Armitage Pet Care Looking To Honour Caring Dogs

Do you know of or have a dog, that without it, their owner or the person who is reliant upon it would frankly struggle to survive?

Many people in the UK require carers, officially and unofficially, many heroes and heroines up and down the country give up their lives to meet the vital needs of loved ones. Unfortunately as humans we sometimes neglect our duty to our fellow humans, but the same cannot be said for canine kind. Show them a friend in need and they treat them as a friend indeed, often just being the vital friend that some lonely, ill or disabled people need. Bringing a quality of life that without them would not be possible.

Armitage would like to honour these pets in the coming month, whilst the nation appreciates its carers for national carers week on 10-16th June.

If you know of or have one of these pets, share your story by sending it to mydoggiecarer@armitages.co.uk along with contact details and an image of the caring canine.

We would like to share some of these stories on our website, to show the UK what vital part our 4 legged friends play in bringing true happiness to peoples lives. To allow us to do this, please send in your story by Wednesday 5th June 2013.

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New Christmas TradeStore Available Now

The brand new issue of Christmas Tradestore form Armitage Pet Care is available now showcasing the Christmas 2013 range of stockings, treats, chews and toys. This year the range has whole new look and feel with a fantastic fun new design.

To receive your copy call 0844 375 7001 or email sales@armitages.co.uk

Download a copy here

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Wafcol Agility Team win final at Crufts 2013

The Derbyshire team have won the Crufts team final for medium sized dogs. The team was Angela Sallis with Ollie, Graham Burgess with Demi, Leanne Alder with Freddie and Anne Holt with Moss. It was a very exciting final with some very fast dogs but in the end it came down to accuracy. Team Captain, Angela, commented 'We have all worked very hard for this and it is lovely to win. There is a lot of pressure in a team event not to let the other team members down but is very exciting to compete in and the dogs love it.' To watch their run click here...

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Pinxton Move

The end of August 2012 saw an enormous logistical project for Armitage and the maintenance staff faced their biggest challenge to date!

The Armitage Plastics Division, previously based at Pinxton – relocated the entire manufacturing facility to the Colwick Head Office site, an enormous undertaking involving moving hundreds of tons of machinery, equipment and supplies.By moving all production onto one site; it consolidates the entire manufacturing base into one, central location – with the Group Distribution Centre just a few hundred metres down the road. This will bring massive cost and efficiency savings across all areas, and ensures a swift and fluid working platform across the business for all manufactured lines.

The Plastics Division manufactures a huge range of injection moulded products for the pet industry including; Good Boy dog & Good Girl cat bowls & litter trays, Rotastak small animal homes and Genus Cages, Gussie Goldfish Bowls and Algarde aquatic components.

Look out for some great new products coming out over this summer!

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2012 Christmas Photographic Competition

The winners of the 2012 Christmas photographic competition have been chosen.

The adorable Dog Pippa is from Hayes in Middlesex. The photo was taken by Julie Sprake.

The cute cat is Mo from Ballycastle in Co. Antrim, and the photo was taken by Noel Brick.

A gift box of goodies has been sent out to the winners.

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Wilton Agility Show

The Derbyshire medium dog agility team have qualified for Crufts at Wilton Agility Show. This is a Kennel Club team event for dogs measuring between 35 and 43 cm the shoulder.

It is open to all breads of dogs and the Wafcol team contains Ollie the Patterdale cross and Angela Sallis, Freddie the Cocker spaniel and Leanne Alder, Demi the Patterdale cross and Graham Burgess and Moss the Jack Russell Terrier and Anne Holt.

Team Captain Angela Sallis said ‘Although we had to get up early to drive to Wilton, it was all worth it when we won the team class.

We all work hard with our dogs and it is very rewarding to have qualified. The team is greatful to Wafcol for their continued support. It is the 5th year in a row that the Derbyshire Medium Team has qualified for crufts.

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New TradeStore - Available Now

The brand new issue of TradeStore from Armitage Pet Care is available now.

This combined product catalogue and price list for pet retailers showcases the exciting new products for the autumn/winter season including the delicious Packed Pockets treats, Wagtastic chews and new licensed toy ranges from Peperami and Beano.

To receive your copy call 0844 375 7001 or email sales@armitages.co.uk

Click here to view TradeStore.

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