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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Aug- 2016 -23 AugustCurrent Affairs
World Feeds launches three new product ranges
World Feeds will soon cover more areas of aquarium and pond nutrition than ever before, following the company’s launch of three new product ranges. The Yorkshire-based fish nutrition innovator has created its first range of invertebrate diets. These will satisfy the dietary needs of corals and anemones which are not met through photosynthesis.…
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23 AugustCurrent Affairs
Emergency C-section saves pregnant kitten
The manager of Yorkshire Cat Rescue called for pet owners to promptly neuter young cats, after three rescue kittens turned out to be pregnant. The Keighley-based charity rescued three pregnant kittens within a four week period. Misty, who was estimated to be four months old, ended up having an emergency C-section…
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15 AugustCurrent Affairs
Don’t call Fire Brigade for cats stuck in trees, says charity boss
A Freedom of Information request by Yorkshire Cat Rescue found that 29 cats in Humberside were rescued by emergency services between June 2015 and June 2016. In addition, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue came to the rescue of 12 cats. North Yorkshire responded to six calls about cats in distress. Sara Atkinson, founder…
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2 AugustCurrent Affairs
Pets at Home under-fire from dog owner
A dog owner has accused Pets At Home of leaving pet with ‘burnt testicles’ following a grooming mishap. Kay Betson said she had noticed her dog, Woody, wasn’t his usual self and could not work out what was the matter after bringing him home, reports The Sun. The mum-of-three from Gleadless in Yorkshire,…
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Jun- 2016 -8 JuneCurrent Affairs
48% think Britain’s cat population is out of control
48 percent of people questioned by the Big Yorkshire Cat Rescue Survey believe that Britain’s cat population is out of control. 61 percent noticed an increase in the number of homeless cats. 92 percent want to see a crack-down on owners releasing unwanted cats into the wild. The survey asked participants who they…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Kitten born with brain disorder thrives thanks to charity
Peanut the kitten is thriving after being born with brain damage. She and her two siblings were rescued when only days old, after living with their mother in a greenhouse in Normanton area of Wakefield. The family were offered shelter by charity Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Centre manager, Sam Davies, noticed that…
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May- 2016 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Dogs from puppy farms are more aggressive and fearful
Dogs that are bred on puppy farms have been found to be more aggressive, more fearful of other dogs and more likely to suffer separation anxiety as adults than dogs from reputable breeders, new research has shown. Animal scientists at Newcastle University have presented the first UK study looking at…
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24 MayCurrent Affairs
Rehab program for kittens taken from their mums
Charity, Yorkshire Cat Rescue, has launched a new Behaviour Modification Program aimed to help cats and kittens taken from their mothers at just a few weeks old. The trial is being held by the organisation’s cat care team. Centre manager, Sam Davies said: “We were seeing more and more cats and kittens…
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12 MayCurrent Affairs
Wagg Foods changes its name and opens new distribution centre
Dry pet food producer, Wagg Foods, has altered its name to Inspired Pet Nutrition. The company’s managing director Richard Page, said: “Wagg is the volume market leader and Harringtons continues to be one of the fastest growing brands in dried dog food* and we will also have some exciting product launches this summer under…
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6 MayCurrent Affairs
Only 59% of Londoners have had their canines neutered
Only 59 percent of Londoners and 55 percent of dog owners in Scotland have had their canine companions neutered, reveals a national survey. The information has been released as part of National Pet Month (NPM) to remind people of the benefits of neutering their pets. The survey data, which was…
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