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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Apr- 2017 -13 AprilCurrent Affairs
Louie Spence helps to raise awareness of ticks
Whilst out walking his dogs Lola and Flo, Louie Spence had a surprise when a group of giant ticks emerged from behind a tree, causing a reaction which has all been caught on camera by FRONTLINE Plus. In the prank video released today, Louie then got involved in pranking a…
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10 AprilCurrent Affairs
Dogs die in hot cars, warn animal groups
More than 40 percent of people believe it can be acceptable to leave a dog in a hot car, worrying new figures from the RSPCA have revealed. A survey of more than 8,000 people, commissioned by the RSPCA, revealed that only 55 percent agreed that it is never acceptable to…
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6 AprilIndustry News
Not enough dogs are microchipped, charity claims
Not enough dogs have been microchipped since the compulsory law came into affect one year ago, claims Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The charity revealed that almost half the strays that come through its doors are still unchipped. Today (6 April), on the anniversary since compulsory microchipping was introduced, the charity…
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Feb- 2017 -10 FebruaryEvents
Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist
Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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10 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Ceva Animal Health reveals 2017 awards shortlist
Ceva Animal Health has released its shortlist for the seventh annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. Spanning seven categories, the shortlist for each award was decided following a day of deliberations. The panel of judges is chaired by retired veterinary surgeon, Chris Laurence MBE MRCVS. Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Charities miss out on £80m in donations each year
Charities may be missing out on more than £80m in donations each year1 by only accepting cash donations, according to research from Barclaycard. Four in ten Brits carry less cash now than three years previously, meaning they may give less to charity. According to the research from Barclaycard, one in seven…
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Jan- 2017 -16 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
RSPCA reveals its most amusing call outs
The RSPCA has revealed some of its funniest call outs from the last year, in a bid to banish Blue Monday sadness. Assistant director of the RSPCA inspectorate Dermot Murphy says: “We do get some bizarre calls. In one recent case we had a call from someone who was convinced there…
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Dec- 2016 -20 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Bob Martin donates to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Pet care company, Bob Martin, has donated Clear 3 in 1 worming tablets to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (BDCH). Its support has ensured that every dog is treated for worms as soon as they arrive, while they wait for a new home. The company has been supporting BDCH since…
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5 DecemberLatest News
TECHNIK announces change at the top
TECHNIK has announced that David Newall has joined the company as head of the Veterinary and Animal Charities Division. David brings with him over 20 years’ experience in the animal welfare sector, having previously held senior positions at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Cats Protection. The current director…
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Nov- 2016 -16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA says it will continue to prosecute, despite EFRA report
On November 16, 2016, the RSPCA issued a response to an EFRA Committee report which recommended that the RSPCA passes animal abuse cases to the CPS to prosecute. The statement said: “The RSPCA today reassured supporters that it will continue its long history of prosecuting horrific cases of animal abuse and neglect…
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