manufacturing bio-degradable, eco-friendly pet shampoos and conditioners. Its products are developed in working grooming salons and manufactured and bottled in the UK. Family Business Jamie and Stephanie Roberts founded their business in 1995. Originally called…

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