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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Pet Industry Federation to refresh board as directors step down



The Pet Industry Federation is to partially refresh its board of directors, after two directors – Pam Gee (above left) and Heidi Anderton –  stepped down from their positions this month.

Pam Gee is moving on after almost 15 years on the trade association’s board. As proprietor of the successful and well established Daisy Bank Kennels Cattery and Grooming centre based in Felmersham, Bedfordshire, Pam first became a director of the trade association (then called the Pet Care Trust) in 1999, and has headed up the UK Kennel and Cattery Association for many years.

Heidi Anderton, who runs Absolutely Animals, has been the Federation’s Grooming Director since 2012, chairing the British Dog Groomers’ Association.

"As PIF’s longest serving board member, Pam has been diligent and supportive," said Keith Aldis, Pet Industry Federation board chairman.

"In more recent years, her tenacious contributions to the stakeholder group which wrote the new model licence conditions for boarding dogs has ensured PIF members’ interests are represented at the core of policy making.

"We were delighted when Pam agreed to help us trial the Quality Assurance Standard for Groomers, as she was keen to help improve the safety and experience of pets in grooming salons UK wide. Daisy Bank was awarded the top four stars and is now flying the flag for the Standard in Bedfordshire.

"Pam was instrumental in the recruitment of Nigel Baker, PIF’s CEO in 2012, and been supportive of the progress he has made in restructuring the association and building stakeholder relationships to benefit the whole industry.

"Together, Pam and Heidi ran the highlight of the grooming competition calendar, the British Dog Grooming Championship, in 2013. We are very grateful to both for their hard work over the years and wish them well for the future."

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