Pet Business World
    Facebook Twitter
    • FREE Email Newsletters
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Free Magazine Subscriptions
    Twitter Facebook
    Pet Business World
    • Trade News
      • Distributors
      • International
      • Legislation
      • Manufacturers
      • Other trades
      • Retailers
    • New Products
      • Birds
      • Cats
      • Dogs
      • Small Animals
    • Features
      • Industry Experts
      • Retailer profiles
    • Aquatics
    • Columnists
      • Newshound
      • Reptile Trade Views
    • People
    • Magazines
      1. November 2023
      2. September 2023
      3. August 2023
      4. July 2023
      5. June 2023
      6. May 2023
      7. April 2023
      Featured

      PBW News – November 2023

      By David ReesNovember 16, 2023
      Recent

      PBW News – November 2023

      November 16, 2023

      PBW News – October 2023

      October 16, 2023

      PBW News – September 2023

      September 12, 2023
    • Classifieds
    • Trade Directory
    Pet Business World
    Legislation

    Government warned of impending pet crisis

    Michele SwalesBy Michele SwalesJuly 23, 20203 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

    National pet charity Blue Cross has released a report to MPs demonstrating that the UK could face crisis in areas of pet welfare if warning signs are not addressed early.

    These include:
    * Financial pressures on pet owners leading to a spike in abandonment
    * Delayed veterinary treatments, such as vaccinations, leading to outbreaks of disease
    > . Irresponsible breeding, online sales and transfers of pets from within the UK, and illegally imported puppies.
    > . Closure of centres and sanctuaries as the loss of revenue takes effect means no support for pets in need.

    At a time when less rehoming can take place and while demand is so high, many animals are being bought online without owners necessarily considering long-term costs or commitments.

    Despite lockdown, there remains a high number of puppies available to buy online, with more 400 adverts placed daily. The market for puppies remains strong: the prices of popular breeds like French bulldogs have risen over 40%, from an average of £1,750 in 2018, compared with prices today of an average of £2,500.

    IRRESPONSIBLE

    The charity’s head of public affairs, Becky Thwaites, said: “Lockdown has been a time where many responsible breeders have not been producing and selling litters, due to the inability to breed safely and within Government guidelines. This has provided a real opportunity for irresponsible breeders and sellers to take advantage, listing pets for sale and delivering them to homes or pick-up points where buyers have not been able to see the mum or assess the health of their new puppy.

    “We need the Government to determine the impact covid-19 has had on puppy farming, smuggling and unlawful selling of puppies and kittens.”

    Blue Cross is additionally concerned that a number of animal rescues could be forced to close, placing further pressure on the remaining rescues to step in and care for those animals, each of which will be trying to manage in a tighter financial position than before.

    In a survey of rescue and rehoming organisations carried out by the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes, 52% of members said they had three months of income and reserves remaining, while 32% had less than three months.

    Blue Cross is urging the Government to bring in long-promised legislation to regulate animal sanctuaries and to target investment in the sector to allow crucial support to be provided.

    Blue Cross recommends that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs works in partnership with the devolved administrations to undertake a thorough and wide-ranging assessment of the impact of the outbreak on animal welfare across the UK.

    The full report and range of recommendations can be read at https://www.bluecross.org.uk/petsandcovid

    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email
    Previous ArticleLily’s Kitchen launches revamped dry foods
    Next Article Professional insurance launched for pet businesses
    Michele Swales

    Read Similar Stories

    Legislation

    King’s Speech given lukewarm welcome

    November 9, 2023
    Legislation

    XL Bully breed now on the banned list

    November 1, 2023
    Legislation

    UK Pet Food unveils industry manifesto at Westminster

    September 13, 2023
    Most Read

    Industry looks forwarded to expanded PATS show

    November 24, 2023

    Scottish pet food firm seeks crowdfunding

    November 24, 2023

    Bone Idol Academy creates £30 canine first aid course

    November 24, 2023
    © 2023 Lewis Business Media. All Rights Reserved.
    Lewis Business Media, Suite A, Arun House, Office Village, River Way, Uckfield, TN22 1SL

    Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions

    • OvertheCounter
    • Pest Magazine

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “ACCEPT ALL”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
    Cookie SettingsREJECT ALLAccept All
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    AWSALBCORS7 daysThis cookie is managed by Amazon Web Services and is used for load balancing.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Necessary" category .
    PHPSESSIDsessionThis cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    CookieDurationDescription
    AWSALB7 daysAWSALB is a cookie generated by the Application load balancer in the Amazon Web Services. It works slightly different from AWSELB.
    explat_test_aa_weekly_lohp_2021_week_4517 days 8 hoursNo description
    ppwp_wp_session30 minutesNo description
    tk_ai14 daysGathers information for WordPress by themselves, first party analytics tool about how WP services are used. A collection of internal metrics for user activity, used to improve user experience.
    tk_qssessionGathers information for WordPress by themselves, first party analytics tool about how WP services are used. A collection of internal metrics for user activity, used to improve user experience.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    CookieDurationDescription
    OAGEOsessionOpenX sets this cookie to avoid the repeated display of the same ad.
    OAID1 yearThis cookie is set when an AdsWizz website visitor have opted out the collection of information by AdsWizz service or opted to disable the targeted ads by AdsWizz.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    CookieDurationDescription
    _ga2 yearsThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
    _gat_gtag_UA_31822138_71 minuteSet by Google to distinguish users.
    _gid1 dayInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
    tk_lr1 yearThe tk_lr is a referral cookie set by the JetPack plugin on sites using WooCommerce, which analyzes referrer behaviour for Jetpack.
    tk_or5 yearsThe tk_or is a referral cookie set by the JetPack plugin on sites using WooCommerce, which analyzes referrer behaviour for Jetpack.
    tk_r3d3 daysJetPack installs this cookie to collect internal metrics for user activity and in turn improve user experience.
    SAVE & ACCEPT
    Powered by CookieYes Logo