Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced earlier this week...
New proposals aimed at tackling puppy farming issues won't make any noticeable difference, according to leading campaigner Marc Abraham.The founder of PupAid says: "To really make a difference we need a ban on 3rd party puppy sales so buyers can only purchase direct from breeder or adopt from rescue."
Jollyes Pet Superstores said it has taken disciplinary action following complaints about a sign in its Bedford branch, which claimed ‘Pets make great Christmas presents’...
Pedigree Wholesale has been working in conjunction with Vision Apprentices and Nottingham City Council to help local unemployed residents return to the workplace...
Within a year of moving in to its purpose built production unit, The Innocent Pet Care Company has received significant European funding which has enabled it to treble its capacity...
A 10-year study has revealed that nearly 90% of Labrador Retrievers fed with Eukanuba, together with appropriate care, lived beyond the breed’s typical 12-year life expectancy...
Tetra has created the perfect starter package ideal for those wanting to take up fishkeeping as a New Year hobby. The new Starter Line 54L aquarium has everything your customers need to get started including the relevant equipment, feed and care products...
Everyone at Pet Trade Xtra would like to thank you for taking the time to read our weekly newsletters throughout 2015. It has been a busy year for the pet industry, which has witnessed lots of changes, and we believe the trade can look forward to a prosperous 2016. Have a great Christmas and we'll see you in the New Year.
Pets at Home has struck a deal with Gregory Property Group to occupy the balance of space at its new 33,500 sq ft retail scheme under development in Brighouse, West Yorkshire...
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has welcomed the sentence on Lee Webster at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court last week for his part in illegally importing corals...
A tiny Yorkshire Terrier from Edinburgh landed himself a stretch in a charity pet hospital after vets discovered his secret passion for eating elastic hair bobbles...
New proposals aimed at tackling puppy farming issues won't make any noticeable difference, according to leading campaigner Marc Abraham.The founder of PupAid says: "To really make a difference we need a ban on 3rd party puppy sales so buyers can only purchase direct from breeder or adopt from rescue."
