Wrexham

Not-for-profit vet opens two new surgeries

Not-for-profit veterinary company Animal Trust is set to open two new surgeries, one in Birkenhead and one in Wrexham. The new Birkenhead branch is located is set to open on 29 July, and will be operated by a team of veterinary experts, providing a range of services including general practice…

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PIF award winners announced

The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…

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Shortlist announced for PIF awards

The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…

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A quarter of dog owners don’t pick up after their pets

Around one in four of dog walkers confess they don’t pick up their pet’s faeces, www.animalfriends.co.uk claims. The number was especially high in Gloucester with half of owners admitting that they don’t bother clearing up their mutt’s mess. Despite people being more likely to pick up after their dog, Wrexham has…

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Arden Grange celebrates 20 years with a photo competition

Arden Grange has continued its 20th anniversary celebrations with a prize packed consumer photo competition. The pet food company is encouraging customers to share pictures of their cherished canines or favourite felines making the most of the outdoors. The competition simply asks participants to upload their entries to www.ardengrange20.com or…

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Pet stores win Arden Grange Competition

Pet food company Arden Grange has announced the winners of its 20th anniversary retailer competition. The winning pet stores were: A Coombs in Hove Aarons Pet Shop in Portishead Creature Comforts in Rugeley M&L Pets World in Wrexham All of the winners created imaginative window displays featuring Arden Grange products.…

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New President of the British Veterinary Association  

Yesterday farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2014/2015. The ceremony took place during the Association’s Members’ Day, held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The ceremony also saw Sean Wensley elected as Junior Vice President and Robin Hargreaves…

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