Wales
Wales is home to a vibrant and diverse pet industry, spanning independent pet shops, regional chains, distributors, and petcare manufacturers. Pet Gazetteโs coverage under this tag highlights commercial developments across the Welsh market โ including store openings and closures, local supply chain activity, regional demand trends, and government policy affecting pet businesses. We also report on how distinct devolved legislation in Wales impacts pet product retail, animal welfare compliance, and trading standards. This tag provides targeted insight for businesses operating within or supplying to the Welsh pet sector.
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May- 2019 -16 MayManufacturers
IPN wins Branded Food Supplier of the Year
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), a UK pet food manufacturer, has been awarded Branded Pet Food Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year as part of the annual Grocer Gold awards. Managing director Richard Page said: โThis award is very important for us as it is voted for by…
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15 MayVeterinary
Scarsdale Vets to hold charity dog walk in Derby
Scarsdale Vets has announced it is to hold a charity dog walk in Derby on the 19 May named โWoofs and Walkiesโ, in order to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The veterinary group has invited locals and their dogs to join the walk which will form part…
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13 MayCharities
Pet retailer hosts events in aid of Paws off Duty
PetPlace in Abergele, Wales will host a number of charity events throughout the summer, including an afternoon tea and fundraising activities in aid of Paws Off Duty on Thursday 16 May. The company โ which also has stores in Ruthin, Chirk, Mold and Llangefni โ will be joined on the…
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13 MayBusiness
Pet supplies business expands with HSBC funding
A family-run animal and pet supplies business in Monmouth, South Wales, has secured a six-figure finance package from HSBC UK to expand its operation with a second retail store in Chepstow. Wye Valley Country Store, run by husband and wife duo Barbara and Alan Griffiths and their son Josh Griffiths,…
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9 MayBusiness
Teacherโs pet care business launches in Blackwood
A former teacher has announced the launch of a new pet care service in Blackwood. Sarah Davies left a 20-year teaching career to launch a We Love Pets franchise on 1 May, the fourth We Love Pets franchise in Wales. Davies is now pet first aid trained, police checked and…
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9 MayPet Owners
Vets warning as potentially fatal dog disease spreads in UK
Vets are issuing a warning to dog owners as a potentially fatal dog disease has now spread throughout the UK. Lungworm was originally believed to be limited to southern regions, but research has revealed the parasiteโs presence in northern areas of England, and even Scotland, which were not previously considered…
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilCelebrities
Huawei and Louis Smith join forces with RSPCA to rehome pets
Smartphone brand Huawei has partnered with animal rescue charity RSPCA, as new research revealed when it comes to adopting pets, 56% of Brits would skip over an animal looking for a home, if their profile picture wasnโt โup to scratchโ. To help some of the thousands of rescue pets waiting…
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10 AprilCharities
Experts issue advice on questions to ask puppy breeders
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and RSPCA have partnered this National Pet Month (1 April โ 6 May) to encourage anyone thinking of buying a puppy to always use The Puppy Contract and ask important questions. New statistics from BVAโs Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey…
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9 AprilEvents
Pet shop helps global dog detection firm in war on drugs and terrorism
Flintshire-based dog detection firm, Wagtail UK has partnered with PetPlace, the leading chain of pet outlets in North Wales to provide its dogs with a location to train and distractions during the search process. A former member of the RAF police, Wagtail instructor David Scott has worked in Kosovo, Bosnia,…
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4 AprilAwards
Lilyโs Kitchen granted the Royal Warrant
Lilyโs Kitchen, a producer of natural and organic pet food, said it is pleased to have been given the honour of being granted the Royal Warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales. Lilyโs Kitchen, founded by entrepreneur Henrietta Morrison, started on her kitchen table 10 years ago, following the illness…
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