An online petition calling for a ban on ‘harmful’ rabbit hutches has attracted more than 26,000 signatures. The Rabibit Welfare Association and Fund is petitioning Zac Goldsmith, the Minister of State for Animal Welfare, on the change.org website and is calling for a new law for minimum housing sizes.

UK companies exhibiting at Global Pet Expo (26-28 February) as part of the British group organised by PetQuip have agreed it was a successful show. Although overall visitor numbers were affected following precautionary measures taken by the show organisers and US government, some very useful contacts were achieved...

OATA is urging retailers and wholesalers not to sell fish if they believe the animals may be used for cultural practices – like in a temporary display or prayer release involving the release of animals into the wild – because of welfare and biosecurity concerns...

AQUA 2021, the market-leading showcase for the UK’s aquatics and water gardening industry, will be returning to the Telford International Centre on Wednesday 13^th and Thursday 14^th October, 2021...

The Pet Industry Federation has this week launched its Petindex show guide available to pet professionals who register in advance of the event, which takes place from 26-27 April 2020 at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes...

A pet firm called Two Near The Bone Ltd has teamed up with wacky British animation favourite Roobarb, to create a nutritious, high-protein, grain-free dog food...

A global pet survey has discovered that UK families are opting for a new type of pet in the UK. The report, conducted with more than 3,400 households in the UK, reveals that traditional pets such as budgies and hamsters are being replaced by chickens...

Leading Dorset-based artisan ice-cream makers Baboo Gelato are set to take on the pet frozen treat market with the official launch of their new organic ice cream for dogs, Doggy Doggy Yum Yum...

Different Dog triumphed at this year’s Crufts by winning the prize for the Best Small Trade Stand at the show, and also had a visit from TV presenter Clare Balding...

Natures Menu, the UK’s number one and Europe’s leading expert in raw and natural pet food, had another incredibly successful Crufts this year...

Pet shop owner Zoe Sielski won Best of Breed at Crufts with her German Shorthaired Pointer puppy Orchidstar Jenga...