Pet Advertising Advisory Group
This coverage examines the work of the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) and its impact on standards, compliance, and ethical practices across the UK pet sector. Pet Gazette reports on PAAG-led initiatives, regulatory guidance, enforcement updates, and collaborative efforts with online platforms, government bodies, and trade organisations to improve responsible advertising of pets and pet-related products. Coverage provides essential insights for retailers, breeders, advertisers, and digital platforms navigating the legal and reputational risks associated with pet listings and promotional content.
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Jul- 2023 -3 JulyTrade Organisations
PAAG launches new advertising standards for animal welfare
The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) has launched its new advertising standards for classified advertising websites to reduce the number of poorly bred pets bought by unsuspecting buyers from low-quality online pet adverts. According to PAAG, each year, many new owners become victims of “unscrupulous” online sellers, thinking they are…
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Aug- 2020 -14 AugustCharities
Puppy prices reach ‘record levels’ during lockdown, says Dogs Trust
Animal charity Dogs Trust has reported “record level” prices for puppies during lockdown, with some breeds reaching as much as £9,000. The research showed that the asking price for five of the UK’s most sought after breeds and the five breeds most often smuggled into the country. Dachshunds, English Bulldogs,…
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Oct- 2018 -22 OctoberFeatures
Regulating the sale of pets online
Online purchases are naturally approached with caution and any avid online shopper knows to be wary of individual sellers and their authenticity. Buyers become much more vigilant when it comes to high ticket items to lessen the risk of losing out monetarily, but the general public may not hold sentient…
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Aug- 2018 -7 AugustBusiness
Gumtree introduces measures to clamp down on illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare
Gumtree has announced new measures in order to clamp down on the illegal pet trade and improve animal welfare. The new measures will see the introduction of a compulsory paywall in its pets category, in a bid to deter unscrupulous operators from misusing the platform and discourage the ‘casual’ trading…
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Mar- 2018 -22 MarchCharities
Puppy purchased while parents on holiday finds home
A three-month-old puppy, who was bought while the buyer’s parents were on holiday, but later no longer wanted, has found a new home. The Jack Russell pup, named Donnie, had been sold to a young buyer who had purchased the pup while their parents were on holiday. Unfortunately after the…
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Feb- 2018 -12 FebruaryEvents
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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Sep- 2017 -29 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Shocking figures revealed by EU online pet sales report
Pet charity, the Blue Cross, has unveiled shocking statistics and cases of illegal and unethical selling of pets online across Europe through its partnership with the EU Dog and Cat Alliance, a body dedicated to improving the welfare of cats and dogs across Europe. A snapshot count of online adverts…
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Jul- 2017 -21 JulyCurrent Affairs
‘Demand for fashionable breeds fuelling the puppy trade’, claims charity
The demand for fashionable breeds is fuelling the puppy trade, claims a new statement released by RSPCA and Gumtree. The animal charity has teamed up with Gumtree to warn buyers to “take care when looking for dogs online as the internet can provide the perfect marketplace for the unscrupulous puppy trade which…
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Nov- 2016 -16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
MPs’ focus on RSPCA a ‘disappointing distraction’ from animal welfare improvements, says BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a response to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) report on ‘Animal welfare in England: domestic pets’. The report makes a number of recommendations to improve the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 but also calls for RSPCA to ‘step back’…
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16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA should step back from prosecutions except in exceptional cases, say MPs
The RSPCA should withdraw from acting as a prosecutor of first resort where there are statutory bodies with a duty to carry out this role, MPs on the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee have said. Chair of the Committee Neil Parish MP commented: “The RSPCA does important working investigating animal…
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