Pet Owners

Aug- 2020 -

19 August

The Pet Collective launches podcast

Jukin Media has announced the launch of The Pet Collective podcast, which will “educate and entertain” over 40 million social media followers on pet health, behavior, and training. Its hosts, comedian Alison Sieke and animal behaviorist Kyle Kittleson, will be joined by special guests each week. Together, they will answer…

11 August

Pet owners urged to seek travel advice

Pet owners are being encouraged to check the latest government advice about travelling from Britain to the EU with pets at the end of the Brexit transition period. During the transition period, pet owners have been able to continue using Pet Passports to travel with their pets, and the government…

Jul- 2020 -

31 July

MPs ‘disappointed’ by lack of action over pet theft

MPs have expressed disappointment at the government’s response to their call to make pet theft a specific criminal offence. Last month, following a string of petitions with more than 250,000 signatures, the Petitions Committee supported calls for the government to ensure the value of pets is fully recognised in the…

29 July

Pet owners conned into buying fake medication

One in 10 pet owners have unknowingly fake pet medication online, according to the latest survey from Seresto. The group, which produces flea and tick control collars, found that 12% of respondents believe they have previously received fake medicine, but did not report the incident to any authority. In addition,…

29 July

Kennel Club calls for PSPO response

The Kennel Club is calling on Devon-based dog owners and visitors to respond to the latest Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) consultation that could impact access to dog-walking locations. The proposed PSPO aims to restrict access to sites including beaches, cemeteries and parks, which are often frequented by dog walkers…

24 July

Pet purchases soar during UK lockdown

Pet purchases have been listed as one of the “biggest expenses” during the UK lockdown, according to a Barclaycard survey. In total the survey found that £40.6bn was spent on items during lockdown, with Brits spending an average of £771.34 each during lockdown, as retailers capitalised on the demand for…

17 July

Pet cafe to open in Bury

A new pet cafe and bakery is set to open its doors in Bury next month. According to the Bury Times, Paws for Coffee is described as a “cafe for pooches and other pets where owners are welcome”. The site will provide freshly baked dog treats everyday, including ‘pup cakes’,…

16 July

One in 10 considered getting pet during lockdown

Over one in 10 people either became pet owners, or considered becoming one during the nationwide lockdown, according to the latest research from Compare the Market. The majority of people began looking for pets before restrictions were enforced, however, with 16% of potential owners looking for pets in the run…

15 July

Pet-friendly rental searches surge

The volume of renters searching for pet-friendly properties has more than doubled since lockdown began, according to the latest data from Movebubble. Searches for properties that allow pets soared by 109% on the platform’s app, which Movebubble believes has been driven by an “unprecedented” demand for pets during the nationwide…

Jun- 2020 -

22 June

Cheshire Police warn of rise in pet scams during coronavirus pandemic

Police in Cheshire have warned the public of a rise in pet buying scams during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the start of lockdown, West Midlands Police warned the public against buying pets online without visiting them first, as they fear criminals are taking advantage of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Online…