UKPets.co.uk UK Pet Industry News http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ Latest news from the UK world of pets! en-us Wales Takes Lead In Companion Animal Welfare http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1606 Recent announcements from Rural Affairs Minister for Wales, Elin Jones, indicate that the Welsh Assembly is getting serious about pushing ahead with its groundbreaking Companion Animal Welfare measures.. Tuesday 17 November 2009 Acorn Pet Centres Sale Secures 153 Jobs http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1605 Pet food retailer, Acorn Pet Centres, the chain which went into administration on 2nd September, has been sold in a deal that will secure 153 jobs in 24 stores throughout Scotland.. Wednesday 11 November 2009 New Tag & Website Re-unites Lost Pets Quickly http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1604 PET PRODUCT NEWS: Anybody who has lost a pet will remember the feeling of sheer panic and desperation.. Friday 02 October 2009 Acorn Pet Centres Ltd In Administration http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1603 Scottish pet retail chain, Acorn Pet Centres, has gone into administration.. Wednesday 02 September 2009 Hope For End To Koi Herpes Virus http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1602 Koi Herpes Virus, (KHV) is deadly and affects all varieties of carp including the well-known Koi.. Wednesday 26 August 2009 No Applaws For Pet Food Ad http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1601 When you go head to head in advertising, say in the manner of the supermarket giants Asda and Tesco, you must be absolutely sure of your facts if you don\'t want to be publicly embarrassed by your keen-eyed opponent.. Wednesday 29 July 2009 PDSA Sees Surge In Volunteers http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1600 The voluntary sector is benefiting from a surge in volunteers as redundundancies and poor employment prospects continue.. Monday 20 July 2009 Excess Fees Cover May Be Good For Pets http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1599 Excess fees are ubiquitous within the pet insurance industry.. Wednesday 15 July 2009 1.5 Million Sign Animal Welfare Petition http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1598 A petition containing 1.. Thursday 02 July 2009 BVA President Welcomes Weapon Dogs Bill http://www.ukpets.co.uk/ukp/index.php?section=Home&sub=News&method=fetch&item=1597 The annual British Veterinary Association, (BVA), Scottish dinner, held at the Scottish Parliament last Thursday, heard BVA President, Nicky Paull praise the introduction of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill.. Monday 15 June 2009