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- 2017 -26 JanuaryLatest News
Post-Brexit farm animal welfare discussed by Ministers
A commons debate about farm animal welfare post-Brexit saw the Government confirm leaving the EU offers an opportunity to improve welfare standards in areas such as slaughter, farm support systems and labelling. During the debate held on Tuesday 24 Jan, the Government made explicit and detailed comments about how they…
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16 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
RSPCA reveals its most amusing call outs
The RSPCA has revealed some of its funniest call outs from the last year, in a bid to banish Blue Monday sadness. Assistant director of the RSPCA inspectorate Dermot Murphy says: “We do get some bizarre calls. In one recent case we had a call from someone who was convinced there…
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12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50,000 back BSL campaign
More than 50,000 people have backed a campaign to end the controversial legislation that bans four types of dog breeds within the UK. In August the RSPCA launched the campaign which calls for the Government to hold a public inquiry into section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (DDA), which uses…
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Dec- 2016 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Scottish SPCA welcomes debate on illegal puppy trafficking
MSP Emma Harper led a Members’ Business debate today (Wednesday, 21 December) at Holyrood to highlight the practice of illegal puppy trafficking. The SPCA has been leading a multi-agency fight to stop illegal puppy trading. SNP MSP Emma Harper said, “The illegal farming and trafficking of puppies is an abhorrent…
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21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
HMRC cracks down on illicit dog trading
Criminals are cashing-in on the demand for dogs by selling them on the black market. According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), dealers are failing to pay any tax on their earnings from the trade, while in many cases the animals are mistreated. HMRC is targeting the dishonest minority of traders…
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12 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Cat allegedly killed with ‘rolling pin’
A cat was allegedly killed with a rolling pin on the premises of Royal Oak hotel in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales. Officers from the RSPCA are currently investigating the incident, and spoke to staff members on Saturday, 10 December. Two hotel workers have been fired from the hotel following the killing. The investigation…
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12 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Get your nominations in now for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017
It’s not too late to nominate individuals or teams for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017, which celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries. And for colleagues, family and friends and the general public entering nominations for the awards (the closing date for nominations…
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7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA fined £25,000 by ICO
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) secretly screened millions of their donors so they could target them for more money, a comprehensive ICO investigation has found. The ICO said so-called “wealth screening” was one of three different ways both charities breached the Data Protection Act…
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7 DecemberVeterinary
One in three vets concerned they’ve seen illegal puppy imports
One in three vets who treat pets have seen puppies they believe have been illegally imported from overseas in the last year. These figures have been released by UK body for vets, the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession, which surveyed over 1,000 vets from across…
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Nov- 2016 -30 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Capone Campaign cracks down on back yard rabbit breeders
A new campaign hopes to tackle unlicensed rabbit breeders. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has launched the Capone Campaign with support from Pets Corner. It addresses fears that breeders in classified, online advertisements are not subject to regulations, legislation or welfare checks. Using bespoke software, the charity has analysed thousands of ‘rabbit for sale’…
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