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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Apr- 2016 -15 AprilCurrent Affairs
Day-old kittens dumped on vet’s doorstep
Yorkshire Cat Rescue has urged people to take greater responsibility for pets, after day-old kittens were abandoned on a vet’s doorstep. The organisation’s founder, Sara Atkinson, said: “We received an emergency call from a local vet who had just found four newborn kittens abandoned outside their practice. We rushed to collect…
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13 AprilManufacturers
World Feeds Ltd appoints fish specialist
Yorkshire-based fish foods company, World Feeds Ltd, has appointed Alan Hodgson as an additional manager. The fish enthusiast, who has worked in the aquatic retail industry for more than 30 years, will focus exclusively on promoting the company’s Vitalis range of aquatic nutrition products to public aquariums at home and abroad. Alan has…
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13 AprilTrade Organisations
Peter Kersh named as the PFMA’s new Chairman
The Pet Foods Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has welcomed a new Chairman. Peter Kersh is the managing director of World Feeds, the specialist fish food manufacturer based in South Yorkshire. Mr Kersh will take over from Mary Sharrock of Nestlé Purina Petcare following her completion of two successful years in the role.…
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8 AprilEditorial
The growing craze for small dog breeds
Australian dog owners are opting for smaller pets, claims recent research from the University of Sydney. Findings published in the journal Canine Genetics and Epidemiology suggest that Oz has fallen in love with brachycephalic breeds such as pugs and bulldogs. The report, which was co-authored by Professor Paul McGreevy and PhD candidate Kendy Teng, looked into changes…
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1 AprilFunny
Pets join New York’s 31st annual April Fools’ Day Parade
In 2016, for the first time ever, pets will be taking part in New York’s annual April Fools’ Day parade. Pet Gazette can exclusively reveal that dogs, cats and guinea pigs will be joining in the fun with a specialised float. According to The New York April Fools’ Committee’s popular…
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Feb- 2016 -19 FebruaryEditorial
430,000 puppies originate from unlicensed breeders
On February 19, the RSPCA published its first comprehensive report on the puppy trade. Annually, 70,000 puppies come from Great Britain’s 895 licensed establishments. Sold a pup? Exposing the breeding, trade and sale of puppies’ estimates that a further 430,000 puppies originate from unlicensed breeders. The annual market for the puppy trade in the UK…
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12 FebruaryManufacturers
Fold Hill Foods Ltd buys Pointer Pet Products
Pet food manufacturer Fold Hill Foods Ltd has completed its acquisition of the baked dog food company, Pointer Pet Products Ltd. South Yorkshire-based company Pointer Pet Products, has expanded its product range in recent years to include a wide range of baked dog biscuit snacks and complimentary treats. Pointer produces traditional ‘single layer’ dog biscuit alongside…
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2 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Kitten lost during floods looks for owner
Yorkshire Cat Rescue has asked pet owners to ensure their cats are microchipped, after efforts to locate the owners of a kitten found in the recent floods failed despite a popular online appeal. The kitten was found wandering the streets of of Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire on Boxing Day. He…
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Jan- 2016 -29 JanuaryEditorial
Watch out pets! Storm blows rabbit onto roof
A rabbit was rescued from the roof of a bungalow in Omagh, County Tyrone on Friday morning. Bumper was catapulted to the top of a care home when his hutch was blown over during Storm Gertrude. The local fire service rescued the pet, as the care home’s staff were unable to access the…
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26 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Innovation highlighted at BETA International 2016
New products have been showcased and celebrated at the BETA International 2016 Innovation Awards during this year’s trade fair at the NEC, Birmingham, on Monday 25 January. The judges were online retailer Anna Franklin, of Franklin & Billard, veterinary surgeon Peter Wright, of The Yorkshire Vet TV fame, SMS saddle…
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