Trade Organisations

Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban

The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision…

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41 animal charities urge government to ‘put words into action’ on post-Brexit welfare

The UK Centre for Animal Law and Wildlife and Countryside Link have released a report ‘Brexit – getting the best…

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WWII dog gets posthumous award

A US Army dog who protected the lives of his platoon during the invasion of Sicily in 1943, has been…

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Brits invest up to £25k over their dog’s lifetime

New research has uncovered the true cost of owning a dog, with some of the UK’s most popular breeds coming…

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A third of UK businesses adopt pet-friendly policies despite mixed opinions

An estimated 1.7 million British businesses have adopted a pet-friendly policy, however, new data has revealed that two thirds of…

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RCVS president announces charities receiving Christmas Box

The president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has chosen two charities focused on working animals in the…

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Paul O’Grady and Battersea friends bring festive cheer to GOSH patients

Young patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) were treated to some furry, four-legged festivities when ITV presenter Paul O’Grady…

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Battersea’s homeless hounds send Santa their Christmas lists

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has been helping some of the centre’s loneliest dogs pen Christmas letters to Santa. Unsurprisingly,…

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PFMA highlights Brexit priorities in Sky News interview

The Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) laid out the pet industry’s needs following the Brexit vote in a Sky News…

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OATA honours former chief executive with lifetime achievement award

OATA, the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association, has recognised its retired chief executive Keith Davenport for his extensive work within the…

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