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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Jun- 2016 -13 JuneCurrent Affairs
Guinea pig found in filthy hamster cage
A guinea pig was found hurt and dumped in a small, filthy hamster cage near some bins on an estate in Hemel Hempstead, according to the RSPCA. The boar was found dumped next to a lamppost and a rubbish area by a block of flats on Perry Green in the…
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10 JuneCurrent Affairs
Lost cat rescued from the Victoria Line
Lucky the cat has been discovered in the London Underground three days after escaping from her owner’s cat carrier. The pet disappeared at Green Park Underground Station on June 5. She was spotted chasing a mouse on the tracks of the Victoria Line by a Transport for London worker in the early hours of June 10.…
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8 JuneCurrent Affairs
48% think Britain’s cat population is out of control
48 percent of people questioned by the Big Yorkshire Cat Rescue Survey believe that Britain’s cat population is out of control. 61 percent noticed an increase in the number of homeless cats. 92 percent want to see a crack-down on owners releasing unwanted cats into the wild. The survey asked participants who they…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Animal traffickers plead guilty to ten offences
A pair of animal traffickers have each pleaded guilty to ten offences, reported the RSPCA. The charity had investigated the pair, who were trafficking dogs into England from eastern Europe and selling them to unsuspecting members of the public. On June 2, at Manchester Crown Court, Laura Kiseliova and Raimondas Titas pleaded guilty to a…
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May- 2016 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Dogs from puppy farms are more aggressive and fearful
Dogs that are bred on puppy farms have been found to be more aggressive, more fearful of other dogs and more likely to suffer separation anxiety as adults than dogs from reputable breeders, new research has shown. Animal scientists at Newcastle University have presented the first UK study looking at…
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23 MayCurrent Affairs
‘Thousands’ of dangerous animals kept as pets in the UK
Crocodiles, zebras, lions, tigers and cobras are just some of the wild animals kept legally on private property across the UK, figures have revealed. More than 300 venomous cobras, vipers and rattlesnakes are owned by members of the public, an investigation by the Press Association has found. Big cats including 13 tigers, two…
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13 MayCurrent Affairs
Expected increase of ‘forgotten fish’
Animal charity, the RSPCA is bracing itself for an expected influx of unwanted fish following the release of children’s film Finding Dory. Over the last five years the RSPCA has collected almost 10,000 fish following calls from members of the public about their welfare and is expecting further unwanted and…
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12 MayEvents
Rabbit Welfare Week promotes #BuddiesForBunnies
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) takes place on June 18-26, to promote rabbit care, help bunnies find buddies and tap into the 0.8 million pet rabbit owners across the UK. The #BuddiesForBunnies campaign will take centre stage this year. The 57 per cent of rabbit owners who own single rabbits (PDSA PAW…
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11 MayCurrent Affairs
Fears raised over series of cat shootings
The RSPCA has appealed for information regarding a series of cat shootings in Essex. On April 20, 15-year-old black cat, Roger, died after being shot, stamped on and thrown into a field in Great Bentley. On 22 April, vets reported a possible shooting to the RSPCA after discovering a pellet while operated on Alfie, a injured…
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10 MayCurrent Affairs
£100,000 food donation from Spectrum Brands
Spectrum Brands, owners of the IAMS and Eukanuba brands in the UK and Europe, has made £100,000 of charitable donations to three animal rescue charities. Local shelters across the UK for the Retired Greyhound Trust, RSPCA and Pebbles Legacy will benefit from IAMS and Eukanuba cat and dog food. Annaliese Reekie,…
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