Devon-based Nature's Own Pet Ltd, which supplies animal feed and hay to Pets Corner shops nationwide, is back on its feet after fire devastated its business in April last year. 

Nature’s Own lost its packing and storage building in Winkleigh, North Devon, in the blaze and was forced to drastically reduce its output.

Owner Paul Gent said the firm lost a great deal of money due to the tragedy but was amazed at the support the business received, especially from Pets Corner.

He said: “We cannot thank Pets Corner enough for the support they have given us over the past six months. It was a scary thought, knowing they would have to go elsewhere for their hay supply whilst we repaired our facilities, and fearing they wouldn't come back

“This never even crossed their minds and we are so grateful for our continuing relationship.”

The family-run business is feeling positive for 2015, and trade is pretty much back to normal after the package and storage building has been rebuilt and is up and running once again.

Pets Corner co-owner Steve Charman said: “I am so glad that Paul and his team have come out the other side from their tragedy and business is now back up and running. They are a reliable company and produce fantastic stock.

“At Pets Corner we strive to use local small scale businesses as we feel we should put as much back into our own economy as possible.

"We also find the smaller UK based companies produce far better quality produce, a huge part of the Pets Corner message.”