In This Issue
The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk closes down
Lancs pet shop argues that 'higher' business rates are unfair
Solus Garden & Leisure appoints Mark Pearson as new CEO
Ortiga seals deal with New Zealand natural pet food ZiwiPeak
Veggie Pooch set to move into pet shops with its vegetarian treats
Former rescue dog wins Slimmer of the Year
Charity announces change in lost-and-found pet service
German Shepherd dogs in Scotland in crisis
Stand space filling up fast at PATS Sandown
Happy Pet signs up to exhibit at PATS
Show Border Collie passes herding test with flying colours
Hamster-killing burglar jailed for four years
John Barrowman for 'Pet Hospital' series on Channel 4
Pensioner pleads guilty to animal welfare charges
Deputy manager wanted at Just for Pets
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The Giant Pet Store in Norfolk closes down
The Giant Pet Store, which went into administration on November 1, finally closed down on Friday after a buyers couldn't be found for the Norwich buisness...
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Lancs pet shop argues that 'higher' business rates are unfair


A Lancashire pet retailer has appealed against a decision to charge his independent store twice as much as other businesses on the same street in Darwen...
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Solus Garden & Leisure appoints Mark Pearson as new CEO
 
Solus Garden & Leisure, suppliers of the Bermuda water gardening and Chapelwood wild bird food brands, has appointed former Gardman CEO Mark Pearson as its new chief executive officer. Mark joins Solus with immediate effect, with managing director Nick Davies resigning from the company...
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Ortiga seals deal with New Zealand natural pet food ZiwiPeak


London-based Ortiga Products has clinched a deal to distribute ZiwiPeak natural pet food in the UK. The New Zealand company uses locally sourced fresh venison, lamb, beef, shellfish and seafood in all its product lines...
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Veggie Pooch set to move into pet shops with its vegetarian treats


The company behind Veggie Pooch, a new range of vegetarian dog treats made from natural ingredients, is seeking pet shops to sell its innovative product line...
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Former rescue dog wins Slimmer of the Year



A former rescue dog has been crowned the pet slimming champion of the year after shedding a third of her bodyweight...
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Charity announces change in lost-and-found pet service


The RSPCA is changing the way that reports of lost and found animals are logged. From Sunday (December 1) members of the public will be asked to go to Pets Located.com if they have lost a pet or found an uninjured stray domestic animal...
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