Organisations & Charities

The PPRA is a division of the British Independent Retailers Association (bira) which means our members are part of a strong and proactive community of retailers. Members benefit from receiving their own magazine called Pet Product Focus and once a year we reward the best in our sector at the PATS show in Harrogate. We also work with commercial partners to ensure our members receive tailored and exclusive insurance deals.bira.co.uk/ppra

ProPets was formed by key pet membership organisations to provide a strong united voice to promote responsible pet ownership. Our member organisations:  • Promote the responsible sale and care of pets  • Provide guidelines to the public on how to identify a good pet shop  • Highlight the pet industry as a source of free expert practical advice on the care and welfare of pet animals-especially to local authority officers involved in pet shop licensing  • Promote positive attitudes to pet keeping pet keepers and the pet industry by providing high quality information to politicians and opinion formers on the key role these activities play in the social cultural and economic fabric of this country  • Facilitate co-operation between all like minded groups within pet keeping.propetsgroup.org.uk

PetQuip an international trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of pet care goods and services aims to assist and promote international trade in the pet equipment sector. We do this in many ways including meet-the-buyer days and British exhibitor groups at overseas fairs including Global Pet Expo Interzoo and Zoomark. petquip.com