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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Mar- 2018 -19 MarchCurrent Affairs
‘Move away from rabbit muesli’, RAW tells owners
Britain’s rabbits are at risk from the effects of poor nutrition, claims Rabbit Awareness Week. Animal welfare experts and organisations are coming together and calling on the public to address this key issue with them as they announce the theme of their 2018 campaign taking place between June 2-10. This…
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Feb- 2018 -12 FebruaryEvents
Shortlist revealed for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018
Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries, who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world. Nominations were submitted by friends,…
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Jan- 2018 -30 JanuaryCharities
4,500 calls received in five years linked to airgun attacks
The RSPCA is calling for mandatory licensing of airguns in England and Wales, as it is revealed the charity received 4,500 calls in five years about attacks on animals using such weapons. The charity will be giving the recommendation as part of a submission to the UK Government’s current review…
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17 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
41 animal charities urge government to ‘put words into action’ on post-Brexit welfare
The UK Centre for Animal Law and Wildlife and Countryside Link have released a report ‘Brexit – getting the best deal for animals’ calling on the UK Government to “turn words into action” for animals. The report is supported by 41 animal welfare charities in the UK, who have joined…
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15 JanuaryFunny
Hilarious phone-calls to RSPCA released
The RSPCA receives one call every 27 seconds from animal-lovers concerned for a pet or wild animal. When emergency calls come into the RSPCA’s national control centre, specially-trained staff must quickly determine whether RSPCA officers are able to help or whether other advice or agencies are better placed to assist.…
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11 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Appeal launched after spate of cat poisonings
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a number of cat deaths as a result of poisonings in Cumbria. Two cats – Smudge and Bruno – who were both owned by Dawn Milburn of Moorgarth, Swarthmoor, Ulverston were found dead five days apart in September (9 and 13). A third…
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Nov- 2017 -8 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Scammers target animal cruelty hotline
Rogue websites advertising fake numbers for the RSPCA cruelty line are scamming the public and potentially leaving animals without the care they need. The premium rate numbers cause a heavy bill for the caller and are then diverted to the RSPCA National Control Centre. The charity is urging people to…
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Oct- 2017 -16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
340 percent rise in animal cruelty on Snapchat
There has been a 340 percent rise in reports of ‘brutal cruelty’ witnessed by children on Snapchat, according to the RSPCA. The number of animal cruelty reports coming from children on Snapchat more than doubled. In 2015, the charity received 27 reports of animal cruelty after parents or their children saw…
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Sep- 2017 -20 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
PIF announces new dog walker code
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has today announced details of a new code of practice for professional dog walkers which has been developed in collaboration with Dogs Trust and RSPCA. Professional dog walking is becoming an increasingly common service due to the changing habits of the general population and a…
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12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Reported dog poisonings rise by over 70%
The number of dog poisonings reported to the RSPCA rose by 73 percent between 2012 and 2016. In 2016 the charity logged 368 incidents of suspected dog poisoning, compared to 213 in 2012. The number continues to remain high. So far, in 2017, the RSPCA has received 244 reports between January 1…
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