Dog Sitters
Rover bought by private equity firm
Rover Group, the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, has been bought by private equity firm Blackstone in a deal worth around $2.3bn (£1.8bn).
Pet Care Franchise Association recognised by City of London
The Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA) has gained further influence in establishing national standards for the franchised pet-care sector after being recognised by the City of London.
Petpals Crawley looks to the future
Petpals Crawley, in West Sussex, is celebrating a successful first six months in business.
Plans to open Newton Mearns dog exercising field rejected
Plans to open a dog exercising field near Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire have been rejected despite council planners recommending the project go ahead.
LeShuttle marks milestone pet journey
Le Shuttle - the railway shuttle service between Coquelles in Pas-de-Calais in France and Cheriton in Kent - has celebrated the 4 millionth pet journey.
Surge in hot weather advice searches amid UK heatwave
The RSPCA has already seen a 77% rise in people visiting its advice pages about how dogs can die on hot walks, as temperatures are set to top 25°C this week.
Bamburgh Castle’s dog-sitting service proves a hit
Bamburgh Castle’s dog-sitting service has proved a hit with guests.
Falmouth dog sitter falls victim of hacking attack
A dog boarding and sitting business owner in Falmouth has pleaded for help after her Facebook business page and PayPal account were hacked.
Plans to open dog walking field in Great Witley lodged with council
A new dog walking field could open in Great Witley, Worcestershire, if a planning application is approved.
Gloucestershire kennels transformed
Pet professionals Claire Fern and business partner Lauren Hunt have transformed a rundown dogs home in Gloucestershire into a pet home-from-home.
