Responsible Pet Ownership
This coverage examines responsible pet ownership within the UK petcare industry, focusing on education, welfare standards, and initiatives that support the wellbeing of animals. Pet Gazette reports on awareness campaigns, regulatory developments, community programmes, and case studies from retailers, wholesalers, and industry organisations promoting best practices. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights to support customer engagement, align with welfare standards, and contribute to the promotion of responsible pet ownership across the sector.
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May- 2021 -5 MayRetailing
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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Apr- 2021 -22 AprilPet Owners
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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6 AprilIndustry News
Click-2-Heel reveal campaign for National Pet Month
Click-2-Heel, a dog and puppy training business has announced a month-long initiative to run alongside National Pet Month from 1 April to 3 May 2021. Click-2-Heel’s National Pet Month campaign will take a closer look at the issue of dog theft, highlight the role of service and wellness dogs and…
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Feb- 2021 -11 FebruaryFeatures
Can premiumisation save the petcare sector from the dog house?
We’ve always been a nation of pet lovers in the UK, but never has that been made more apparent than by the pet ownership boom we saw over lockdown. Half of all households are now home to a furry, feathered, slimy or scaly friend. They’ve become even more entwined with…
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1 FebruaryGovernment & Legislation
Government scraps Tenancy Agreement banning pets
The government has announced it will be scrapping a new Tenancy Agreement which would have allowed landlords to enforce a “blanket ban” on pets. Under the new agreement, consent for pets will be the default position and landlords will have to object in writing within 28 days of a written…
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Jan- 2021 -15 JanuaryFeatures
A look back at the pet industry in 2020
2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, not least for the pet industry. This year, COVID-19 restrictions have brought a renewed enthusiasm for pet ownership across the country, as many turned to animals as their stay-at-home companions. On top of this, the industry is booming, but the sudden…
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Dec- 2020 -11 DecemberFeatures
The humanisation of the pet industry
What does ‘humanisation of the pet industry’ mean? By many, pets are seen and treated like family members. Owners want happy and healthy lives for their pets as much as they do for their children, and this has seen the emergence of new products and trends in the industry, with…
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Jun- 2020 -19 JuneBusiness
PetPanion seeks pet trade partners for new programme
PetPanion has announced it is searching for pet trade product and service providers to join its new owner rewards programme. It comes as the app has launched its new wellness score feature. Developed in conjunction with the University of Surrey, the feature “addresses all the areas new and existing dog…
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16 JuneFeatures
How pet retailers and brands can learn and adapt after Covid-19
Monitor consumer behaviour and adapt accordingly It’s more important than ever to closely monitor consumer behaviour. As expected, there has been a massive shift to online retail, both with direct to consumer, and via retail sites, with consumers taking advantage of the ability to order and have it delivered direct…
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Jul- 2019 -18 JulyRetailers
Petplan teams up with TiksPac to fight dog fouling
Petplan, the pet insurance company, has partnered with TiksPac to help local communities reduce dog fouling. The deal with the international waste specialists and several local authorities, will lead to the installation of 100 dog waste bag dispenser stations across the south east of England. The stations, which feature Petplan…
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