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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Nov- 2018 -14 NovemberCharities
Pets at Home’s York stores raise £50,000 for charity
Pets at Home’s two York stores have raised £50,000 for the RSPCA through hosting volunteer collections, a £1 raffle and other fundraising events. The RSPCA will use the money raised to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need. Just last month the retailer partnered with the Alzheimer’s Society to…
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Oct- 2018 -31 OctoberFeatures
Swipe right to borrow my pet
It seems in 2018 there is nothing that cannot be obtained with the swipe of a smartphone or click of a mouse. The hustle and bustle of London and other large cities has led to the rise of the ‘gig-economy’ – app-driven services, odd jobs, and deliveries on-demand – seeing…
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29 OctoberManufacturers
Woofs announces new cookie jars aimed at the ‘Christmas gift market’
Pet food manufacturer Woofs has launched a new range of cookie jars aimed at the “Christmas gift market”. The jars are designed to keep Woofs Cod Cookies, Cod Fingers, Cod Cubes, Cod Crunchies and Granola fresh, with prices starting from £13.25 including treats. Woofs’ cookie ranges have been veterinary approved,…
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Sep- 2018 -4 SeptemberFeatures
PIF boss Nigel Baker gives his opinions on licensing
We live in a strange and unpredictable world. As of January 2017 the Nuclear or Doomsday clock was set at two and a half minutes to midnight, due to the rise of ‘strident nationalism’ worldwide; the United States’ President, Donald Trump’s, comments over North Korea, Russia, nuclear weapons and the disbelief in…
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3 SeptemberPet Owners
Printing company offers free posters for missing pets
Online printing company Doxdirect, is offering 50 free missing pet posters to owners whose pets have gone missing. Pet owners are required to upload a Word document of PDF file with the design of their posters, and enter their details on the company’s checkout page. The posters should contain contact…
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Aug- 2018 -23 AugustCharities
RSPCA given official warning for ‘mismanagement’
Animal welfare charity RSPCA has been issued an official warning by the Charity Commission after it reportedly awarded a former executive with a six-figure sum following an age discrimination accusation. It was reported by The Times that acting head Michael Ward had been given over £150,000 when he left the charity…
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14 AugustFeatures
Playtime regulation
Constantly, pet manufacturing and retail professionals are reminded of how owners are beginning to think of their pets as more than just a pet, reinforcing the special bond between them and their owners. Research by Natures Menu found that half of the nation views a dog as their best friend,…
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13 AugustAppointment
Cats Protection appoints RSPCA vet as new chief executive
James Yeates, chief veterinary officer at the RSPCA, has been appointed as the new chief executive at animal charity Cats Protection. Yeates will take up his role on 1 November and will lead the cat charity through the next phase of its development. Cats Protection currently helps around 200,000 cats…
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Jul- 2018 -16 JulyCurrent Affairs
Animal welfare sector rejects calls to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the Dangerous Dogs Act
The Kennel Club, RSPCA, Dogs Trust, and Blue Cross have collectively released a statement urging MPs to reject calls from “misguided activists” that Staffordshire Bull Terriers be added to the list of banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act. The animal welfare organisations said that they strongly believe that current…
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11 JulyVeterinary
Former zookeeper appointed practice manager at vet practice
A former zookeeper has been appointed practice manager at Mimram Veterinary Centre in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Alexandra Spelzini previously worked with lions, penguins and pythons at Woburn Safari Park, and prior to that spent 11 years as practice manager at Village Vets in St Albans. She will head up a team…
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