Somerset

Sanctuary seeks donations to fund refurbishment project

The Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched its New Digs for Dogs appeal that aims to improve the rehoming facilities at its site in Chard, Somerset.   The £1million project for 2014/15 is to build a new enhanced kennel block, improved grooming and veterinary care room, information hub, social unit, offices,…

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Disciplinary committee strikes off Somerset practicing vet

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has directed that the name of a Somerset-based veterinary surgeon be removed from the register, having found him guilty of serious professional misconduct. During the 11-day hearing, the disciplinary committee heard eight, separate and unrelated complaints against Dr Marcus Hutber,…

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Hilton Herbs wins Somerset ‘Exporter of the Year’ award

Hilton Herbs has for the second time won the Somerset ‘Exporter of the Year’ award at the Somerset Business Awards 2012. Held at the County Cricket Ground in Taunton on 17 November, the ceremony was attended by 280 people and the number of companies entered for awards were up by…

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APPCC issues warning to horse owners in wake of court case ruling

The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) has issued a stark warning to horse owners after a fraudulent pet cremation provider was given an eight month suspended sentence and a £53,000 fine for duping horse owners. Philip ‘John’ Cooper, 70, of West Lydbrook, Somerset, who previously traded under…

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Monty Halls gets involved in ‘best dog walk’ competition

Dartmouth-based TV explorer and expert diver Monty Halls, whose adventures with his beloved dog Reuben are captured in the hit TV series Great Escapes, is getting behind an exciting new competition to find the best dog walk on the South West Coast Path. Dog walkers are being invited to nominate…

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WuffitMix manager announces help for rescue dogs

Lancashire-based dog food company WuffitMix is helping dog rescue and foster organisations at home and abroad. WuffitMix started helping the Somerset-based Once Loved Dog Rescue after a chance encounter on a social networking site. The company’s manager, Hannah Dugdale (pictured), explains: “We made the connection when someone who likes us…

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