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- 2016 -29 JanuaryEditorial
Watch out pets! Storm blows rabbit onto roof
A rabbit was rescued from the roof of a bungalow in Omagh, County Tyrone on Friday morning. Bumper was catapulted to the top of a care home when his hutch was blown over during Storm Gertrude. The local fire service rescued the pet, as the care home’s staff were unable to access the…
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19 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Snake and lizard found mutilated in woodland
The RSPCA is appealing for information after the bodies of a royal python and a monitor lizard were found dumped in woodland in St Albans on 10 January. Both animals, each around a metre in length, had clean incisions all the way along the undersides of their bodies and their…
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Dec- 2015 -22 DecemberEditorial
Dog dumped in bag just days before Christmas
A Jack Russell terrier was found abandoned in a bag for life on the side of the road in Stoke-on-Trent just days before Christmas. The dog was suffering from a potentially deadly infection in her uterus. RSPCA inspectors have been appealing for information. They fear the dog was abandoned for a couple…
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11 DecemberEditorial
7% spend more on pets than children at Christmas
Animal lovers within the UK may spend up to £250 million on pets’ presents this Christmas, claims a recent survey from the RSPCA. Nine out of ten pet owners polled by the charity said they would be buying their pet a festive gift. 43 percent also aimed to purchase presents for others on…
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8 DecemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA teams rescue animals in flooded areas
Cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and people were rescued by four teams of specially trained RSPCA officers during Storm Desmond. 20 flood trained officers travelling from across England and Wales to join their colleagues in Cumbria and Northumberland to assist the ongoing rescue operation. So far, the teams have assisted with securing the safety of…
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3 DecemberEvents
Ceva opens nominations for animal welfare awards
Do you know an animal welfare hero? Help your favourite pet-lovers gain the recognition they deserve in Ceva’s upcoming annual awards. Ceva’s 2016 Animal Welfare Awards will celebrate the achievements of inspirational people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries. Welfare heroes can be of any age and come from anywhere in the world. They can be nominated for…
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Oct- 2015 -22 OctoberCelebrities
Winners announced for the 2015 Animal Hero Awards
Animal lovers and TV stars gathered to celebrate the Animal Hero Awards in London last night. As a special surprise for guests, Actor Ricky Gervais also arrived to accept an award presented by Dr Brian May for Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare. Ricky received his standing ovation as he collected…
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16 OctoberEditorial
‘Puppies are being traded like scrap’ says RSPCA
The UK spent nearly £4.6 billion on pets last year. The lucrative industry is home to professionals with a passion for animals. Most are highly concerned with welfare needs. Sadly, a small money-hungry minority have been shown to exploit dogs and other pets for financial gain, with no concern for…
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5 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Poorly chicken has clucky escape in cashino after getting lost in London
RSPCA were called to the rescue after finding a chicken so thirsty she was forced to drink from toilet. A lost, poorly chicken made her way to a cashino in a busy area of London in search of a bit of luck. The bird was found at a 24-hour gaming shop…
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Sep- 2015 -4 SeptemberEditorial
Pet in danger? Don’t call us, says London Fire Brigade
Pet Gazette is as guilty as any other industry magazine. We love stories of heroic emergency crews rushing to animals’ rescue. However, the London Fire Brigade has made an impassioned plea – it does not want to hear from the owners of kittens stuck in trees. The organisation is…
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