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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Apr- 2017 -27 AprilLatest News
Medivet secures ยฃ20m funding for new practices
Medivet has secured a ยฃ20 million funding package from HSBC, which will allow the business to progress its acquisition plan to purchase new practices across the UK. Medivet has already used part of the funding facility to acquire six practices โ four in Wales and two in South London, with…
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25 AprilIndustry News
Medivet secures ยฃ20m funding for new practices
Medivet has secured a ยฃ20 million funding package from HSBC, which will allow the business to progress its acquisition plan to purchase new practices across the UK. Medivet has already used part of the funding facility to acquire six practices โ four in Wales and two in South London, with…
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24 AprilIndustry News
Burns supports young people into the workplace
Burns Pet Nutrition has celebrated the culmination of its programme, which supports young people on their journey into the workplace, at a presentation designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of its participants. Wales-based Burns Pet Nutrition, in conjunction with Pembrokeshire County Council Youth Service, works to provide experiences…
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19 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pet shop owner fined for illegal puppy sales
A pet shop owner has been fined for forging a underage puppy’s passport and then selling the pet online. Artur Zuchowicz, from Wales, was convicted of two offences after placing a misleading advert on gumtree.com and selling the French Bulldogย too young, reports the Plymouth Herald. Plymouth Magistrates’ Court said that…
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7 AprilCurrent Affairs
Dog owners failing to update microchip databases
44 percent of vets have been unable toย reunite missing or stray dogs with their owners due to incorrect information on the microchip database, revealed the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information was released one year on from the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in England, Scotland and Wales (6…
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1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Admin Jobs for Top Dogs! Burns Pet Nutrition Hires Man’s Best Friend
Burns Pet Nutrition, a family company in Wales that makes specialist foods designed for the health and wellbeing of pets, has taken a remarkable and potentially significant step towards animal equality by employing three dogs into administration roles at the companyโs head office in Kidwelly, West Wales. Sally the Golden…
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Mar- 2017 -29 MarchCurrent Affairs
5% rise in animal cruelty cases
There has been a rise of nearly 5 percent in animal cruelty cases investigated in comparison to the previous 12 months, claims the RSPCA. The RSPCA investigated more than 400 allegations every day last year. Calls to the RSPCAโs 24-hour cruelty hotline also rose by nearly 4 percent, which amounted…
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14 MarchLatest News
Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP
As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14ย to 21ย March 2017), Dog Theft Awareness Day is being held on Tuesday 14ย Marchย at Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament. With dog theft increasing year on year, Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford and owner of a Labrador is hosting the event. He aims to bring…
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13 MarchCurrent Affairs
Over 5,000 reported dog thefts since 2011, finds MP
As part of Pet Theft Awareness Week (14ย to 21ย March 2017), The Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance event is being held on Tuesday 14ย Marchย at Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament. With dog theft increasing year on year, Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford and owner of a Labrador is hosting the event. He…
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Feb- 2017 -17 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Animal shelter slams the rise in shock collars
Cheltenham Animal Shelter has slammed the use of shock collars having seen a recent surge in dogs wearing them or having worn them in the past. The shelter saysย ‘shock collars should never, ever be a part of your pets training’. The topic of shock collars is widely debated within the…
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