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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Dec- 2014 -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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Mar- 2014 -17 MarchCurrent Affairs
Dogs and Cats rehomed by Pets At Home
The UK’s biggest animal charities are putting animals up for adoption at chain store Pets At Home. Charities such as the RSPCA and Battersea Dogs & Cats have gone into partnership with Pets At Home which has seen animals on display in stores, available for an ‘adoption fee’. The announcement…
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Jun- 2013 -28 JuneEvents
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer creates the world’s first fine dining dish for cats
“Chat Délices” created by celebrity chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer, in conjunction with MORE TH>N Pet Insurance, is the first-ever fine dining dish for felines. Designed as a special treat for the discerning cats of the UK, the dish wouldn’t look out of place on the menu of a Michelin-starred restaurant with its…
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12 JuneTrade Organisations
Find a home-from-home for pets with myDogBuddy
The launch of a new boarding service for dogs has been announced by myDogBuddy, that allows like-minded dog lovers to look after owners’ pets while they are away. myDogBuddy is aimed at those looking for high quality trusted dog sitters that will provide a homely environment for pets whether the…
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May- 2013 -1 MayScience
RVC research highlights urgent welfare issues for pet dogs
Research from the Royal Veterinary College has highlighted urgent issues that need to be rectified for the improvement of pet dog welfare in Britain. These include owners’ lack of awareness of welfare needs, poor health due to obesity, inherited disease or exaggerated physical features, intensive and unregulated puppy rearing and…
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Mar- 2013 -1 MarchCurrent Affairs
Number of Britons abandoning pets proliferating
Increasing numbers of people are abandoning pets bought on impulse after discovering the amount of time, money and effort needed to care for them, Pets4Homes has revealed. According to RSPCA figures, at least 100 pets are dumped by their owners every day. Pets4Homes found that increasingly popular exotic pets, such…
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Feb- 2013 -28 FebruaryEvents
BVA president outlines value of vets at annual dinner
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Peter Jones used his annual London dinner speech to call on the Government, parliamentarians and other stakeholders to see the value in vets. During the speech, Jones addressed issues such as the horsemeat scandal, the BVA’s call for clearer welfare labelling measures; dog welfare; and…
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