Battersea

This coverage focuses on Battersea, one of the UK’s most recognised animal welfare charities, and its work within the wider petcare sector. Pet Gazette reports on Battersea’s rescue and rehoming operations, animal welfare campaigns, community engagement initiatives, and partnerships with retailers, distributors, and veterinary services. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the charity’s impact on animal welfare, opportunities for collaboration, and its role in promoting responsible pet ownership nationwide.

Apr- 2016 -

1 April

Current Affairs

PetSafe® launches new campaign

In celebration of the nation’s cats and dogs, PetSafe® is launching a new campaign to encourage pet owners across the country to enjoy quality playtime with their pets. PetSafe® is teaming up with ten play partners – including, animal homes, journalists, bloggers, pet hotels and cafes – and asking them for…
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Mar- 2016 -

18 March

Events

Paris to London bike ride raises money for pet charity

Rupert Brown, owner of Muddy Paws, and friends will be taking part in the classic London to Paris bike ride in June 2016 to raise funds for good causes. “I am raising money for two charities,” says Rupert, “Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Dorset Air Ambulance. I did the London to…
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9 March

Events

Pooch & Mutt joins forces with Innovation Sports

Dog food specialist Pooch & Mutt has teamed up with running and outdoor event planning experts, Innovation Sports. The healthy pet food company will be promoting its naturally powered pet food at Innovation Sports’ 15k, 10k, 5k and 2k races and fitness corporate days out across London. The Pooch & Mutt Events team…
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Feb- 2016 -

1 February

Current Affairs

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home sees increase as owners can’t afford vet bills

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has seen an arrival of more abandoned animals as owners struggle to afford their pets medical bills. In the first half of 2015, 74 dogs arrived at Battersea with serious medical conditions that needed immediate treatment. Owners who find it difficult to pay for treatment…
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Sep- 2015 -

18 September

Editorial

38% of pet owners face guilt-ridden holidays

It’s a welcome change. Just a few weeks ago we reported that Battersea Dogs and Cats Home saw an influx of pets during the holiday season. Neglectful owners reportedly abandoned animals after failing to take their pets into account when booking vacations. Thankfully, new statistics show many owners in the UK take…
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Aug- 2015 -

14 August

Editorial

Danger for abandoned pets

Owners have an obligation to the pets in their care. Yet, the pet industry all-too-often hears reports of abandoned reptiles. Earlier this week, a five-foot python was found in St George’s Park in Wandsworth. The snake was apprehended by police, who delivered their so-called ‘slippery customer’ to Putney Animal Hospital. The discovery was made just days after…
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13 August

Current Affairs

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home reported an increase in ‘strays’ since the summer started

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has seen a 204 percent increase in the number of intake calls during the first week of the school summer holidays compared to a normal week in May this year. According to Battersea dog and cat home their intake line received 328 calls…
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Feb- 2015 -

6 February

Editorial

OVER BRED DOGS CALLOUSLY ABANDONED

It’s disturbing that in our animal loving country there are people who can force animals to become mothers over and over again. Battersea Cats and Dogs Home has launched a new campaign, End Backstreet Breeding, to raise awareness of cruel practices. It looks at the many devastating health and behavioural…
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Jan- 2015 -

28 January

Retailers

Pets at Homes VIP Club Customer Scheme Raises £2 MILLION for Animal Charities

More than 560 animal charities across the UK are celebrating after receiving more than £2 million over the past 18 months thanks to generous Pets at Home’s customers. The donations, shared between both national and local independent animal charities on a monthly basis, have been raised by the Pet retailer’s…
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Aug- 2014 -

28 August

Retailers

Pets at Home partner with Paul O’Grady

Pets at Home today announced its partnership with the award winning ITV show ‘Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs’. Pets at Home will become the fully integrated sponsor of the new series, which follows Paul O’Grady as he helps staff to rehome dogs at The Battersea Dogs & Cats…
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