Somerset

Linnaeus acquires Garston Veterinary Group

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited has acquired Garston Veterinary Group, which operates across Somerset and Wiltshire. Established in 1911, Garston welcomes small animal patients and has a 24/7 hospital based in Frome, which is accredited by the RCVS. Its facilities include well-equipped consulting rooms, operating theatres, isolation units, onsite laboratories, ultrasound and…

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The Somerset Toiletry Co. diversifies into luxury pet care

The Somerset Toiletry Company (Somerset) has entered the luxury pet care space with the introduction of a new pet care collection, Doggy Styling. The range comprises four products for all breeds of dogs, and is cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. Made in the UK, Somerset said the mild PH balanced formulations cater…

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Jollyes readies for Poole opening

Jollyes is planning an opening event for its new Poole store, as finishing touches are being put to its latest site, which opens at Unit 1C, Wessex Gate East Retail Park, on 20 August.  The 5,000 square feet store will employ 10 colleagues, led by acting store manager Tom Amos. …

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Southern Aquatics takes over Yeovil Watermarque store

Southern Aquatics has taken over the Watermarque store in Yeovil, Somerset, which will be rebranded as a branch of Southern Aquatics. The store was previously operated by J&K Aquatics as a separate entity to its wholesale business. J&K Aquatics managing director Paul James said: “While retail is where we started,…

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Doggy Doggy Yum Yum secures new stockists as sales rise

Doggy Doggy Yum Yum has announced that sales have risen as the weather has warmed, whilst it has also secured new stockists for its frozen dog treats.  The Prince of Wales pub in Hams Hill, Stoke Sub Hamdon in Somerset, is one of the latest stockists, offering new frozen treats…

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Kennel Club supports inquiry into Brexit impact on animal welfare

The Kennel Club has welcomed news of an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee into how new Brexit regulations will impact on animal welfare, disease control and the industry interests. The organisation has raised concerns about the last minute backtrack on pet travel rules between…

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Richmond pet shop donates plants to NHS workers amid pandemic

Richmond-based pet and garden supplies shop Maynells has donated dozens of plants to NHS workers at the local community hospital amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Shop owner John Meynell donated the plants to the Friary Community Hospital and said he wanted to show his “support to NHS staff at this difficult…

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Burnham Pet Shop donates essential items to NHS staff amid Covid-19 crisis

The staff at Burnham Pet Shop in Somerset has donated essential items to NHS staff at Weston Hospital amid the Covid-19 virus. According to Burnham-on-sea.com, the pet shop staff has donated a wide range of toiletries items which include, shampoo and body wash and chocolates. The manager of the team,…

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In the dog house: the art of running a pooch-friendly hotel

Former television presenter Caroline Flack made headlines this month when it was revealed that her pet pooch was staying at a luxury hotel for dogs, with room stays sold to the tune of £80 a night. To some, it may seem like an extravagance, but to others, dog hotels are…

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Oscar & Hooch brings out dog treat bag

Pet accessory company, Oscar and Hooch, has introduced a range of treat bags to its portfolio of pet accessories for dogs. Each bag is handmade in Somerset from luxury suedette. The bags are fully machine washable with each fitted with a high quality stainless steel carabiner for easy attachment. There…

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