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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Jan- 2020 -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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Jun- 2019 -26 JuneCurrent Affairs
Gove delivers new bill to give animal abusers tougher sentences
Environment secretary Michael Gove has announced a new bill to enable tougher prison sentences for the worst animal abusers and introduced it to Parliament yesterday (Tuesday 25 June). The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill means that animal abusers could face up to five years in prison, a significant increase from the…
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May- 2019 -8 MayRetailers
Pets at Home launches new ‘Store of the Future’
Pet care retail chain Pets at Home has unveiled its new Store of the Future format in Stockport and Chesterfield following a multi-million pound investment. The new offering hopes to create a centre of “pet care excellence and exceptional customer service”, and put Pets at Home at the heart of…
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7 MayCurrent Affairs
HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers
More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the black market. HMRC set up the taskforce in October 2015 after discussions with animal welfare groups suggested tens of thousands of puppies were being reared in unregulated conditions and sold…
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilCelebrities
Huawei and Louis Smith join forces with RSPCA to rehome pets
Smartphone brand Huawei has partnered with animal rescue charity RSPCA, as new research revealed when it comes to adopting pets, 56% of Brits would skip over an animal looking for a home, if their profile picture wasn’t “up to scratch”. To help some of the thousands of rescue pets waiting…
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