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.
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Jun- 2020 -12 JuneFeatures
How your pet business can get the most out of PPC marketing as consumer trends shift
As a business owner you’ll know that, in order to succeed, you need to be willing to adapt to shifts in consumer trends. This applies to everything from the products you stock to the way you choose to market your company. Everything from seasonality to current affairs can have a…
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10 JuneCharities
Battersea responds to Labour’s call for sentencing bill to pass into law
Animal charity Battersea has responded to Labour’s call for the government to pass the long-awaited Animal Cruelty Sentencing Bill. The bill, which would see the maximum sentence for the worst offences of animal abuse increase from six months to five years in England and Wales, into law. The news comes…
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May- 2020 -28 MayCharities
Battersea welcomes progress of Scottish Bill to introduce five-year sentences for animal cruelty
Animal welfare charity has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introduce five-year maximum sentences for animal cruelty as its new legislation took one step closer to becoming law. The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill, introduced in October last year, passed stage two of the legislative process…
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Apr- 2020 -8 AprilCoronavirus
Battersea launches online baking class for pet owners
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced the launch of a new online baking series aimed towards pet owners as the national lockdown continues. The series will provide tutorials on how owners can bake treats for cats and dogs, using such ingredients as carrots, tuna and potato. The series will…
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8 AprilFeatures
The effect on the pet industry as we adapt to a new normal
Those of us who are lucky enough to already have pets can take joy in knowing that there is another (be they non-human) member of the family with them during this time of isolation. As we try to adjust to the new world we are living in, with many of…
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6 AprilCharities
Battersea welcomes the introduction of Lucy’s Law
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has welcomed the introduction of Lucy’s Law, a key piece of legislation that has the “potential to save thousands of dogs and cats from puppy farmers who profit from breeding puppies and kittens in squalid conditions”. This welcome law change will make it illegal for…
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1 AprilCharities
Battersea releases advice for working from home with dogs whilst under lockdown
With the UK currently in lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, charity Battersea has put together some tips to help people working from home stay productive while still keeping their dogs entertained and active. The charity’s canine behaviour and training manager, Nathalie Ingham, said although dogs everywhere are likely to be…
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Mar- 2020 -25 MarchCharities
Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through coronavirus
UK pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The organisers involved include: ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training…
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25 MarchCharities
Battersea annonces latest measures for Covid-19 virus outbreak
Animal charity Battersea has announced its latest measures put in place regarding the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. In a statement released on the charity’s website, Battersea revealed it has temporarily closed its gates. The statement read: “This is not a situation we ever thought we would face. However,…
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16 MarchCharities
Battersea Dogs and Cats home issue advice on coronavirus
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has said at present there is “no evidence” of pets being infected with coronavirus, following the recent outbreak. The World Organisation for Animal Health also said the current spread of COVID-19 is a “result of human to human transmission” and to date, there is no…
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