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- 2021 -10 DecemberBusiness
RSPCA calls for ‘mandatory’ first aid training for pet professionals
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and other industry experts are calling for mandatory first aid qualifications for all UK pet professionals. The organisations recently endorsed the ‘Safe Pets and People’ campaign, which aims to highlight the fact that currently, people caring for pets in…
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3 DecemberCurrent Affairs
RSPCA raises concerns over rising abandonments this winter
The RSPCA has announced welfare concerns as the charity “braces” for a surge of abandoned and neglected animals this winter as pet ownership soared during lockdown. Last December, the RSPCA said it still received one call every minute, one report of an abandoned animal every hour, and took 70 rescue…
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Nov- 2021 -22 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
Gov brings forward Kept Animals Bill plans
The government has announced plans to bring forward a new criminal offence for pet abduction in its Kept Animals Bill. The bill which was first introduced in September, will see offenders face up to five years in prison for dog abduction offences. Prior to this new offence, pet theft was…
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11 NovemberIndustry News
PFMA holds annual convention
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has held its first “face-to-face” annual convention for over two years. Guests gathered at the Kimpton Hotel in Fitzrovia to celebrate 50 years of PFMA, the valuable role of pets in society and debate the Industry’s role in working towards a sustainable future. Pet…
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1 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
The Animal Health and Welfare Board secures six new members
Biosecurity minister Lord Benyon has announced the appointment of six new members to the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England. The appointments of Peter Laurie, Emma Slawinski, Gwyn Jones, James Russell, John Reed and Charles Sercombe will take immediate effect, they will serve for three years and will support…
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Oct- 2021 -19 OctoberPet Owners
RSPCA launches #BangOutOfOrder campaign
The RSPCA has announced its new campaign launch after its concerns for the wellbeing of animals ahead of firework night on 5 November. Over the last five years, the RSPCA revealed it has received 1,621 calls about fireworks and it “fears” this year could be worse if many more people…
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Aug- 2021 -13 AugustCharities
RSPCA reveals extent of ‘brutal’ knife attacks on animals
The RSPCA has revealed the extent of “brutal” attacks and deliberate cruelty towards animals, many of whom have been slashed and stabbed in “shocking attacks”, as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. The animal charity said it receives 130 reports of knife attacks on animals each year on average,…
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9 AugustCharities
RSPCA launches rehoming campaign for nervous cats
The RSPCA has announced the launch of a new rehoming campaign to help find homes for ‘farm cats’ and who prefer to be outdoors, as well as other nervous cats. The project aims to help cats who need less human interaction than a typical domestic cat, as well as educate…
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Jul- 2021 -2 JulyCharities
RSPCA launches ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaign
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has launched its ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ campaign to tackle animal abuse. The campaign is in response to the charity receiving almost 100,000 reports of intentional harm to animals over the past five years. July has been the busiest month…
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Jun- 2021 -25 JuneManufacturers
Purina donates £50k to RSPCA’s behaviorist team
Purina has donated £50,000 to the RSPCA’s behaviorist team which will help provide 101 dogs with behavioural support. The petcare company said its support for the RSPCA team comes at a time when the charity “fears training and socialisation” may be needed now more than ever with the “surge in…
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