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- 2025 -3 JanuaryVeterinary
RCVS congratulates vet recognised in New Years Honours list
The RCVS is congratulating Dr Amanda Jean Carson, a member of the RCVS (MRCVS), who received an MBE in the 2025 New Years Honours list. Carson received the honour for services to farming and the protection of rare breeds via her work for the Animal Plant and Health Agency, where…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilCharities
RSPCA celebrates 200th year with new brand and campaign
The RSPCA has announced the launch of a new brand for the first time in 50 years, alongside its For Every Kind campaign, to mark its 200th year. The campaign urges people to care about the lives of every animal and carry out one million acts of kindness for animals.…
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Jan- 2024 -8 JanuaryCharities
RSPCA marks 200th year with recruitment campaign
The RSPCA is set to mark its 200th anniversary with a campaign to recruit a million members of the public to help them “create a better world for every animal” during 2024. The charity was founded by anti-slavery campaigners William Wilberforce, Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin and theologian Arthur Broome in…
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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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