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Leading animal welfare charities and vets have joined forces to warn unsuspecting animal lovers about buying a new furry friend this Christmas, partic
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02/12/2024 London
The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) is extremely concerned about the rising popularity of acquiring pets advertised for sale on social media.
15/11/2024
For the last 14 years, working with one of the UK’s leading research companies, YouGov, PDSA has collected data annually through a nationally represen
18/06/2024 LONDON
PAAG is delighted that the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) has launched an update to the Good Practice Code for the Welfare o
09/05/2024 LONDON
Cats Protection’s CATS (Cats and Their Stats) Report 2023 has found that the online marketplace for cats has continued to grow, with 71% of cats purch
13/12/2023
Owning a pet can be incredibly rewarding but the cost of keeping animals healthy and happy is a long-term financial commitment. We understand that as
17/04/2023
PAAG is pleased to see the Government’s latest announcement regarding the microchipping of Cats As part of the Government’s Action Plan for Animal W
28/03/2023 England
Leading online classified retailer prohibits sale of rabbits, as other charities join the call for legislation change as UK is gripped by rabbit welfa
17/03/2023
Last month, the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) was pleased to lead a meeting with several of our engaged websites which advertise pets for sale
28/10/2022
The Justice for Reggie campaign secured a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament on regulating online animal sales following their successful petition.
16/12/2021
In the run up to Christmas Day, Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the USPCA, is appealing to the public to not get young animals as Christmas g
14/12/2021
Petlog, one of the largest databases for lost and found pets, is urging cat owners to not leave microchipping of their pet to the last minute, ahead o
Fears of a craze for pet axolotls sparked by the popular video game Minecraft has prompted a warning against impulse buys of
30/11/2021
Defra launches its Christmas Petfished campaign today, warning the public against unknowingly buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous
18/11/2021
A growing trend of cat and kittens being sold online has prompted a cat charity to warn about the dangers of buying sick and underage kittens. During
Research reveals alarming lockdown legacy as ‘click and collect’ and ‘click and drop’ puppies now seen as the norm. Half of dog owners who ‘click a
20/09/2021
New legislation which protects puppies and kittens and provides the purchaser with an assurance the animals have been bred on the premises from which
10/09/2021
Pet Theft Taskforce delivers report with key findings and recommendations. Pet Theft Taskforce delivers report with recommendations to tackle repor
07/09/2021
New plans to crack down on puppy smuggling and ban the import of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails were set out by the Government at the weekend.
27/08/2021
Who will let the dogs in? New research shows welfare crisis looming for pandemic pups unless UK opens for dogs Welfare crisis looms for the dogs t
06/07/2021
The RSPCA are issuing a warning to pet owners of a number of scams in which fraudsters pose as the RSPCA and ask for money, claiming to have found mis
16/06/2021
New powers to crack down on puppy smuggling and increased protections for farm animals was brought under new legislation introduced by the Government
15/06/2021
Following a year of emergency Covid-19 laws meaning puppies could be delivered to new homes, The Kennel Club is urging vigilance from would-be owners
03/05/2021
Action Fraud is warning the public to make sure they’re not barking up the wrong tree this Christmas, as animal lovers have lost almost £2 million to
21/12/2020
New research from the UK’s largest dog welfare charity has revealed that almost a third of people would be willing to buy a puppy even if they thoug
08/12/2020
Puppy buyers across Scotland are being urged to avoid illegal dealers following a surge in demand for pets during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
24/11/2020
Chief Veterinary Officer urges the public to think twice before buying a new pet this Christmas and to thoroughly research sellers 400% surge in se
13/11/2020
The RSPCA are warning about a rise in the interest of 'starter pets' during lockdown could lead to an increase in neglect due to their complex needs.
20/10/2020
The RSPCA are urging people to do their research before taking on a pet as figures show there's been a huge spike in people looking to buy or rehome k
12/10/2020
New research from the Kennel Club shows a quarter of new owners admit buying a puppy during the coronavirus pandemic with little research More than
17/08/2020
New statistics show prices for some of the UK’s most desirable dog breeds reached record levels, as some sellers exploited demand for puppies during l
13/08/2020
A new survey has revealed 84% of Scots do not think it is safe to buy a puppy online. The Scottish SPCA survey, which collated information from 3,025
12/08/2020
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and lo
Almost a quarter of cats[1] admitted to Blue Cross in 2017 were brought in as strays but the charity believes most of them were actually owned pets an
08/08/2020
Microchipping will help ensure that irresponsible owners are rightly held accountable and owners can be more easily reunited with lost or stolen horse
27/07/2020
Prospective puppy and kitten owners warned of risks of being ‘Petfished’ when buying a pet online following lockdown demand surge Vets, charities an
23/07/2020
Lockdown measures here in the UK have led many people to spend more time with their pets, at home. While the human benefits of having a companion anim
14/07/2020
Dogs Trust is warning the public about the perils of buying dogs via online adverts after rescuing dozens of smuggled pups since the start of lockdown
08/07/2020
Charity worries about impending puppy crisis as online searches to ‘get a puppy’ rise by 120% Dogs Trust is asking the public to weigh up if they ar
11/05/2020
The lockdown response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to many people feeling socially isolated. The 'new normal' has led to a rise in peo
06/05/2020
