In This Issue
SmartBarf benefits from growing interest in raw diets
Pet Industry Federation to refresh board as directors step down
Break the mould with Hill's Ideal Balance
UK pet shops urged to put rabbit welfare first this Easter
Pets at Home launches dogs-only store called Barkers
The Company of Animals launch a revolutionary dog treat
Natures Menu go for traditional English look at Interzoo
Digestion & Wind for humans from Pooch & Mutt! Really?
Just For Pets stores donate 1,000 Kong toys to charity
Pet retailers urged to enter the second PetQuip Awards
Stand space selling fast for PATS Harrogate
Ceva launches Adaptil puppy training films
Best Friends Veterinary Group offer free microchipping
Pet care firm Seahorse Atlantic 'branching' out into gardening
Owners of Cheshire pet shop call it a day
Scotts and Solus partnership is called off
Dog groomer takes over old pet shop in Hertfordshire
Global Pet Expo reports record-breaking numbers
Companion Animal Nutrition workshops announced by PIF
Parrot kicked out of pet department for squawking rude words
Hollings revamps packaging on its products
Expansion at Sneyd’s Wonderfeeds leads to new appointment
Further sponsors revealed for The Pet Show 2014
TickZ – the natural way to keep cats and dogs tick and flea free
New DNA testing schemes for Tibetan Terriers approved by Kennel Club
Keep up the #handsoffmyhobby pressure as Euro elections approach
Last chance to see largest canine art gallery in Europe
Denplan extends reach into pet insurance market
Positive retail outlook confirmed by latest SDEA survey
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Top 25 stories of 2013
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1. Profitable Lincolnshire pet store is closing down
2. Finalists of new industry awards revealed
3. Telford pet shop closes down on the spot
4. Bespoke pet furniture firm seeks retail outlets
5. The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk goes into administration
6. RRPs should be protected, says pet shop
7. Poundstretcher expands its pet business
8. Leading vet responds to claims by dog behaviourist
9. Taking on the giants of the pet food industry
10. Small Irish firm is a big player in the dog treat market
11. Award-winning Just for Pets aims to open more stores
12. Pressure from retail giants and the internet force pet shop to close down
13. Hundreds of UK pet shops selling inadequate hutches
14. Secrets of success of an award-winning pet store
15. Sales grow for ‘natural pet store’ that refuses to stock food from major suppliers
16. Vets should share some of the blame for falling pet welfare standards
17. Dog Rocks stop supplying Amazon Retail
18. Seahorse Atlantic and Soopa share winning formula
19. Pet GPS device sets its sights on Europe
20. Pure Pet Food is an instant hit
21. Pet retailers react to Crown's distribution move
22. Divided opinion among some retailers
23. Lancashire pet shop to close down at the end of the month
24. Dragon's Den star backs Southampton pet firm
25. Mars Petcare looks to close Peterborough factory

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Keep up the #handsoffmyhobby pressure as Euro elections approach
 

More than half of UK MEPs have been contacted about the #handsofmyhobby campaign in its first month, the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) estimates.

OATA called on those working in the ornamental fish industry and hobbyists who love their aquariums to write to their local MEP in the run-up to the European elections, which happen on 22 May in the UK. Other pet-keeping groups, from reptiles to birds, also followed suit.

Through emails and posts on OATA’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, the trade association has collated information about people’s activities to estimate that 39 MEPs could have been contacted so far.

But with just seven weeks to go until the European elections, OATA’s chief executive Keith Davenport says it’s vital to keep up the pressure on MEPs after two more signed the Eurogroup for Animals’ pledge.

So far, the industry body has seen the replies of 12 MEPs which show a mix of responses. Those who have signed the Eurogroup for Animals Votes for Animal pledge, which includes a call to work towards a ban on the import of wild caught and exotic species, are standing by their signature, although some acknowledge that they did not think it would cover fish. Other MEPs have confirmed they will not be signing the pledge.

“By our estimates, it looks as if nearly 40 of the 73 UK MEPs have had some kind of correspondence from hobbyists or people working in the industry which is fantastic and we have to say thanks for such a speedy and supportive response to our campaign,” said OATA Chief Executive Keith Davenport.

“But the more the merrier, so if you feel strongly about this and haven’t been in touch with your MEP yet please take some time to drop them an email because we need to keep up the pressure. The more constituents that contact them – particularly as they campaign for your vote in the May elections – the more impact this campaign will have.

“It’s vital we raise awareness about what it means to sign up to this Eurogroup for Animals pledge. Its inclusion of ‘exotic species’ is particularly worrying. Many popular aquarium fish – such as guppies, clownfish and even goldfish – are captive bred. But we’re concerned that might not ‘save’ them for the provisions of this pledge because they’d still be classed as ‘exotic’ since they’re not native to Europe.

“It’s been interesting to see the responses of MEPs who’ve signed the pledge because it doesn’t look as if they all realise how it could affect ornamental fish. We’ve even seen one response that went on about African lions. But we’re really keen to build up a full picture of what MEPs are saying so if you’d had a response please email it to us at info@ornamentalfish.org.” 

The responses received so far have been captured in a document that can be read here http://www.ornamentalfish.org/what-meps-are-saying-about-handsoffmyhobby-campaign 

The trade association will also be writing to all UK MEPs explaining its position.

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