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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Feb- 2020 -6 FebruaryGovernment & Legislation
Government supports ‘tougher’ sentencing for animal abusers
The government has announced its support of a new law that would mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill was published in Parliament by MP Chris Loder MP on 5 February. The new Bill will enable “tougher” prison sentences for the…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryBusiness
Cats Protection chief executive appointed new member of AWC
Cats protection CEO James Yeates has been appointed as a new member of The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC). Yeates is one of the four new members of AWC, which is made up of experts in farming, wild animals and pets. It provides detailed research and advice to the Department for…
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24 JanuaryCharities
Breeder receives lifetime ban for ear-cropping
A celebrity dog breeder has been banned from keeping dogs for life and ordered to pay more than £10,000 after he admitted to taking part in illegally cropping puppies’ ears. Breeder Simon Davis mutilated the puppies’ ears, then sold them on for thousands of pounds to customers including Little Mix…
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15 JanuaryPet Owners
Spotify launches playlists for pets
Spotify has announced it will launch personalised playlists for pets, in partnership with the RSPCA as part of its #dogkind campaign. Pet Playlists will offer users a curated playlist based on their own tastes and their pet’s character attributes. Each playlist will include around 30 tracks based on what the…
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8 JanuarySponsored
Obesity: a bone to pick with pet owners
Obesity. It’s a hefty problem. According to government statistics, 64.3% of adults in the UK are either overweight or obese. With poor food choices and lack of activity being the main culprits for this shocking figure. With humans being responsible for the diets of their pets, it’s no surprise that…
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7 JanuaryCharities
RSPCA received 12,000 calls over Christmas period
The RSPCA received almost 12,000 calls regarding the welfare of some 7,000 animals over the festive period. In the week between Monday 23 December and Sunday 29 December, the charity received 11,888 calls, equating to 70 calls an hour during the week. Some 1,255 cats and 1,790 dogs were reported…
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Dec- 2019 -9 DecemberCharities
‘Busiest day’ for RSPCA is 10 December
The 10th of December is the busiest day for emergency calls to the RSPCA, according to the animal charity. On this day last year, the RSPCA received 2,530 calls to its cruelty line, while December itself was its busiest month with 59,121 total calls. The charity also said that it…
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Sep- 2019 -18 SeptemberCharities
Farmers and vets asked for opinions on tackling Bovine TB
Pet welfare charity The RSPCA is calling on farmers and vets to have their say on the charity’s proposals for new management measures aimed at eradicating the bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infection. The charity is holding a six-week consultation period, ending on 1 November on how to best deal with the…
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16 SeptemberManufacturers
Beaphar launches new Pheromone Calming Range for dogs
Pet care manufacturer Beaphar has extended its Calming Range, launching the CaniComfort range for dogs. The new Beaphar CaniComfort Calming range contains a synthetic copy of the dog appeasing pheromone. The pheromone is naturally produced by the bitch during nursing to help calm her puppies, and is clinically proven to…
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Jul- 2019 -1 JulyAwards
RVC blood donor awarded Service Animal Award by RSPCA
Romeo, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, has been recognised with the Service Animal Award by the RSPCA in its 2019 Honours List, for its numerous donations to the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) Blood Donor Programme. His service was also noted for more than his blood contributions, he is a qualified pet…
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