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- 2016 -25 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Concern raised over teacup puppies
Concerns have been raised about ‘teacup’ dogs and the way they are bred. Animal experts are calling on potential owners to think twice before purchasing one, due to the health problems they suffer with. The cute-looking pets are not a specific breed but instead a regular dog breed that has…
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17 OctoberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA fears hundreds of bonfire night calls
The RSPCA expects to receive hundreds of calls during the firework period in 2016. Over the last few years, the charity has been contacted multiple times in October and November in connection to fireworks. 2015: 436 calls 2014: 364 calls 2013: 310 calls 2012: 326 calls Retailers can help pet…
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6 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Puppy farmers convicted of fraud
An Essex puppy dealer has been found guilty and is due to be sentenced alongside other conspirators. The dealers have pleaded pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with the breeding and selling of sick and dying puppies. Teresa Wade of Ship Lane, Aveley, in Essex, pleaded guilty to one offence of…
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3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Average dog left alone for six weeks of the year
Dogs are left at home on their own for six weeks a year by UK pet owners, according to new research. A poll conducted by AnimalFriends.co.uk revealed that animals are left alone for an average of 981 hours each year and 37 percent of dog owners leave their pet…
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3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Cyclists find cats abandoned in New Forest
On September 25, cyclists in the New Forest found two adult cats dumped in pet carriers beside a private home in Burley. The RSPCA is now caring for the cats. The cats were collected by Jo Blackburn, an RSPCA animal welfare officer (AWO): “These poor little cats were dumped by a fence…
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Sep- 2016 -28 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Forthglade launches ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’
Forthglade has launched a new project to help raise funds and awareness of UK animal welfare charities. Every month, five UK animal charities or rescue centres will be supported by new initiative ‘A Good Cause For Happy Paws’. Charities are invited to get in touch via a dedicated Charity Applications web page www.forthglade.com/charity-application/ where they…
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28 SeptemberPet Owners
Man admits leaving dogs to die in hot car
A man has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to three dogs. They all died having been left in a car on a day in June 2016. The RSPCA has warned the public of the dangers of leaving pets in vehicles on hot days Jonathan Theobald of Peterborough appeared at…
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14 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Bengal cat fatally injured in shooting at Corfe Castle
The RSPCA has appealed for information, after a five year old Bengal cat was shot with an air gun in Corfe Castle, Wareham. On September 1, Indie returned home with severe injuries only an hour after being let out by his owner. Indy was taken straight to the PDSA in Bournemouth. Vets attempted to save him…
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9 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Dog from puppy farm named Rescue Animal of the Year
Lucy, the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has been named Rescue Animal of the Year at the Animal Hero Awards 2016. The fourth annual Animal Hero Awards were run by the Daily Mirror in partnership with the RSPCA. They took place on September 7 at Grosvenor House, Park Lane. Lucy was nominated for…
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6 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Almost all companion animal vets asked to euthanise healthy pets
98 percent of vets have been asked to euthanise a healthy pet, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information came from the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey. The poll of 700 vets across the UK highlighted the difficulties faced by vets every day. 53 percent of the vets surveyed said…
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