SSPCA
This coverage focuses on the Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) and its role in animal welfare, rescue, enforcement, and education across Scotland. Pet Gazette reports on SSPCA campaigns, legislative advocacy, shelter operations, and partnerships with pet businesses and communities. Coverage supports pet trade professionals looking to understand or collaborate with SSPCA initiatives, particularly in areas related to rehoming, responsible pet ownership, and sector-wide welfare standards.
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Nov- 2019 -7 NovemberVeterinary
SSPCA launches โAssured Puppy Breeder Schemeโ
The SSPCA have announced the launch of its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme. This free scheme will mark the SSPCAโs โongoing efforts to tackle the illegal puppy tradeโ. The voluntary scheme will put emphasis on responsible breeding puppy breeding, and will be made available to every dog breeder in Scotland. The…
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Dec- 2016 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
HMRC cracks down on illicit dog trading
Criminals are cashing-in on theย demand for dogs by selling them on the black market. According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), dealers are failing to pay any tax on their earnings from the trade, while in many cases the animals are mistreated. HMRC is targeting the dishonest minority of traders…
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Sep- 2016 -6 SeptemberLatest News
Over 2000 people attend aquatic store launch at Garden Centre
Onย September 3-4, over 2000 peopleย attended the launch of a new Fishkeeper Scotland storeย inย Edinburgh at Dobbies Melville. Fishkeepers and hobbyists queued from 8am and helped the staff raise funds for two charities: the Sick Kids Hospital and the SSPCA. Colin Christian, Fishkeeper Scotlandโs regional director, said: โWe are delighted that visitors…
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6 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Over 2000 people attend aquatic store launch
Onย September 3-4, over 2000 peopleย attended the launch of a new Fishkeeper Scotland storeย inย Edinburgh at Dobbies Melville. Fishkeepers and hobbyists queued from 8am and helped the staff raise funds for two charities: the Sick Kids Hospital and the SSPCA. Colin Christian, Fishkeeper Scotland’s regional director, said: โWe are delighted that visitors…
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