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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Mar- 2022 -17 MarchCurrent Affairs
RSPCA donates £20k to help animals in Ukraine
The RSPCA has pledged £20k to international animal charity Four Paws’ appeal for donations to help animals in Ukraine. Contributions to international charity will be channelled towards local Ukrainian organisations which are working hard on the ground in the country to care for animals – from dogs who have been…
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Jan- 2022 -28 JanuaryCharities
RSPCA to make UK ‘global leader’ for animal welfare
After a successful first year of its new strategy, the RSPCA has announced its upcoming plans to make the UK a global leader for animal welfare. It revealed the new strategy saw “many successes” such as tougher sentencing for animal abusers, increasing supporter numbers and the introduction of flexible working…
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13 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
IPET Network calls for mandatory dog grooming education
The iPET Network has renewed calls for mandatory further education legislation in dog grooming after a cockapoo tragically died after being left in a cage dryer. Kilmarnock puppy Harry, died after suffering heat stroke when he went to a Scottish groomer, with the incident leading to a petition. Qualification provider…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberCharities
RSPCA fears animal neglect will rise this Christmas
87% of it’s frontline rescuers fear neglect of pets will rise this festive season, according to the RSPCA’s survey results. Rescuers fear that the rise in pet ownership during the pandemic and pets bought on impulse will result in more animals being neglected this year. Some 84% are also concerned…
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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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