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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Nov- 2021 -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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10 JuneCharities
RSPCA welcomes ‘landmark bill’ which will see end to live exports
RSPCA has welcomed a ‘landmark bill’ which will end live exports after its 50-year campaign to tackle puppy imports. Published on 8 June, the highlights in the Kept Animals Bill include a proposal to end live exports of animals, tougher regulations on the imports of puppies, powers to restrict the…
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4 JuneManufacturers
Purina report outlines future trends in petcare market
A new Purina report has outlined eight trends that will reportedly impact the future of petcare. The third Purina in Society Report, which also details emerging challenges for the petcare industry, outlined the trends as: Increase of pet ownership Changes to the future of work as a result of the…
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May- 2021 -20 MayCharities
RSPCA warns gov not to ‘sell out’ animal welfare in Australia trade deal
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is warning the government not to “sell out” animal welfare in its post-Brexit trade deal with Australia. There are lower legal animal welfare standards in Australia, including barren battery cages for hens, chlorinated chicken, growth hormone treatment for beef…
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17 MayCharities
RSPCA praises Sentience Bill, calls for ‘meaningful’ committee
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has issued praise for the government’s new Animal Sentience Bill, which ensures animal sentience is legally recognised in the country. The subject of animal sentience was the only issue that was not carried over as the UK left the…
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