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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Dec- 2025 -8 DecemberCharities
Tom Grennan backs RSPCA winter appeal
The RSPCA has launched a winter fundraising appeal with support from singer-songwriter Tom Grennan as the charity reports sharp rises in animal abandonment and neglect. A 90-second Christmas film, set to Grennan’s single You Are Not Alone, aims to raise awareness of the pressures facing rescue services. The video, filmed…
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1 DecemberCharities
Pet Remedy launches map of vetted dog rescues
Pet wellbeing company Pet Remedy has created an online map highlighting dog rescues that meet an ethical welfare framework, in response to what it says is growing confusion among owners about training and behaviour advice. The interactive UK Charity Partners Map lists organisations that have agreed to follow the company’s…
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Nov- 2025 -18 NovemberRegulation
New tool launched to counter ‘extreme conformation’ breeding crisis
A new tool designed to curb irresponsible dog breeding and reduce the prevalence of extreme physical traits has been launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare. The Innate Health Assessment tool – a free 10-point checklist – is intended to help breeders and owners assess a dog’s suitability…
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Sep- 2025 -19 SeptemberCharities
Pup Club partners with RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks
Canine training group Pup Club has entered into a partnership with RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks to expand animal welfare work through joint projects and education initiatives. The tie-up will focus on tackling behavioural issues that often lead to rehoming and on increasing awareness of responsible pet ownership. The…
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16 SeptemberRetailers
Kennelbuild secures further £250k investment after year of growth
Kennelbuild has secured a further £250,000 from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) after a year of expansion supported by earlier funding. The new capital would create four additional jobs and provide working capital as it continues to grow. The funding comes through NPIF II – FW Capital…
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10 SeptemberRetailers
Peake Petcare to launch Soothing Ear Cleaner
Peake Petcare is set to launch its Soothing Ear Cleaner at PATS, UK’s pet trade show, held at the NEC Birmingham from 28–30 September. The Worsley-based company said demand for the product has increased as the popularity of designer breeds and dogs with floppy ears has led to more ear…
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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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