Live animals do not belong in the pet trade
Rescue Not Retail is a UK-based campaign group raising awareness of animal exploitation in the pet industry
Animals are not ours to buy. They are sentient beings who feel pain, joy, and happiness just like we do. We want to see a world where there is no price on any animal’s life.
Animals are suffering in the pet trade
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Adopt, don’t shop
The UK is in the midst of a pet abandonment crisis. We don’t believe it’s justified to bring any new pet animals into this world. We advocate for the “adopt, don’t shop” mantra. Please help us fight for a world where no animal is sold in pet shops.
"Rescue centres are at breaking point, but the pet trade continues to breed more animals and sell them on to people ill-equipped to care for them. It's never been more important to adopt, not shop." - Andrew Knight, Veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare
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