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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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