Helping pets and other animals to lead healthy, active lives Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:51:25 GMT en-gb http://www.nexnet.co.uk/ will.swales@nexnet.co.uk (Will Swales) PHP 5.2.8 Teams of harnessed huskies powerfully pulling sleds through winter woodland is a scene more suited to the North Pole than North Yorkshire. However, that’s the sight that will greet visitors to Broxa Forest on the North York Moors on 27 and 28 December,as the Supadog Siberian Husky Rally gets underway. The rally promises to be a day of festive fun with a twist - an adrenaline-filled adventure that the whole family will love to watch. More than 100 teams of up to eight huskies - that’... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/223/husky-race-promises-to-be-a-supa-spectacle.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/223/husky-race-promises-to-be-a-supa-spectacle.html Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Young animal-lovers can take advantage of an amazing opportunity to spend a day behind-the-scenes at a world-famous zoo. Leading pet food producer Burgess is offering one lucky youngster the chance to win an access-all-areas trip to the popular Flamingo Land Zoo in North Yorkshire. The lucky winner will accompany the zoo’s resident vet, Matt Brash, who is also star of TV show Zoo Vet, on his rounds. The experience is up for grabs as first prize in an exclusive competition to celebrate Bur... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/216/exclusive-zoo-visit-on-offer-for-young-animal-lovers.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/216/exclusive-zoo-visit-on-offer-for-young-animal-lovers.html Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Next January will see a return of the most popular rabbit awareness initiative on the calendar, and retailers are being urged to make sure they’re involved in this consumer-focused event. The third annual Burgess National Rabbit Week will take place from Saturday 24 to Friday 30 January 2009. A hugely popular initiative amongst rabbit-loving consumers, news of last year’s week reached an audience of almost 22 million, on the back of an effective PR and marketing campaign. In 2009, r... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/188/retailers-urged-to-capitalise-on-rabbit-week-success.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/188/retailers-urged-to-capitalise-on-rabbit-week-success.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rescue greyhound and lurcher owners in Yorkshire and Humberside are being invited to nominate their four-legged friend as a real-life Supadog, as part of a national competition. Leading Yorkshire pet food producer Burgess has launched the Supadog Rescue Dog of the Year competition to celebrate all the rescue greyhounds and lurchers that have triumphed in the face of adversity. Thousands of greyhounds and lurchers end up abandoned every year, making them among the most common breeds of dog in ne... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/183/jilly-cooper-backs-rescue-supadog-challenge.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/183/jilly-cooper-backs-rescue-supadog-challenge.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT With rescue charities reporting an increase in the number of abandoned pets as families strive to cut costs, pet food producer Burgess is determined to ensure our four-legged friends don’t become victims of the credit crunch by offering some Supa savings across its quality products. For dog-owners, there is 25 per cent off Supadog Wellbeing, the premium range of complete dried dog food that is entirely hypo-allergenic and made from all-natural ingredients. This has driven down the price o... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/184/supa-savings-for-pet-owners.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/184/supa-savings-for-pet-owners.html Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT She came face-to-face with a lion, stroked the feathers of a parrot and picked mud off the back of a rhino. And they were just some of the highlights for Lorna Roberts, as she enjoyed an exclusive tour of Flamingo Land Zoo with resident celebrity vet Matt Brash. The 10-year-old from Knaresborough, a self-confessed animal fanatic, won the dream trip in a competition organised by Burgess Pet Care to promote National Rabbit Week, which took place in January.   The day out was the perfect ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/151/spirited-lorna-enjoys-dream-day-at-the-zoo.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/151/spirited-lorna-enjoys-dream-day-at-the-zoo.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT A rescued lurcher is blazing a trail for the rest of her breed to follow as she strives to become top dog in the hugely competitive sports of flyball and dog agility. Poppy, aka Tiger Pops, faced a bleak future after being abandoned as a puppy, before she was saved by Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue in Halifax, West Yorkshire, which gives a fresh lease of life to hundreds of unwanted dogs every year.   Seven years on, and one extremely loving owner later, she is now an elite dog in her ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/186/trail-blazing-poppy-aims-to-be-a-supadog.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/186/trail-blazing-poppy-aims-to-be-a-supadog.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dog-lovers and their four-legged-friends are being invited to Halifax to take part in a fun-filled family day out aimed at raising money for Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue. The Hebden Bridge-based charity is holding its annual dog show at the Causeway Foot Inn, Halifax, on Sunday, 24 August. The event will feature several dog shows, ranging from the traditional ‘best of breed’ to fun categories such as ‘most handsome dog’ and ‘waggiest tail’, along with sta... