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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May- 2016 -6 MayCurrent Affairs
Puppy dealer jailed after selling dying dogs
Puppy dealer, Grace Banks, aged 29, of Manchester, has been convicted of four offences after appearing at Oldham Magistrates’ Court in March. On May 6, she was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court to a total of nine months in jail. She was also disqualified from keeping all animals for life.…
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6 MayCurrent Affairs
Never leave dogs in hot cars, reminds RSPCA
Following reports of rising temperatures, the RSPCA has warned pet owners to ensure animals are comfortable in the heat. The charity has reminded the public not to leave any animal in a car or caravan, or in a conservatory or outbuilding, where temperatures can quickly rise to 47C which can result in…
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4 MayCurrent Affairs
Kitten abandoned in taped-shut shoe box
A six-week-old kitten has been rescued by the RSPCA after she was abandoned in Essex, in a shoebox that had been taped shut. Loubi the kitten, short for Louboutin, was found by a member of the public in a bus stop outside a garden centre in South Road, South Ockenden. A member of…
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Apr- 2016 -22 AprilCurrent Affairs
RSPCA releases video of man punching dog
The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a man was captured on camera punching a dog. On April 17, a member of the public was parked up at the seafront in Margate, Kent, when he heard the sound of a dog in distress. He saw a man leading a black…
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21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Croydon Cat Killer strikes again
The so-called Croydon Cat Killer is alleged to have claimed two more victims in a three-day time frame. It is believed that over 50 cats across London may have been mutilated by the serial cat killer. With bodies being found dumped across north London and Surrey. The deaths were reported by…
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19 AprilCurrent Affairs
Hertfordshire’s illegal puppy trade
The bodies of more than a dozen puppies have been discovered dumped in Hogg End Lane, St Albans, over the course of several months. The RSPCA was called on February 27, after a member of the public spotted the bodies on the verge. An animal collection officer (ACO) attended the scene and found…
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14 AprilCurrent Affairs
Shot Staffordshire cat left with punctured organs
The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information following the shooting of one-year-old cat, Mukka, in Staffordshire. On April 12, Mukka dragged himself to his home in Newcastle Under Lyme and collapsed in front of his owner, Jamie Whittingham The ginger and white cat was rushed to the vets where it was confirmed that…
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13 AprilCurrent Affairs
Nearly 5,000 “dangerous” dogs seized by Police
Police seized almost 5,000 dogs suspected of being banned breeds over the past three years in England and Wales, according to the BBC. An outcry from the RSPCA about the law has been reported as they claim dogs should be based on behaviour rather than the breed. Breeds banned in the…
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8 AprilEditorial
The growing craze for small dog breeds
Australian dog owners are opting for smaller pets, claims recent research from the University of Sydney. Findings published in the journal Canine Genetics and Epidemiology suggest that Oz has fallen in love with brachycephalic breeds such as pugs and bulldogs. The report, which was co-authored by Professor Paul McGreevy and PhD candidate Kendy Teng, looked into changes…
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8 AprilEvents
Winners named for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2016
On April 6 2016, the annual Ceva Animal Welfare Awards paid tribute to people who improve the lives of animals. A celebration at the Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, announced the winning candidates across the seven award categories. Judges included Christopher Laurence MBE BVSc and James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, who selected winners from an exciting selection…
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