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- 2017 -16 MarchIndustry News
Couple jailed for selling sick puppies
A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…
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Feb- 2017 -24 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Gumtree responds to puppy smuggling sellers
Gumtree has responded to the claim that two puppy smugglers sold pets on its website. Two Southport residents, originally from Hungary, were subject to question when a concerned member of the public contacted trading standards. Anna Balintova, and Ladislav Balint, registered the puppies in Hungary when they were 7-9 weeks…
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20 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
1,000 chicks abandoned in a field
A sea of day-old chicks were left abandoned in a field in Cambridgeshire. Members of the public spotted about 1,000 chicks running around Crowland, near Peterborough last Friday. The RSPCA has launched an investigation into the incident. RSPCA inspector Justin Stubbs said: “I have never seen anything like it, it…
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7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
RSPCA to keep powers of prosecution
Private prosecutions will continue to be made by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a new report reveals. MPs called for the government to lessen the prosecution power of the RSPCA in November 2016 so it only acted in exceptional cases. This followed allegations of pets being wrongly taken from homes…
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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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