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.

Mar- 2018 -

20 March

Charities

Battersea highlights pet dental problems

Animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, has today revealed that its expert veterinary team are performing dental procedures on more than 170 animals every month. The statistics show that during 2017 – in addition to thousands of routine scales and polishes – Battersea’s vets extracted hundreds of teeth from over 800…
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12 March

Charities

Charity welcomes consultation on electric shock collars

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has welcomed the Westminster Government’s consultation around the use of electric shock collars on dogs and cats. Claire Horton, Battersea’s chief executive, said: “Battersea welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Environment Secretary’s consultation on banning electric shock collars. “Battersea has long…
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Feb- 2018 -

27 February

Current Affairs

Shock collar ban could be announced in England

A ban of the sale and use of shock collars is to be announced across the UK shortly, following a consultation period on the terms of such a ban, including a total import ban and a possible amnesty, according to the Kennel Club. The Kennel Club is delighted that following…
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26 February

Manufacturers

Dog food subscription service raises £5m in funding

Home cooked dog food subscription service, Butternut Box, has raised £5m in funding in an investment round. The dog food company, which was launched less than two years ago by entrepreneurs David Nolan and Kevin Glynn has served more than one millions meals to dogs in the UK. The company hopes…
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15 February

Celebrities

Battersea appoints new official ambassadors

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has announced today (15 February) that it has appointed two new official ambassadors, actor Anthony Head and renowned canine behaviourist Sarah Fisher. Both Sarah and Anthony have been closely involved with the charity for more than 20 years, and today’s appointment sees them join existing…
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12 February

Events

Shortlist revealed for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018

Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. Nominations were submitted by friends,…
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8 February

Charities

Charity welcomes new crackdown on puppy trade

Animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has today welcomed the Government’s new proposals to crack down on cruel and irresponsible pet breeding practices. Battersea has long campaigned for an end to the suffering it sees – exhausted breeding bitches and their sick and under-socialised puppies sadly come through…
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5 February

Charities

Volunteering programme achieves leading accreditation status

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has announced that its Volunteering and Fostering Programme has achieved the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation. The animal charity has been recognised as a leading organisation that is committed to training and investing in its volunteers across its three centres. Battersea has over 1,200 volunteers…
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Dec- 2017 -

19 December

Celebrities

Paul O’Grady and Battersea friends bring festive cheer to GOSH patients

Young patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) were treated to some furry, four-legged festivities when ITV presenter Paul O’Grady paid a Christmas visit with some of his friends from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on Friday 1 December. Paul, an ambassador for the Home, joined staff from the animal…
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19 December

Funny

Battersea’s homeless hounds send Santa their Christmas lists

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has been helping some of the centre’s loneliest dogs pen Christmas letters to Santa. Unsurprisingly, finding a home is top of the list for Darcy, Sally and their four-legged friends. These dogs are all hoping they won’t have to spend too much longer in Battersea’s…
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