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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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryGovernment & Legislation
RSPCA urges government to pass Animal Welfare Bill
The RSPCA is urging government parties in both England and Wales to pass a bill that will see animal abusers maximum prison sentence rise from six months to five years. Currently, the Welsh government has laid a legislative consent memorandum (LCM) which would allow provisions in the Animal Welfare (Sentencing)…
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19 FebruaryCharities
RSPCA to expand food bank partnership
RSPCA has announced it will expand its food bank partnership to cover nearly the whole of Lancashire as well as new plans to include parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. Last November, the charity’s pet food bank operation made the decision to link-up with food banks in the area…
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15 FebruaryCharities
Imports of dogs into the UK more than doubles amid lockdown
The number of dogs being commercially imported into the UK has risen by more than 50% during lockdown. According to the RSPCA, imports from Romania have grown by 67% from 19,489 to 32,525 as the demand for puppies soared in the UK. Annual statistics released by the Animal and Plant…
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11 FebruaryCharities
RSPCA calls for donations to Pets at Home fundraiser
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling on the public for donations to Pet at Home’s annual fundraiser. Every year, the charity teams up with the pet product to raise money and awareness for animal welfare. The public are able to make donations through…
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10 FebruaryCharities
RSPCA warns of dog ear cropping rise
The RSPCA has warned about a surge in the illegal practice of dog ear cropping over the past year. The latest figures released this week by the charity has shown a 621% increase in the number of reports of ear cropping in the last six years. From 2015 to 2020,…
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9 FebruaryCharities
SSPCA issues update on ‘bogus inspectors’ stealing animals
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has issued an update about “bogus inspectors” after receiving intelligence from a member of the public. The charity revealed that on 4 February 2021 it had learnt of people posing as inspectors to dupe people into handing over their…
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8 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
BBC defends dog grooming show
The BBC has come out in defence of Pooch Perfect, its new dog competition reality show hosted by actress Sheridan Smith. The broadcaster’s latest output has come under fire from viewers for setting a “bad example” for dog owners. In a statement, the BBC said: “Grooming is a healthy and…
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4 FebruaryCharities
RSPCA Cymru relieved Animal Welfare Bill passes committee stage
RSPCA Cymru has expressed its relief that the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has passed its committee stage. The charity has been calling for tougher sentencing for the worst animal abusers for years – and hopes that MPs from across the parties will come together to pass the Bill for the…
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2 FebruaryCharities
RSPCA gives ‘cautious welcome’ to Welsh puppy selling regulation
The RSPCA has said it is giving a “cautious welcome” to new regulations laid by the Welsh government which aim to end third party selling of young puppies and kittens in Wales. Under the new proposals, anyone who wants to sell pets in Wales has to meet minimum animal welfare…
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Nov- 2020 -24 NovemberCharities
RSPCA calls for ‘Christmas crackdown’ on puppy smuggling
The RSPCA has called for a “crackdown” on puppy imports as a new survey by the group found that more than one in ten people are planning to buy a dog this festive season. The organisation has stated it is concerned that a “record” number of dogs could be imported…
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