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Felix 12 Pack Pouch Offer

Fantastic offer on our full range of Felix 12 pack pouches, Now Only €3.50

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Pet Portrait Competition 2011 Winners

Well done, and a big thank you to everyone who entered our Pet Portrait Competition 2011.

We had an overwhelming response and it was tough to pick a winner, but in the end it came down to just a few. Scroll down to see the winners. The quality of entries was superb and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who entered. If you didn’t win don’t worry, stay tuned for more great competitions and offers and you could be next.

If your picture is a winner, get in touch with us either by email at info@petessentials.ie or by telephone on 021 483 4653 to claim your prize and make arrangements to collect it.

Winner 2011: Another clear round!!!

Another clear round!!!

2nd Place:

You called?

3rd Place:

This is my best side!

Special Recognition

All creatures great and small

Ruby

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Open to all pets. Competition is judged by an independent judging panel and the judging panels decision is final. Competition not open to employees of persons in any way associated with Pet Essentials. No alternative prizes available.

 

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Wild Bird Seed Special Offer.

We are delighted to announce that as of Thursday 18th August we have reduced the price of our 20kg bag of Wild Bird Seed from €30 to €20 (while stocks last).

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Cork Cat Club Show 2011

Just a reminder that the Cork Cat Club Championship Cat Show is on in the Hibernian Hotel in Mallow on Sunday 25th September 2011.

Classes for all breeds of Pedigree Cats and Non-Pedigree household pets.

For entry info contact info@corkcatclub.com. Closing date for entries is 22nd August 2011.

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Pet Portrait Competition 2010.

Well done, and a big thank you to everyone who entered our Pet Portrait Competition 2010.

We had an overwhelming response and it was tough to pick a winner, but in the end it came down to just a few. Scroll down to see the winners. The quality of entries was superb and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who entered. If you didn’t win don’t worry, stay tuned for more great competitions and offers and you could be next.

If your picture is a winner, get in touch with us either by email at info@petessentials.ie or by telephone on 021 483 4653 to claim your prize and make arrangements to collect it.

Winner 2010: Rolo

Pet Essentials Pet Portrait Competition Winner

Congratulations to our Pet Portrait Competition Winner: Rolo the Pug

2nd Place: Miss Bella

2nd Prize goes to Miss Bella. Congratulations

3rd Place: Baira

3rd Prize goes to Baira the Alsatian. Congratulations

Best Cat Picture: The Lads: Finbarr and Fergal

Our 'Best Cat Picture' Prize goes to - The Lads; Finbarr and Fergal. Well Done.

Special Award: Sheldon (Terrapin) Chilling Out

And finally, a special award goes to Sheldon the Terapin, snapped chilling out in his pool. Congratulations.

Terms & Conditions:
Open to all pets. Competition is judged by an independent judging panel and the judging panels decision is final. Competition not open to employees of persons in any way associated with Pet Essentials. No alternative prizes available.

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Pet Essentials Sponsors Roberts Cove Vintage Festival Dog Show

Pet Essentials is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Roberts Cove Vintage Festival Dog Show which takes place in Roberts Cove on Sunday 1st August. There will be 6 classes with 1st and 2nd prize in each class and a Best In Show Prize. Entries taken on the day. See local press for more details.

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Pet Essentials and localrewards.ie join forces

Pet Essentials, through localrewards.ie, has introduced a new loyalty card which can be used for all purchases throughout the store. For every euro spent a point is awarded. Once 500 points are collected on the card, the points can be redeemed for a €25 voucher. Points can be managed online at myrewardcard.ie. Card must be registered online before points can be redeemed.

This reward card is also valid in other participating local businesses in Carrigaline. Each business runs their own reward program and points earned in one business are not transferrable to another.

Points will not be awarded on purchases relating to existing loyalty schemes. See Instore for further details.

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Mars Petcare Study Finds Pets Are Good For You

A new study by Mars Petcare confirms the health benefits of pet ownership. This is particularly true when discussing the reduction of stress levels in children.

The results were presented by academics at the 12th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions in Stockholm. Delegates heard that the same hormone that enables babies to bond with their mothers at birth, also accounts for the power of the emotional connection we form with our pets. The strength of this connection means that children with emotional difficulties have been shown to benefit more from a dog companion than a human one.

The study, Stress Reduction in Children, found that children with a dog present showed lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those with a friendly adult present when exposed to mild social stresses. In addition, the more the children stroked and interacted with the dog, the further their levels of cortisol decreased.

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