RSPCA
The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a key voice in UK animal welfare, and its campaigns, partnerships, and policy positions often influence the pet retail landscape. Pet Gazette reports on RSPCA initiatives that affect product standards, ethical sourcing, pet adoption, and consumer expectations around welfare. Coverage includes collaborations with petcare brands and retailers, endorsements, and how RSPCA guidance intersects with trading practices in nutrition, accessories, and live animal sales. This tag helps retailers, distributors, and suppliers stay informed on welfare-led shifts shaping pet sector decision-making.
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Jun- 2025 -18 JuneTrade Organisations
Pet grooming bodies set new welfare standards for groomers
Pet grooming bodies have published a new set of guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, aiming to raise welfare standards and support informed choices by pet owners. The Guidelines for Dog and Cat Groomers, developed by the Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) in partnership with the Pet Industry…
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May- 2025 -20 MayAppointment
Will Young joins Miraculous Meals as co-founder
Will Young, singer-songwriter and a lifelong champion for rescue dogs, has stepped into a new role as co-founder at Miraculous Meals — the dog food brand which donates 50% of all profits to UK dog rescue centres — to help tackle the UK dog rescue crisis. Young joins Miraculous Meals’…
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Feb- 2025 -17 FebruaryVeterinary
Northwest Veterinary Specialists appoints new clinical director
Linnaeus-owned Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, has promoted head of oncology and internal medicine Mary Marrington to the role of clinical director. Marrington graduated from Cambridge University in 2002 before working at the RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for five years, before completing a residency in oncology at…
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11 FebruaryVeterinary
Over a third of owners struggle to afford microchipping, RSPCA finds
Over a third of cat owners struggle with the cost of microchipping their pets, according to data from the RSPCA. Alongside this, one in 10 (11%) people are still unaware that cats in England must be microchipped under a new law. Having an indoor cat they didn’t believe needed to…
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Jan- 2025 -3 JanuaryVeterinary
RCVS congratulates vet recognised in New Years Honours list
The RCVS is congratulating Dr Amanda Jean Carson, a member of the RCVS (MRCVS), who received an MBE in the 2025 New Years Honours list. Carson received the honour for services to farming and the protection of rare breeds via her work for the Animal Plant and Health Agency, where…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilCharities
RSPCA celebrates 200th year with new brand and campaign
The RSPCA has announced the launch of a new brand for the first time in 50 years, alongside its For Every Kind campaign, to mark its 200th year. The campaign urges people to care about the lives of every animal and carry out one million acts of kindness for animals.…
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Jan- 2024 -8 JanuaryCharities
RSPCA marks 200th year with recruitment campaign
The RSPCA is set to mark its 200th anniversary with a campaign to recruit a million members of the public to help them “create a better world for every animal” during 2024. The charity was founded by anti-slavery campaigners William Wilberforce, Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin and theologian Arthur Broome in…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberPet Owners
Pet Food Partnership provides over a million meals to UK pets
The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported by Petplan, has recently passed the significant milestone of one million meals provided to dogs and cats in England, Scotland and Wales. To date the programme has provided the equivalent of 1,043,095 meals, approximately 154…
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May- 2023 -18 MayRetailers
PetPlace unveils revamped store at Llangefni
PetPlace has opened its doors to its 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store, following renovations. The opening of the new store featured an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, microchipping clinics, brand discounts and a host of games and activities for pets and their owners. “World-renowned” animal psychologist Roger Mugford,…
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Dec- 2022 -2 DecemberFeatures
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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