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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Jul- 2015 -6 JulyCurrent Affairs
Grazia article sparks criticism from pet lovers
Grazia’s UK magazine has found itself at the centre of controversy after a recent issue discussed breeding pets as a source “extra pocket money”. The article prompted a flurry of criticism on social media from concerned readers. Cats Protection and the RSPCA were among organisations to express their disappointment. Although the…
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May- 2015 -6 MayEvents
Free Rabbit Health Checks in May For Rabbit Awareness Week
Pet owners can make the most of free rabbit health checks this May as Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) springs back into action at the London Pet Show. This year’s RAW (9th – 17th May) focuses on ‘Room for Rabbits’ and improving the environment for the nation’s estimated one million pet…
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Mar- 2015 -24 MarchEvents
Rabbit Awareness Week Hops Back Into Action 9-17th May
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 2015 springs into action again this year (9th – 17th May) at the London Pet Show, aiming to highlight the health and welfare needs of one of the nation’s most popular pets. To mark the occasion, organisers are calling on the Pet and Vet industries and communities…
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Jan- 2015 -28 JanuaryRetailers
Pets at Homes VIP Club Customer Scheme Raises £2 MILLION for Animal Charities
More than 560 animal charities across the UK are celebrating after receiving more than £2 million over the past 18 months thanks to generous Pets at Home’s customers. The donations, shared between both national and local independent animal charities on a monthly basis, have been raised by the Pet retailer’s…
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23 JanuaryEditorial
RISING NUMBER OF ABANDONED CATS
The number of abandoned cats is on the rise, reports Keighley-based charity, Yorkshire Cat Rescue. In 2014 the organisation rescued 865 cats and kittens, compared with 688 the previous year. On some occasions as many as seven cats at a time were dumped in boxes outside the centre’s gates. Founder…
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Dec- 2014 -11 DecemberEditorial
Pets More Popular Than In-laws
It may be a very merry Christmas. Brits are expected to spend a staggering 47 million on their pets this holiday, says The Express. The total could be up to five times higher if you include festive foodie treats. For the pet sector these figures prove something we’ve known for…
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4 DecemberEditorial
Street Art Aims To Save Dogs
2010 is a year that always sticks in my mind. The RSPCA announced the shocking statistic that three dogs were abandoned every hour over Christmas. There’s a similar story every December as a percentage of pets bought as presents are returned or left without a home. Over 30 years after…
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Oct- 2014 -23 OctoberEditorial
Bangs, Flashes But (Hopefully) No Whimpers
Remember, remember the fifth of November, says a children’s nursery rhyme. But, as pet retailers know, the bangs and flashes are no longer restricted to a single day. Firework season can begin a week or more beforehand, bringing with it a steady stream of people searching for ways to calm…
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23 OctoberEvents
RSPCA Helps Fight Firework Fear
The RSPCA is issuing advice for pet owners in the run up to another busy bonfire night season. The charity regularly receives hundreds of calls about fireworks in October and November, when bonfire night and Diwali celebrations are in full swing. In 2013 the RSPCA received 310 calls relating to…
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8 OctoberIndustry News
The Pet Charity auctions Trustees at Pet Industry Federation Forum & Awards 2014!
The Pet Charity is the national, public-facing body that promotes the joy and benefits pets have on society and it will be auctioning two of its trustees at this year’s Pet Industry Federation Forum & Awards to be put to work in the winners’ businesses. Renowned within the pet industry,…
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