Taking on China

Having made a considerable investment in our manufacturing facilities, we are all abuzz about our latest venture on the rotastak cages.

The November 2011 issue of PBW News explain how our processes and products benefit the company and how we want to move forward in the future.

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BBC One Jim'll Fix It with Shane Ritchie

Over the Christmas period, BBC shown a program called Jim'll Fix It presented by Shane Ritchie in Dedication to Jimmy Saville.

On one of the letters, a school wrote in wanting Alfie Boe to meet their hamster who was also named Alfie. Lucky for us, hamster Alfie was living in one of our rotastak unit, the Space Command.

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Second Chance Rescue Donation

Second Chance Rescue takes in dogs from all over, including some from Ireland's puppy farms. It is Second Chance policy to rescue any dog possibly under threat of being destroyed through no fault of its own no matter where it is from.

On Thursday 22nd December, Amy Robinson, Natalie Bull and Katie Smith from our management accounts team, went to Second Chance Rescue in Derby. They took over food donations, Christmas gifts (toys and chews) and food bowls from Armitages and also collected newspapers, blankets, towels, food and treats from colleagues and friends.

The rescue is always in need of food, blankets, newspapers and towels and should anyone wish to donate anything then they should contact the centre. The vet's bills are also approx. £4000-£5000 a month so any donation would be greatly accepted and would help the centre out with these costs.

To find out more about what they do or how to adopt you can visit their website www.secondchancerescuekennels.co.uk or contact them directly on 01332 702 070 or 07878 136 153.

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Armitage Pet Care on BBC Radio 4

On the 14th of November 2011 BBC Radio 4's You & Yours Show came to Armitage Pet Care to find out more about how we produce our goods.

Take to a listen to what we had to say!

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Christmas Photographic winners announced

The winners of the 2011 Christmas photographic competition have been chosen.

Jack the rescue border collie is from Barnsley in South Yorkshire. The photo was taken by 15 yr old Niki Hughes.

The cute cat is Kimmie from Fareham in Hants and the photo was taken by Devida Bushrod.

Product manager, Anne Holt, said, 'We had a huge number of entries and of such a high standard that it made judging extremely difficult. We would like to thank everyone who sent us photos of their pets.' A gift box of goodies has been sent out to the winners.

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Wafcol Golden Tickets Found in All Corners of the UK

Nero, the Chocolate Labrador, is the fourth lucky winner in our 'Find a Golden Ticket' competition. With Golden Tickets previously found in England, Ireland and Scotland, Nero from Cardiff now puts Wales firmly on the map of winners.

Nero's owner, Karen, was understandably delighted with the prize and said of Nero

"Nero is a typical Labrador - friendly, bouncy and always ready to eat! Unfortunately his skin is not so forgiving and he has multiple sensitivities. His fur has been so much more glossy since he has been on Wafcol."

As the competition now draws to an end, a lucky pup somewhere in the UK has a Golden Ticket awaiting them but the key question is ...where will it be found?

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Third Golden Ticket Found in Bonnie Scotland

The lucky winner of the 3rd Golden Ticket in the Wafcol 'Find a Golden Ticket' competition is Hamish, a West Highland Terrier from Argyll and Bute.

Owner, Janet Docherty Griffith said, "In 68 years this is the first prize I have ever won and it is Hamish who has actually won it!" Hamish, like many West Highland Terriers, suffers from severe allergies. According to his Dermatologist, it is believed that Hamish has around 50 allergies, the most severe being a weed known as Golden Rod and cut grass. "Our Dermatologist recommended to feed Hamish on Wafcol Salmon and Potato and this, together with regular medication, means that I am able to manage his allergies effectively." Janet continues "Hamish is a very intelligent little dog, he understands lots of words and likes watching television, particularly if a dog or cat is on the screen".

So it's congratulations to Janet and Hamish. And with Golden Tickets now found in England, Ireland and Scotland...where will the next ticket be found?

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