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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Jul- 2018 -20 JulyBusiness
We Love Pets welcomes its youngest franchise owner
A 21 year old animal lover has become the youngest franchisee at We Love Pets and the first to open a branch in Wales. Millie White, a recent graduate in English Literature from the University of Bedfordshire, will now lead a growing team who will look after the Bridgend and…
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4 JulyPet Owners
UK dog owners spend ยฃ57bn on their pets every year
Online services marketplace, Bark.com, has revealed that UK pet owners spend ยฃ57bn on their dogs every year, excluding pet food and medical costs. On average, pet owners spend more than ยฃ3,000 a year on dog walking services, grooming, training and pet sitting, which amounts to more than 10 percent of…
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Jun- 2018 -27 JuneGovernment & Legislation
Brexit threatens capacity of Welsh veterinary workforce, warns BVA
British Veterinary Association (BVA) resident John Fishwick called for urgent action to guard against a serious shortfall of vets in Wales following Britainโs withdrawal from the European Union. His speech at BVAโs Annual Welsh Dinner on 26 June came amid growing concerns about how Brexit may impact on vets working…
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21 JuneGovernment & Legislation
BVA welcomes Cabinet Secretaryโs statement on improving pet welfare in Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a range of new measures announced recently (19 June) to further improve pet welfare standards in Wales. Measures outlined in the statement from Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, included a commitment to improving dog breeding regulations, a…
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20 JuneBusiness
Wales mulls pet shop puppy ban
Wales is considering a ban the sale of puppies in pet stores and through third parties. The plans would make it harder for puppy farmers to sell and are aimed at reducing the number of animals separated from their mothers. A third-party ban on puppies would mean the only way…
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4 JuneRetailers
Footfall drops 8.6 percent as sunshine fails to attract shoppers
The UK high street saw an overall 8.6 percent year-on-year drop in footfall despite the warm May bank holidays, figures show. According to Ipsosโ UK Retail Traffic Weathermap, London and the south east saw the sharpest decline with 13.3 percent fewer shoppers on the high street compared with the same…
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May- 2018 -29 MayCharities
4,755 dangerous wild animals are being kept as pets in the UK
A new survey has revealed that 4,755 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in the UK. The new survey by wildlife charity Born Free has led to them petitioning the UK government to immediately review the law, and put a stop to some of the worldโs most deadly creatures…
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17 MayCharities
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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Apr- 2018 -13 AprilIndustry News
‘Devastating’ dog thefts soar by 169 percent
Dog theft in Dyfed-Powys soared by 169 percent, making it the second worst in the country behind Lincolnshire, according to new figures. Dogs in Dyfed-Powys are among the most likely to be stolen in the UK while pooches in South Wales are the safest. South Wales Police recorded the UKโs…
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1 AprilCharities
Iconic British unicorns reintroduced into secluded nature reserve on the Isle of Wight
This Sunday [1 April 2018] wildlife charity Peopleโs Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is reintroducing a number of unicorns (Equus monoceros) into a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight, as part of their ongoing conservation efforts to reintroduce endangered species back to the UK. Once a common sight in…
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