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/150/supadog-stars-join-fundraising-effort-for-rescue-centre.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/150/supadog-stars-join-fundraising-effort-for-rescue-centre.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Debra Rothery would be the first to tell you that greyhounds and lurchers attract a special kind of devotion among pet dog owners. She should know – she has dedicated the past 10 years of her life to their care. Former policewoman Debra founded Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue near Halifax in 1997 to offer sanctuary to former racing dogs abandoned when they are deemed no longer quick enough for the track. Over the years, Debra has re-homed more than 1,400 dogs, making a name for herself a... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/160/greyhound-and-lurcher-rescue-centre-welcomes-backing-from-pet-food-brand.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/160/greyhound-and-lurcher-rescue-centre-welcomes-backing-from-pet-food-brand.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT A new scheme to help abandoned greyhounds and lurchers find new homes has been launched at the 150th anniversary of the Great Yorkshire Show. The annual extravaganza held in Harrogate saw North Yorkshire pet food company Burgess unveil the ‘Our Forever Promise’ initiative – a pledge to donate money from sales of dog food to greyhound and lurcher rescue shelters.   Funds will be raised through sales of Supadog Greyhound and Lurcher, the first dog food in the UK specifica... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/158/charity-scheme-for-rescue-centres-gives-show-goers-food-for-thought.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/158/charity-scheme-for-rescue-centres-gives-show-goers-food-for-thought.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue Centre is home to many characters – including a number of would-be stars. One of the dogs that fall in this category is Fletch, a lurcher who has recently launched a career in modelling, starring as the face of new Supadog Greyhound and Lurcher complete food. Fletch was chosen to grace the packaging alongside former kennel-mate Lenny, who has now been happily re-homed.   Now about six years old, Fletch arrived at Tia in 2004, emaciated and seriously... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/159/rescue-dog-has-a-nose-for-the-camera.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/159/rescue-dog-has-a-nose-for-the-camera.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT A new pet food has been launched with a promise to help thousands of abandoned dogs find happy, loving homes. Supadog Greyhound and Lurcher is the first dog food in the UK specifically for pet greyhounds and lurchers. For every pack sold, money will be donated to rescue centres which specialise in looking after former racing dogs and others which are discarded by the racing industry.   The scheme is called the ‘Forever Promise’, and is believed to be the first long-term chari... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/157/promise-of-a-supa-new-life-offered-to-abandoned-greyhounds-and-lurchers.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/157/promise-of-a-supa-new-life-offered-to-abandoned-greyhounds-and-lurchers.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The firmness of your pet dog’s poo is unlikely to be your favourite topic of conversation, but it is something that all dog-owners should think about next week. It is National Poop Scoop Week from 23 to 27 June, when dog-owners across the country will be urged to make an extra effort in cleaning up after their four-legged-friends. Dog waste costs local councils a staggering £22 million each year to clean, and dog fouling can turn public spaces into dirty no-go areas. The Dog&rs... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/120/pick-up-able-poo-for-national-poop-scoop-week.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/120/pick-up-able-poo-for-national-poop-scoop-week.html Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT A patterdale terrier rescued by a Durham couple from a gang of firework-throwing youngsters has beaten the odds to take the title in a national dog agility competition. Three years after being taken in by Linda and Gary Cummings, Ellie has been crowned top tog in the final of the Supadog Agility Rescue League, which took place in Peterborough. Handled by Gary, Ellie negotiated a course of jumps, hoops and tunnels, and easily took first place in her category, completing the course an incredible ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/122/supadog-ellie-is-rescue-agility-champ.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/122/supadog-ellie-is-rescue-agility-champ.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Leading Yorkshire pet food producer Burgess Pet Care has strengthened its marketing team with the appointment of a new marketing manager, and a promotion for the department’s leader. Christine Neasham, who joined the Thornton-le-Dale-based firm in 2006 as head of marketing, has been promoted to the newly-created role of marketing director. Her promotion marks a significant step for Burgess as she becomes only the second departmental director within the 160-strong business.    ... http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/123/burgess-strengthens-marketing-team.html http://www.nexnet.co.uk/news/6/123/burgess-strengthens-marketing-team.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT