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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Sep- 2016 -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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Aug- 2016 -15 AugustCurrent Affairs
Don’t call Fire Brigade for cats stuck in trees, says charity boss
A Freedom of Information request by Yorkshire Cat Rescue found that 29 cats in Humberside were rescued by emergency services between June 2015 and June 2016. In addition, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue came to the rescue of 12 cats. North Yorkshire responded to six calls about cats in distress. Sara Atkinson, founder…
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9 AugustCurrent Affairs
New report highlights problems with Dangerous Dogs Act
A new report from the RSPCA has exposed the flaws and ‘ineffectiveness’ of the breed specific law. The report, Breed Specific Legislation: A Dog’s Dinner, highlights that the RSPCA believes “Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has failed to meet its goals of improving public safety by reducing the number of dog bites…
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Jul- 2016 -20 JulyCurrent Affairs
Animal charity joins forces to stop cat killer
Cats Protection has created a useful advice leaflet in conjunction with Neighbourhood Watch and the RSPCA, advising owners on what to do if they think someone is acting suspiciously around cats in the area. The leaflet was created after a number of high-profile incidents involving suspicious cat deaths in Croydon,…
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15 JulyCurrent Affairs
Vets asked to watch out for domestic abuse
Vets are being asked to be vigilant with pets for signs of domestic abuse. Research shows dogs, cats and other pets owned by victims of domestic abuse can also be abused by the perpetrator according to independent charity Crimestoppers, A new crime-fighting campaign has been launched to urge vets, veterinary nurses…
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Jun- 2016 -29 JuneCurrent Affairs
Man barred from keeping horses following neglect
On June 27, a man from Norwich was given a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping equines for ten years. Three severely underweight mares were rescued by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and the RSPCA. Redwings Horse Sanctuary reported that in addition to the ten year ban, Gordon Perkis was sentenced to 12…
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28 JuneCurrent Affairs
Unlicensed pet trader forced to pay back benefits
A false benefits claimant who sold reptiles, amongst other pets, has been ordered to pay back £54,800 within three months or face a further 18 months in jail. Paul Dunn, 62 was jailed for three years in 2011 after being found in possession of Class A drugs with the intent…
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