Wales

Wales is home to a vibrant and diverse pet industry, spanning independent pet shops, regional chains, distributors, and petcare manufacturers. Pet Gazette’s coverage under this tag highlights commercial developments across the Welsh market — 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.

Mar- 2019 -

22 March

Manufacturers

Tails.com launch new lamb biscuits

Tails.com has launched a new product in its Treats range, Lamb Biscuits, the biscuits will sit alongside Salmon Rolls and Duck Biscuits in the range. The products will be hand-baked with natural ingredients and no added sugar, the Lamb Biscuits also contain fibre-rich peas and mint for a delicious biscuit…
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19 March

Business

Valleys entrepreneur embarks on dog grooming venture

A 21-year-old from Rhondda Cynon Taff, south Wales has opened a new dog grooming business with the ultimate goal of becoming a Crufts champion ‘Groomer of the Year’. Rebecca Lewis from Treorchy, founded her dog grooming business, Vanity Hounds, after volunteering for over 18 months at a local groomers. The…
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Feb- 2019 -

26 February

Charities

Pet therapy introduced to help college learners

A college in the South Wales valleys has introduced a pet therapy initiative as a new way to help re-engage learners who might otherwise be at risk of leaving education. The scheme will see Coleg y Cymoedd working with Time to Change Wales, as part of the first national campaign…
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21 February

Regulation

Welsh pet shops could be banned from selling kittens and puppies

Welsh ministers are to put plans into consultation over a ban for the sale of puppies and kittens in the country’s pet shops. Rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths said she had seen clear evidence that the sales can contribute to an increased risk of disease. A ban would mean that…
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Jan- 2019 -

23 January

Manufacturers

IPN’s Wagg brand launches first foray into wet food

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) is set to make its first foray into the wet food market with the launch of a range under the Wagg brand. Wagg is the market leader by volume in the dry dog sector with a 24 percent market share and last September, the brand unveiled…
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16 January

Charities

French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds

French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the UK, statistics released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have revealed. Just one year on from the launch of its #BreedtoBreathe campaign, BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has…
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Nov- 2018 -

29 November

Charities

Blue Cross cats and dogs inspire pet-themed clothing range by Oasis

Six cats and dogs cared for by national pet charity Blue Cross have helped to inspire a new clothing collection by fashion brand Oasis. Jack Russell Terrier Flora, Dachshund William, Dalmation Harvey along with cats Rupert, Prince and Victoria feature on the collection of knits and blouses along with a…
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21 November

Awards

Burns Pet Nutrition owner named as finalist in national business awards

Welsh pet food entrepreneur John Burns, of Burns Pet Nutrition, has been shortlisted for a national business award. The veterinary surgeon, who founded the renowned natural pet food company, has been announced as a finalist for the 2018 Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He will compete against businessmen and women…
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15 November

Business

North Wales pet group announces ‘successful’ rebrand with £1.2m refurbishment

PetPlace has announced it has “successfully” undergone a rebrand which has included a £1.2m refurbishment of its Farm and Pet Place outlet in Abergele. The pet retail group says it has “already seen a rise in sales” following the refurbishment of its Abergele store the group says it plans to…
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Oct- 2018 -

22 October

Manufacturers

Independent pet shop scoops top prize in Burns awards

A Kilmarnock pet shop has won £2,500 cash in a national competition ran by Burns Pet Nutrition for the best shop window display. The independent shop, named Sommerville Feeds, has been running for over 38 years and beat off competition across the country to be crowned nationwide winners of Burns…
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