Battersea
This coverage focuses on Battersea, one of the UKโs most recognised animal welfare charities, and its work within the wider petcare sector. Pet Gazette reports on Batterseaโs 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 charityโs impact on animal welfare, opportunities for collaboration, and its role in promoting responsible pet ownership nationwide.
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Jul- 2017 -5 JulyCurrent Affairs
Microchipping stats ‘fall far short of the Governmentโs claim’
Despite the UK Governmentโs claim this year that 95 percent of all dogs are now microchipped, a new report published by Battersea reveals only 65 percent of strays taken in by Local Authorities across the UK even have a chip fitted and too few of them are up to date.…
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Jun- 2017 -14 JuneEvents
Over ยฃ70,000 raised for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Essex residents raised over ยฃ70,000 at Batterseaโs Muddy Dog Challenge, supported by LV=. Taking place at Stansted Park Estate, over 500 participants were given the opportunity to take on the UKโs first 2.5km and 5km obstacle course. Runners and their furry companions attempted some obstacles โincluding taking on scramble nets,…
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May- 2017 -22 MayEvents
Director of the Year Award for charity chief exec
Theย chief executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Claire Horton MBA, was last week honoured at the Institute of Directors (IoD) 2017 London & South East Director of the Year Awards. Receiving the award for Public/Third Sector Director of the Year, a category in which there were four other finalists,…
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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 thatย 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 releasedย 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.ย 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 releasedย 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.ย Chris is the chairman of the Animal Welfare…
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7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Charities miss out on ยฃ80m in donations each year
Charities may be missing out on more than ยฃ80m 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, meaningย 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 RSPCAย 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: โWe do get some bizarre calls. In one recent case we had a call from someone who was convinced there…
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