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Natural Instinct recalls Wild Venison cat food
Pet shop owner devastated by £60,000 raid
International interest soars in PATS trade exhibition
National award for pet-tech product entrepreneur
Law Print partners on refresh of grain-free pet food brand
WHIMZEES releases seasonally-shaped dental chews
PetSafe Brand expands Play & Challenge range
Training packages get City & Guilds’ stamp of approval
Vet issues winter warning to dog owners
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
Revealed: Secrets of an award-winning pet retailer
Vet students strip off for a good cause
Pets at Home opens new pet-friendly head office
Pet firms urged to set reasonable sales targets
Bestpets wins Wholesaler of the Year for second year
Specialist retailer branches out into dog treats
Natures Menu named Manufacturer of the Year
Plans to turn former pet store into shop selling pies and pasties
Deadly disease warning to rabbit owners
How HayPigs became a big player in small animal market
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Pet shop owner devastated by £60,000 raid
 

The owner of a pet store admits that a raid on his premises in the West Midlands, which resulted in £60,000 worth of supplies being stolen, has had a ‘devastating’ affect on the family-run business.

 

Mike Burke, owner of The Big Pet Store in Halesowen, told the Express & Star newspaper: “It’s upsetting. The loss of the stock and money is one thing but it’s upsetting to find someone has done that to you in the first place. Who would want to do that? 

 

“Our customers have been great, but it really knocks you back and it makes you think – why do you bother?

 

“We can go through the insurance company but to come here and see the door smashed in, your heart drops. 

 

“We’re coming back – we’re strong. There’s a reason to do what we do.” 

 

The pet store, which has been built up from a market stall, moved into its current location in 2005. 

 

As well as pet products being stolen from the store, a number of fish died after the burglars poured bags of fish food into the tank.

 

A police investigation is currently taking place.

 

To read the full Express & Star story click here

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