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- 2023 -30 NovemberPet Owners
Pet Food Partnership provides over a million meals to UK pets
The Pet Food Partnership, comprising Battersea, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and FareShare, and supported by Petplan, has recently passed the significant milestone of one million meals provided to dogs and cats in England, Scotland and Wales. To date the programme has provided the equivalent of 1,043,095 meals, approximately 154…
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May- 2023 -18 MayRetailers
PetPlace unveils revamped store at Llangefni
PetPlace has opened its doors to its 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store, following renovations. The opening of the new store featured an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, microchipping clinics, brand discounts and a host of games and activities for pets and their owners. “World-renowned” animal psychologist Roger Mugford,…
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Dec- 2022 -2 DecemberFeatures
Purina’s passion shines through as it launches new commitments to pets, people and the planet
Known for delivering consistently high-quality pet nutrition for over 125 years, Europe’s leading pet care company, Purina, is also passionate about creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them. This passion has led to the launch of six new Purina Commitments, which address key social impact areas.…
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Oct- 2022 -4 OctoberCharities
RSPCA appoints McAdams as official pet food partner
The RSPCA has appointed McAdams, an ultra-premium pet food made using ethically sourced whole free-range meats, as its official pet food partner. Available exclusively to the independent pet trade, the McAdams partnership will see dogs and cats within the care of the RSPCA’s UK rehoming centres, being fed the McAdams…
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Jul- 2022 -11 JulyIndustry News
80% support animal welfare being protected by law, survey finds
Eight out of ten people in England support animal welfare being protected by law, according to a new YouGov survey of over 4,000 UK adults. It comes as the RSPCA has teamed up with the Scottish SPCA to launch a landmark new Animal Kindness Index, emphasising the importance of further…
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8 JulyCharities
RSPCA warns of ‘spike’ in animal cruelty over summer
New figures have shown that the RSPCA sees a “spike” in reports of cruelty during the summer months. The charity has now warned that with pet ownership on the rise, coupled with ongoing financial pressures, it is “braced for a summer of suffering”. While the RSPCA typically receives around 90,000…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilIndustry News
Yappy.com joins national Safe Pet and People campaign
Canine gift brand Yappy.com has become the latest organisation to join the national Safe Pets and People campaign. The campaign, which is currently backed by the RSPCA, iPET Network, The Groomers Spotlight and Street Paws is calling for mandatory first aid qualifications for all pet professionals. Safe Pets and People…
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11 AprilIndustry News
RSPCA offers new guidance to pet-owners amid rising costs
The RSPCA has launched new guidance for worried pet owners to help them through the ongoing cost of living crisis after it warned that the cost increases could impact pet-owners’ abilities to take care of their pets. The charity revealed it received 3,644 calls last year (2021) categorised as ‘help…
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchGovernment & Legislation
Government unveils new reforms to pet microchipping regulations
The Government has unveiled its new reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England. It revealed the proposals will make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dogs with their owners. Improvements include faster access for approved users and regular reminders for keeping records updated which will help improve…
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17 MarchCurrent Affairs
RSPCA donates £20k to help animals in Ukraine
The RSPCA has pledged £20k to international animal charity Four Paws’ appeal for donations to help animals in Ukraine. Contributions to international charity will be channelled towards local Ukrainian organisations which are working hard on the ground in the country to care for animals – from dogs who have been…
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