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 -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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17 NovemberCharities
RSPCA braces for ‘toughest Christmas yet’
The RSPCA said it is bracing for its “toughest Christmas yet”, amid fears that the fallout and financial struggles brought by the pandemic will lead to more pets being abandoned or neglected this winter. In light of this, the charity has launched a new Christmas campaign entitled ‘Join the Christmas…
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Oct- 2020 -21 OctoberCharities
RSPCA warns rise in ‘starter pets’ could lead to rise in neglect
The RSPCA has issued a warning over the interest in ‘starter pets’ during lockdown, which often lead to an increase in neglect due to their complex needs. Google searches for small pets to buy during lockdown soared compared to the year before, with ‘rabbits for sale’ searches more than tripling…
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8 OctoberIndustry News
Recession fears could lead to ‘dog welfare crisis’, RSPCA warns
The RSPCA is warning that the looming recession and growing trend of ‘‘lockdown puppies’’ will hit struggling rescue centres in the coming months and lead to a ‘‘dog welfare crisis’’. During lockdown, the charity identified that Google searches for ‘‘puppies near me’’ increased by 650% in July, five times higher…
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Sep- 2020 -14 SeptemberCharities
RSPCA calls for clampdown as puppy imports soar
The RSPCA has called for a change to the law to stop the importation of puppies from abroad, which has “soared” during lockdown. The latest summer figures, released by the Government in response to a parliamentary question, show that numbers of licences issued for the commercial import of dogs rose…
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8 SeptemberRetailers
Pet boutique to open in Folkestone
A new pet boutique is set to open its doors in Folkestone, after its opening was initially delayed by the coronavirus crisis. Local resident Debbie Convery will now open Not for Humans, after being “inspired” by local residents who helped her find her missing dog. Convery told Kent Online: “Two…
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3 SeptemberManufacturers
Webbox donates to RSPCA branches
Webbox announced it has donated over 9,000 meals to animals currently housed across RSPCA’s branches. The pet supply group warned that animal charities have been “drastically impacted” by the pandemic, partly due to factors such as the closure of charity shops, cancellation of fundraising events and donors having less disposable…
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Jul- 2020 -23 JulyGovernment & Legislation
Vets and celebrities campaign against ‘petfishing’
Vets, charities and celebrities have come together with a newly-launched government campaign to warn prospective pet owners against unknowingly buying pets from “unscrupulous” sellers following a rise in pet demand. An open letter signed by celebrities including Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady and Amanda Holden, and supported by charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home,…
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8 JulyCharities
RSPCA braces for abandonment spike
The RSPCA has said it is “bracing” itself for a spate of abandoned animal cases over the summer. An abandonment peak is “typically” seen in the summer, the RSPCA said, with 16,519 animals reported abandoned between June and August of last year, accounting for 30% of all cases. However, the…
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