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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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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Jan- 2022 -28 JanuaryCharities
RSPCA to make UK ‘global leader’ for animal welfare
After a successful first year of its new strategy, the RSPCA has announced its upcoming plans to make the UK a global leader for animal welfare. It revealed the new strategy saw “many successes” such as tougher sentencing for animal abusers, increasing supporter numbers and the introduction of flexible working…
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13 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
IPET Network calls for mandatory dog grooming education
The iPET Network has renewed calls for mandatory further education legislation in dog grooming after a cockapoo tragically died after being left in a cage dryer. Kilmarnock puppy Harry, died after suffering heat stroke when he went to a Scottish groomer, with the incident leading to a petition. Qualification provider…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberCharities
RSPCA fears animal neglect will rise this Christmas
87% of it’s frontline rescuers fear neglect of pets will rise this festive season, according to the RSPCA’s survey results. Rescuers fear that the rise in pet ownership during the pandemic and pets bought on impulse will result in more animals being neglected this year. Some 84% are also concerned…
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