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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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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11 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Great British Bake Off star lends helping hand at small animal show
Great British Bake Off star, Sandy Docherty, launched the ‘Great British Bake Hop’ at Burgess Premier Small Animal Show. Alongside Burgess Pet Care’s expert vet nutritionist Suzanne Moyes, Sandy will host the show’s first-ever cookery theatre from January 30 to 31 at the Yorkshire Event Centre, at the Great Yorkshire…
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Oct- 2015 -2 OctoberEvents
Entries received for Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015
The Pet Industry Federation have announced the finalists in this year’s PIF Awards. This year’s finalists are: Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu Pets Corner, Warminster Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Intelligent Retail Betty & Butch, Manchester Ingleby Pet Supplies, Teeside Nurture…
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Aug- 2015 -26 AugustCurrent Affairs
Labradors are Britain’s favourite
As the nation gets ready to celebrate National Dog Day 2015 today, a survey of 2,000 dog lovers has found the Labrador Retriever tops the poll as the nation’s favourite dog, with the cute canine receiving almost double the votes of second place, German Shepherds. The UK’s top favourite breeds:…
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May- 2015 -22 MayIndustry News
Best Small Company Award for The Dog Walker
Yorkshire’s multi-award winning pet care and well-being specialist The Dog Walker has won Best Small Company at the Harrogate Business Awards 2015. The company founded in 2006 by Richie Womersley fought off tough competition to come top of its category at the prestigious awards ceremony that scours Harrogate and district…
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Apr- 2015 -14 AprilFunny
What are the Nation’s Ideal Dog Traits?
A survey by FRONTLINE® Spot On Flea and Tick Protection, shows that UK pet owners buck trend and go ‘barking mad’ for more traditional British dog breeds. The celebrity ‘handbag’ dog trend appears to be a thing of the past according to a new survey of 2,000 UK dog owners, with…
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Feb- 2015 -23 FebruaryPet Owners
Rare ragdoll cat leaving charity £1,000 in the red and counting..
Yorkshire Cat Rescue has been left with a four-figure vet bill after the charity stepped in to care for a beautiful Ragdoll cat that had previously been used for breeding and then suffered a dangerous infection of the womb. The five-year old breeding queen was relinquished to Yorkshire Cat…
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12 FebruaryEditorial
IS PET THEFT ON THE RISE?
How safe are your customers’ pets? The Star recently revealed that over 70 dogs had been reported stolen within South Yorkshire over a one year period. In Wales, The Argus announced that a shockingly high level of thefts are thought to have taken place the Gwent area. The South Wales…
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11 FebruaryRetailers
The Innocent Hound & Cat now available at Pets Corner
Pets Corner have extended their bid to support British businesses by stocking luxury, British treats by The Innocent Hound. All 92 stores offer customers the Yorkshire-made sausages for dogs, together with the recently launched premium cat treats by The Innocent Cat. Chloe Heaton, Managing Director of The Innocent Pet Care…
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