Dogs Trust

This coverage reports on news, campaigns, and initiatives from Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Pet Gazette covers the organisation’s work in rehoming, training, and advocating for canine welfare, alongside its influence on public policy and industry standards. Coverage includes partnerships with pet retailers, suppliers, and service providers, as well as insights into how Dogs Trust’s activities impact the wider petcare sector, from consumer engagement to legislative change.

Jul- 2020 -

23 July

Government & Legislation

Vets and celebrities campaign against ‘petfishing’

Vets, charities and celebrities have come together with a newly-launched government campaign to warn prospective pet owners  against unknowingly buying pets from “unscrupulous” sellers following a rise in pet demand. An open letter signed by celebrities including  Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady and Amanda Holden, and  supported by charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home,…
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17 July

Events

Kennel Club cancels Discover Dogs event

The Kennel Club has cancelled this year’s Discover Dogs event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which was due to take place in London in October, will no longer go ahead due to the continued restrictions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and current government advice against staging large public…
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13 July

Charities

Puppy smuggling trade continues during lockdown, says Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust is warning the public about the perils of buying dogs via online adverts after rescuing dozens of smuggled pups since the start of lockdown worth tens of thousands of pounds that were destined to be sold on to unsuspecting UK buyers during the peak of the lockdown puppy-buying…
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9 July

Charities

Mark Beazley appointed Kennel Club CEO

The Kennel Club has announced the appointment of Mark Beazley as chief executive. Beazley succeeds Rosemary Smart who stepped down in April after 18 years in the role. He joins The Kennel Club from animal welfare charity, Cats Protection, where he has held the post of director of operations for…
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Jun- 2020 -

12 June

Charities

Dogs Trust advises public against being ‘#Dogfished’

Dogs Trust has warned the public to avoid being scammed into buying puppies which may not be what they seem, following a rise in demand for dogs during lockdown. According to new research by Propellernet, Google searches for ‘buy a puppy’ increased by 120% in the month after lockdown was…
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9 June

Business

Podcast launched for pet business owners

A new podcast has been launched for business owners in the pet industry, providing information on ways to promote their products and services in the media. The Publicity for Pet Businesses podcast is aimed towards dog walkers, groomers, trainers, pet sitters, product makers and other individuals within the pet industry. …
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8 June

Coronavirus

Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic

Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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2 June

Charities

Dogs Trust Ireland launches annual ‘Be Dog Smart’ campaign

Dogs Trust Ireland has urged the public to ‘Be Dog Smart’ and let sleeping dogs lie amid the launch of its annual ‘‘Be Dog Smart Week’ campaign. This year, given the current lock down, the charity said its focus is on safety around dogs in the home. Dogs Trust said…
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May- 2020 -

26 May

Coronavirus

UK faces ‘puppy shortage’ amid lockdown

The UK is reportedly facing a “puppy shortage” following an increased demand for pets amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown. According to the Financial Times, the sudden increase in demand has resulted in “soaring prices”, with reports that prices have been quoted at twice the level they were before the pandemic. …
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21 May

Charities

Dogs Trust issues advice to prevent separation anxiety ‘ticking time bomb’

Charity Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners following concerns over a “ticking time bomb” of separation anxiety among dogs post lockdown. The news comes as Burns Pet Nutrition also warned dog owners that their pets are at risk of suffering from anxiety problems when they finally go back…
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