York
York is a hub for independent pet retailers, regional suppliers, and emerging petcare businesses within the North of England. Pet Gazette reports on shop openings and closures, local distributor activity, and business developments affecting the pet trade in and around York. Coverage includes regional trends in pet food and accessory demand, partnerships with national brands, and operational updates from pet industry players based in the area. This tag supports pet retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers looking to monitor commercial activity in this historically significant and economically active city.
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Jun- 2018 -1 JuneManufacturers
Purina launches ‘world’s first’ pet-friendly domestic violence shelter
Purina has partnered with US domestic violence shelter provider Urban Resource Institute (URI) to launch the world’s first entirely pet friendly shelter. Named PALS Place the seven story shelter will be located in New York and will feature 30 specialised flats for individuals, families and pets. The shelter is predicted…
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May- 2018 -24 MayGovernment & Legislation
Dog theft sees sharp rise
The number of dogs stolen across Britain has risen by 6.8 percent in just 12 months, according to new research. Direct Line figures show an average of five dogs are stolen every day in the UK. Last year 1,909 dogs were reported as stolen to police, compared with 1,788 reported…
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4 MayCharities
Beco helps HYPS save dogs from ‘death row’
Beco Pets has become the official sponsor of Helping Yorkshire Poundies (HYPS), a rescue centre near Sheffield who save dogs from ‘death row’. Beco will be providing HYPS all the food, poop bags and toys their tail-wagging tenants need. At any given time, there are an estimated 100,000 dogs left…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilEvents
Vets Now announces ECC congress line up
ECC, the emergency and critical care congress for the veterinary profession has announced its line-up for the annual event in Harrogate later this year (November 2018). Congress organisers, Vets Now, are flying internationally-renowned speaker and authority on ECC, Dr Justine Lee ins from the United States. Known informally on her…
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19 AprilCharities
Mattress retailer donates £1,200 in pet beds to Yorkshire Cat Rescue
Leeds-based mattress retailer OTTY has donated 15 of its pet beds totalling £1,200 to some of Yorkshire’s vulnerable and abandoned cats at regional pet charity, Yorkshire Cat Rescue. OTTY’s pet beds will be used to help Yorkshire’s furry feline friends to recover and recuperate at the charity’s purpose-built centre in…
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19 AprilCharities
Beagle canine trackers solve ‘biggest missing dog case’
A dog owner has been reunited with her canine companion who was missing for over seven weeks following the rescue efforts of a pair of Beagles who traced the missing pet and solved their ‘biggest missing dog case’ to date. Two-year-old Yorkie, Coco, escaped from her owner Zoe’s back garden…
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11 AprilIndustry News
Council fines for not microchipping a dog vary by 500 percent
The fines issued to pet owners by councils to those who have failed to microchip their dog as legally required vary nationwide, with some councils fining individuals five times as much as in other areas. Ahead of the second anniversary of the compulsory microchipping law, Pets at Home submitted Freedom…
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Mar- 2018 -28 MarchRetailers
Pets at Home exclusively selling AVA breed-specific dog food
AVA, a pet nutrition brand exclusive to Pets at Home, has launched a range of 14 breed-specific dog foods which boast veterinary approved credentials. The range landed exclusively in all of Pets at Homes 440 plus stores and online at petsathome.com this week and is tailored specifically for the needs…
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21 MarchIndustry News
Kent vet struck off for fraud conviction and ‘clinical failings’
A Kent veterinary surgeon has been removed from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Registrar after he was convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud in court and for a number of clinical failings. The hearing for David Edward Smith took place from 19 February before coming to a close on…
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5 MarchProducts
Innocent rebrands small animal treats
Following its launch The Innocent Pet Care Company has moved their popular rabbit and guineas pig treats into newly designed, resealable pouches. The two products, Fragrant Herb Nibbles (for rabbits) and Herb Garden Nibbles (for guineas), will shortly be available from all national wholesalers. Made in Yorkshire, the air-dried nibbles are…
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