May '10 - Summer Newsletter
April '10 -
National Pet Month -
3 Apr to 3 May
-
top 10 tips for healthier pets
-
Childrens Animal Handling experience - Hartpury
24th April
March '10 - New clients can now register on-line
February '10 - Spring Newsletter
November '09 - Winter Newsletter
August '09 - Autumn Newsletter
June '09
Pets Barn donated £100 voucher for the
Tibberton Summer Ball
raffle. It was won by Irene Johnson from Trowbridge who then gave it to the
Gloucester branch of Cats
Protection. Gloucester Coordinator, Susan
Pigott, said "Cats Protection is very grateful for all the veterinary work
from Pets Barn Veterinary Group. Thank you !"
May '09 - Pets Barn Hartpury Open Day
- May 30th (a great time was had by all)
-
Summer Newsletter
April '09 -
National Pet
Month
Running from 4th April to 4th May
National Pet Month is a
charity event to promote
awareness of pet needs and to ensure ‘Healthy pets are happy pets’.
Throughout the country veterinary practices will be taking part and helping pet owners enjoy their pets and help them live longer,
happier lives. There is a photographic competition (entries by 14/4/9)
and you can submit details of any National Pet Month event you organise to
the Post National Pet Month competition, click
here
for more details.
Last year Pets Barn held their own pet photo competition - see pictures of
the winners below.
Pets Barn' Ten Top Tips for
responsible pet ownership
1. Think carefully before getting a pet and learn about its special
requirements
2. Ensure your pet is sociable and well trained
3. Provide a
nutritious and well balanced diet
4. Provide suitable housing and bedding
5.
Clean up after your pet and worm it regularly
6. Protect against disease.
7.
Prevent unwanted litters and neuter your pet when appropriate
8. Groom your
pet regularly
9. Control your pet and ensure it is properly identified
10.
Take out pet insurance to cover against unexpected veterinary fees and third
party liability.
Make sure your pet is registered with a vet and you know how
to contact them in case of an emergency.
Pick up a comprehensive hand out on Preventative Health Care for your pet.
It is
available free of charge from your nearest practice.
March '09 - Spring Newsletter
Izzy, our Veterinary Nurse, gave birth to a little boy – Alfie. They are
both back home and being made a fuss of by dad Gary and his sisters Jade &
Annie.
Promotions and credit crunch savers
Proplan food - £10.00 off dog food, £3.00 off cat food join our Loyalty
Scheme and save 20%.
Proplan Adult Cat Food 3kg only £11.79 while stocks last – they’re going
fast!
Pets Barn Open Day – Saturday 30th May at Pets Barn Animal
Hospital, Hartpury
Watch this space for full details of the day’s events and special offers.
January '09 -
Winter Newsletter
Congratulations to our Vet Nurse, Jess Lorenzelli and her husband Sam on
the birth of their daughter Martha. Mother and baby both doing well.
Pets Barn have teamed up with
Animals At Home who will transport pets to all branches
of Pets Barn for medical and surgical appointments.
Animals at Home will transport you and your pets wherever and whenever needed
and can react to any emergency.
Pet care at home is also available including feeding, walking or full house
sitting.
Vist their
website or
Contact Wendy or Jean on 01452 621535
All carers fully insured and State Veterinary Service Certified and Approved
November
Now in stock – fluorescent and luminous collars and leads. Just the
thing for night time dog walking and making sure cats are seen and safe.
Also – pre-winter well-pet checks for older pets. Call us now to keep your
pet happy this Winter.
October - Staff News
Jess has left Cinderford on maternity leave. We are pleased to welcome
back Lisa Mann who will be her temporary cover. Lisa has previously worked
for us as a locum and will be with us until the middle of December.
Izzy will be leaving on 12th December. She will be replaced by Debbie Anslow
who is coming back to nursing after having her own child.
We also welcome onto the team Meg O’Kelly, a Vet Nurse of many years
experience who will be helping us out while our nurses are on maternity
leave.
Recent sponsorships
Family Fireworks night at Hopebrook School (Longhope) - helped to raise
£1,200 to improve the school library
Andrea Webb's Three Peaks
Challenge, raised over £1,500 for the
Pied Piper
Appeal &
Hopebrook School
September - Autumn Newsletter
August - “Simply Pets Barn” latest competitive pricing for common treatments eg microchipping only £10
July - Rabbit's matter
June - Summer Newsletter
June - New arrival
Congratulations to our Vet Nurse, Emma, on
the birth of her first baby, a lovely little girl.
Ariana was born on Sunday 15th June and weighed just under 7 lbs.
Emma & her partner, Mark have received a
bouquet of flowers and a little
teddy bear with best wishes from all the staff.
We hope they are enjoying their new role as parents and not having too many
disturbed nights.
April 2008 - National Pet Month
- photographic competition winners
Pets Barn successfully raised funds for
National Pet Month
by holding an Art & Photographic Competition.
Judging was by local action photographer Jo Talbot.
Junior 1st Prize went to Jade Ross with her dog Maisie
Adult 1st Prize went to Theresa Mitchell who photographed her 3 cats Molly,
Topaz & Milly
Competition winners enjoyed a presentation evening & drinks with Pets Barn
Staff.
The competition will be run again next year, keep watching for information!”