In This Issue
PFMA tells MPs to sort out dog’s dinner of a Brexit
Arden Grange weighs in on weight loss
UK pet suppliers get behind PATS trade exhibitions
Hill's expands its recall of canned dog food
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 – winners announced
Naturediet partners with Glenkrag to serve Ireland
Different Dog launches food donation scheme
Award-winning pet food company receives £2m funding
Activity monitor for dogs launches membership plan
A multitude of new pet foods, treats and petcare items to be exhibited in British pavilion at Zoomark
PetSafe Brand set to launch new waste management items
Scottish dog gets new lease of life thanks to honey
Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes
Taking the lead on fundraising dog walk
Were you fooled by these April Fool's Day stories?
Fitness stars across the UK turn to pet food
BBC Sounds launches music and podcast service for pets
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Pet supplies business closes after 3 decades of trading
RAW urges vets to help in fight against deadly disease
Police dogs honoured for London terror attack heroics
New healthy treat from Natures Menu
WOOFS triumph at Crufts securing several new stockists
Food and water are lifesavers for hedgehogs after hibernation
Vet Liz Barton joins Companion Consultancy as Senior Account Manager
Youngest competitor George blazes a trail
PIF announces plans for new trade show
Wilsons Pet Food wins new stockists
Sharing the sofa with Clare Balding and Noel Fitzpatrick
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
New Sales Director at Forthglade takes the lead
International buyers seek new UK pet products
Bring Your Dog To Work Day set for June 21
Pet product suppliers hear export success stories
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Bring Your Dog To Work Day set for June 21

 

Now in its sixth year there is no doubt that Bring Your Dog To Work Day has captured the imagination of our dog loving nation.

 

It has become a highlight in the UK calendar - people love taking their best friend to work with them, it's great fun and there are some seriously positive mental health benefits of having four-legged co-workers at work. 

 

Celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, Lorraine Kelly, and many more including dog lover Peter Egan, all promote the event through their twitter feeds. 

 

Top media outlets, like the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and broadcasters have dogs on their radio and TV programmes and also tweet about it. The hashtag #BringYourDogToWork always trends at number one and last year reached millions of users.  Even the Disney company made a special animated tweet of all the famous Disney Dogs.

 

The time to get involved is now, put a big red circle on the calendar to make sure your company doesn't miss out on Britain's favourite doggie charity day.

 

If you're the boss take a look at the HR guidelines and the Media Success Pack 2018 , and if you're an employee and want to persuade your boss to have dogs at work on Bring Your Dog To Work Day download the Info Pack to help make the day run as smoothly and enjoyably as possible.

 

Bring Your Dog To Work Day is raising money this year for two animal welfare charities: All Dogs Matter and Animals Asia. Official event sponsors can also choose to raise funds for their own animal welfare charities.  Bring Your Dog To Work Day was founded by multi-award winning pet care brand HOWND and has raised thousands of pounds for animal welfare charities over the past five years.

 

In return for a business making a minimum £100 donation, its company logo and website link will be displayed on the homepage, and it will receive a thank you shout out on social media from the organisers and the two charities.  The organisers will share all Bring Your Dog To Work Day official sponsors in-house fundraising events, competitions and activities in its social feeds.  All companies have to do is use the hashtag #Bringyourdogtoworkday.

 

Jo Amit, co-owner of HOWND and founder and organiser of Bring Your Dog To Work Day says: "Having dogs around the office has so many benefits. It is well known that the presence of dogs can help reduce stress levels and blood pressure and it's great for staff morale. It is not too early to start planning for 21st June - this "pawtastic" day out for our furry friends and their owners with thousands of companies taking part throughout the UK. We love the response the event gets each year - it's a real highlight for us to see so many happy dogs and owners at work together."

 

Sponsorship is open to any business. Previous sponsors have included a diverse range of businesses from across the UK and Europe, with high profile brands from the pet sector, white goods companies, law firms, hospitality, private jet companies, luxury sectors, TV shows, comedians, and more taking part.  

  

For dog owners, a "pooch selfie" of a dog at work in the home or office, in the shop, in the cab of a lorry, or wherever it is safe to have a dog in the workplace, can be uploaded to the "Dog With A Job Hall of Fame" for a minimum £10 donation.  Anyone that donates £10 or more will be automatically be entered into our Bring Your Dog To Work Day annual prize draw with a chance to win £100s worth of goodies from the official business sponsors. See competition page.

 

www.bringyourdogtoworkday.co.uk

twitter: @BringDog2WorkUK

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