Stoke-on-Trent

NVS unveils new group identity and HQ

National Veterinary Services Limited (NVSL), the UK’s provider of animal health products and services has unveiled a new group identity, NVS Group, and has opened its new HQ, Spitfire House, in Stoke-on-Trent. The new group identity unites four of its brands: National Veterinary Services (NVS), Select from NVS, NationWide Laboratories…

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Jollyes acquires Penparc as turnover hits £86m

Jollyes has announced it is acquiring Midlands-based Penparc Pet Centre Group to help accelerate its growth, whilst reporting its full-year turnover hit £86m, up by 15% against the prior year.  With the support of HSBC, Jollyes has bought Penparc’s five stores in Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, West Bromwich and Telford. The…

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Dog walker starts online pet business

A dog walker from Stoke-on-Trent has launched her own online pet business after her previous business was temporarily shut down following lockdown.  Lydia Ruth, who previously started Happy Waggers and Sleepy Whiskers last year, told Stoke Sentinel she has now opened her new pet product business entitled Eco Pet Parcel. …

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RCVS Council elects first black council member as junior VP

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has elected its first black council member in its 175-year history to be junior vice president of the college for 2019-20. Mandisa Greene, who was first elected to council in 2014 and was re-elected last year, is currently chair of the Practice…

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Vet secures cash boost for dog charity CAESSR

An elderly rescue dog who has found a forever retirement home has visited a vet who has secured a cash boost for the charity which has been looking after him. Horlicks, a 13-and-a-half-year-old lemon and white Sprocker, which is a cross between a Cocker and Springer Spaniel, has been looked…

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Dog dumped in bag just days before Christmas

A Jack Russell terrier was found abandoned in a bag for life on the side of the road in Stoke-on-Trent just days before Christmas. The dog was suffering from a potentially deadly infection in her uterus. RSPCA inspectors have been appealing for information. They fear the dog was abandoned for a couple…

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Pets at Home plan fifth ‘‘Innovation Day’’ for December

Pet retailing giants Pets at Home is offering aspiring inventors the chance to show their pet products at its fifth Innovation Day on 5 December. The competition was created to give budding developers and designers the opportunity to present their ideas and products to a panel of key decision makers…

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Winner of the ‘Face of Laughing Dog’ competition announced

Keeley, an Irish lurcher owned by Gemma Sherwin, has been named the new face of Laughing Dog dog food. Gemma, a psychological therapist from Stoke-on-Trent, said the following about her dog’s competition win: “I am absolutely delighted that Keeley will be going onto all the Laughing Dog bags. “I entered…

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Winner of the ‘Face of Laughing Dog’ competition announced

Keeley, an Irish lurcher owned by Gemma Sherwin, has been named the new face of Laughing Dog dog food. Gemma, a psychological therapist from Stoke-on-Trent, said the following about her dog’s competition win: “I am absolutely delighted that Keeley will be going onto all the Laughing Dog bags. “I entered…

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Search for pet friendly innovations continues

Pets at Home is inviting all aspiring inventors and designers to showcase their innovative product ideas at its fourth innovation open day on 12 July. Held at the company’s Stoke-on-Trent distribution centre, the event is open to anyone that has designed an inspired or unique pet friendly product. If the…

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