Responsible Pet Ownership

Pets at Home pauses sale of rabbits over Easter

Pets at Home has announced that it will be pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at 460 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend. The company stated that the decision has been taken to help prevent impulse purchases and adoptions driven by the celebrations, as part of the brand’s commitment…

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Demand for puppies up 25% year-on-year

Demand for new puppies has increased 25% year-on-year according to new data from pet rehoming platform Pets4Homes. The platform also revealed that 45% of its puppies sold within four weeks in 2024 which is an all-time high. Animal welfare experts warn that the rising cost of caring for pets, vet…

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Pets at Homes unveils New Malden flagship store

Pets at Home has announced the opening of its newly designed flagship Pet Care Centre in New Malden. This £2.2m+ transformation marks the single largest investment in Pets at Home’s estate history. The new 27,360 sq.ft site features an increased range of services (such as a newly refurbed and extended…

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Find Your Paws launches recruitment scheme for breeders

Pet advertising platform Find Your Paws has announced a recruitment drive for dedicated cat and dog breeders. The initiative aims to expand the platform’s network of responsible breeders, ensuring that prospective pet owners have access to “healthy and well-cared-for animals”. As pet ownership continues to rise across the UK and…

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Purina tops online visibility table, Salience finds

Purina has achieved the largest increase in online visibility, boasting a 50% increase within the UK pet supplies market with a total score of 575,148 over the past year, according to a new report by Salience Search Marketing. Salience Search Marketing’s annual online pet supplies sector report uncovers the industry’s…

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Scottish SPCA teams up with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows

Scottish SPCA has expanded its services in the community by partnering with Tesco to run a series of Pet Aid roadshows, the first of their kind, across Scotland. Taking place at eight Tesco stores throughout September and October, Scottish SPCA will host events at stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Thurso, Ayr,…

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Pets at Home stops sale and adoption of rabbits this Easter

Pet care specialist Pets at Home has confirmed that it is once again pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at all of its 457 stores nationwide over the Easter weekend (7 to 10 April). The company said that this step has been taken to help put a stop to…

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Purina’s passion shines through as it launches new commitments to pets, people and the planet

Known for delivering consistently high-quality pet nutrition for over 125 years, Europe’s leading pet care company, Purina, is also passionate about creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them.  This passion has led to the launch of six new Purina Commitments, which address key social impact areas.…

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Catipilla launches in-store experience with Just for Pets

Luxury cat furniture business Catipilla has unveiled its first in-store retail experience during the recent opening of the new Just for Pets flagship store in Stafford. As people are now welcoming the return to physical shopping, Catipilla said the new in-store display wall is the “perfect way to appreciate the…

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NOAH launches campaign to promote pet ownership for renters

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched a campaign to help improve access to pets for people living in rented or socially owned housing.  The ‘Securing the Right to Rent with Pets: Making One Health Housing a Reality’ campaign will encourage wider use of the Government’s recommended Model…

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