Pet Adoption

This coverage examines the pet adoption sector within the UK petcare industry, focusing on its impact on retailers, suppliers, and service providers. Pet Gazette reports on adoption trends, regulatory developments, and partnerships between adoption agencies, charities, and the trade. Articles highlight opportunities for retailers to engage with adoption initiatives through product bundles, aftercare services, and community outreach. Coverage also offers market insights for distributors, wholesalers, and supply chain specialists on stocking needs, promotional strategies, and consumer behaviour linked to adopted pets.

Jun- 2021 -

15 June

Events

Advancing Digital Innovation to Deliver Actionable Insights in The Veterinary Clinic

The animal health ecosystem is going through a digital transformation, as disruptive tools reshape the way we think about the prevention and prediction of disease, and veterinarians are increasingly using a variety of new digital solutions to empower them in the workplace and improve their productivity. The growing ‘millenialization’ of…
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Apr- 2021 -

20 April

Manufacturers

IAMS donates five million meals to homeless pets

Since 2017, IAMS’ has donated over five million meals to homeless pets through its charitable initiative ‘I Am Home’. According to IAMS, the charitable initiative donates a “minimum” of one million meals to rescue centres each year, and now supports more than 60 pet rescues across the country. The programme…
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16 April

Company Profile

Q&A: Nicki Hamilton, EMEA sales director at PetSafe

1. Have you seen a difference in shopping habits since the onset of the pandemic? The lockdowns have influenced shopping habits considerably. They’ve dramatically accelerated the retail trend of online ordering and consumers are enjoying the power of convenience in their busy lives. We’ve also found that owners are making…
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Jan- 2021 -

7 January

Industry News

New pet adoption platform launches

A new digital platform to connect potential pet owners with shelters has been launched, with the aim of solving the problem of thousands of pets going homeless in the UK every year. Animates is free to sign-up to and works by hosting each shelter’s residents on its website. People searching…
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Nov- 2020 -

17 November

Features

The rise of D2C in pet care – How are brands adjusting to a new marketplace?

As lockdown restrictions have influenced major consumer behaviour changes, especially when it comes to shopping habits, it’s no surprise that brands across a variety of sectors have been tapping into D2C offerings as they present an easier, safer and more reliable option of purchasing. The pet care industry is no…
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Jan- 2020 -

29 January

Tips

Trends and growth in the pet food industry in the UK – What to know

Three billion pounds—that is the worth of the pet food industry in the UK, and it is only set to keep growing. The UK is the biggest pet food market in all of Europe—yes, pets are big business. Much of this growth can be attributed to the large interest in…
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May- 2019 -

15 May

Celebrities

Pedigree launches pet podcast with Katherine Schwarzenegger

Pet food brand Pedigree has launched its first podcast, The Dog that Changed Me, hosted by Katherine Schwarzenegger, a New York Times best-selling author, pet adoption advocate and philanthropist. The nine-episode limited series shines a spotlight on dog adoption, as guests such as Mandy Moore, Bryce Dallas Howard, Haylie Duff…
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Apr- 2018 -

19 April

Charities

Over half of Brits think getting a pet makes for the ‘perfect’ home

According to new research from IAMS, 58 percent of Brits consider getting a pet an important part of making a new house a home. The number of bedrooms (60 percent), location (53 percent) and garden (52 percent) are also three must-haves, while enjoying a large garden (49 percent), fitting a…
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Mar- 2018 -

15 March

Manufacturers

IAMS launches charitable initiative to help pets find a ‘forever home’

Pet food brand IAMS has set up I AM HOME, a charitable initiative aiming to help thousands of cats and dogs across the country to find their forever home. Partnering with several UK animal charities, IAMS will provide support and care by donating its pet food line to animals in…
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Sep- 2016 -

28 September

Current Affairs

Forthglade launches ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’

Forthglade has launched a new project to help raise funds and awareness of UK animal welfare charities. Every month, five UK animal charities or rescue centres will be supported by new initiative ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’. Charities are invited to get in touch via a dedicated Charity Applications web page www.forthglade.com/charity-application/ where they…
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