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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Jun- 2020 -19 JuneCharities
Scotland government clamps down on animal abusers, raising sentences to five years
Animal welfare charity, Battersea, has praised the Scottish Government and MSPs from across parliament for delivering on their “promise” to increase maximum sentences for the worst animal cruelty offences from 12 months to five years. The ‘Animals and Wildlife Bill’ first introduced in October last year, passed its third and…
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11 JuneCharities
Linnaeus donates thousands to animal charities
Practices across veterinary group Linnaeus have collectively donated £75,000 to charities affected by the pandemic this year. The group, which operates 39 primary care practices and 11 referral centres, made the decision to donate alongside its parent company Mars Veterinary Health Group. The total sum has been split across the…
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10 JuneCharities
Battersea responds to Labour’s call for sentencing bill to pass into law
Animal charity Battersea has responded to Labour’s call for the government to pass the long-awaited Animal Cruelty Sentencing Bill. The bill, which would see the maximum sentence for the worst offences of animal abuse increase from six months to five years in England and Wales, into law. The news comes…
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8 JuneCoronavirus
Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic
Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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8 JuneCharities
RSPCA supports calls for tougher sentences for animal abusers to be made law by autumn
Animal charity RSPCA has announced it is supporting calls for tougher sentences of up to five years in jail for the worst animal abusers to be made law by autumn. The charity revealed it deals with “some of the worst cases of neglect and cruelty “ and has “long campaigned”…
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4 JuneIndustry News
Natures Menu donates 42,000 food pouches
Natures Menu has donated over 42,000 pouches of cat food to animal charities across Norfolk, in efforts to support these centres amid the ongoing pandemic The recipients of food packages from the raw and natural pet food group include RSPCA West Norfolk, Feline Care Cat Rescue, Hallswood Animal Sanctuary and…
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May- 2020 -28 MayCharities
RSPCA reports rise in cats in care amid Covid-19 lockdown
Animal charity RSPCA has reported it has taken 324 cats into its care, more than any other pet, and fears that the situation is set to “get worse” since the Covid-19 lockdown was introduced. RSPCA said there is already an influx at this time of the year, but lockdown means…
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26 MayCoronavirus
UK faces ‘puppy shortage’ amid lockdown
The UK is reportedly facing a “puppy shortage” following an increased demand for pets amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown. According to the Financial Times, the sudden increase in demand has resulted in “soaring prices”, with reports that prices have been quoted at twice the level they were before the pandemic. …
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21 MayCharities
RSPCA hospitals treat 5,495 emergencies during lockdown
The RSPCA has revealed it treated 5,495 emergency cases across its animal hospitals and clinics since the beginning of lockdown. Its five animal hospitals and clinics have continued to operate, providing emergency care to thousands of animals rescued by frontline officers during the crisis. Since 23 March, its hospitals in…
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13 MayCharities
Keep unneutered cats indoors, urge animal charities
The RSPCA has warned that a current cat overpopulation across the UK could “get worse” with lockdown with the birth of “hundreds” of unwanted kittens. In light of this, animal welfare charities across the UK are now urging the owners of unneutered cats to help prevent a new ‘kitten season’.…
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