The Pet Charity has joined forces with industry experts like the Kennel Club, International Cat Care, OATA, the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, REPTA and the BVZS, to produce a new series of pet care advice leaflets.
The Charity’s leaflet collection provides the ideal solution to the conditions stated within the 2013 Model Licence Conditions for Pet Vending, of providing customers with pet care information. Furthermore, the leaflets boast an industry-first – collaborating with experts, associations and vets – in order to provide clear, standardised content.
The leaflet range is comprehensive and clear colour-coding will help all owners of companion animals, small furries, reptiles, fish, birds and poultry. Alongside specific pet leaflets, The Pet Charity is also producing sponsored leaflets, which offer advice on neutering, vaccinations and microchipping.
The leaflets are available to all pet service outlets as The Pet Charity aims for a level playing field in standards, education and licensing, and starting with consistent information will further pet welfare in the UK.
Sara Bazeley, Media and Campaigns Officer, for The Pet Charity, says: “Pets provide us with joy, health and companionship, and it is important the public are educated on the emotional and physical needs of their pets.
"With increasing exotic pet ownership and conflicting care advice from so many sources, it is no wonder the average pet owner is confused on how best to provide their pet’s needs.
"It is important that owners understand the very specific needs of different pet types and if they can offer them – we encourage the public to talk to experts and seeing these leaflets in multiple outlets will reassure owners they are getting consistent advice to provide the best care for their pet.
“We would like to thank the organisations that have collaborated with us for their support and we look forward to raising pet welfare together as an industry.”
The Pet Charity promotes research into the positive impact of pet ownership on public health and educates the public in the proper selection and on-going care of their chosen companion animals.
For more information about The Pet Charity’s pet care advice leaflets, contact The Pet Charity on 01234 224506 or email sara.bazeley@thepetcharity.org.uk
