Animal Welfare
Preloved Bans Dogs From Being Advertised as Free
We’re proud to announce that we’re banning the listing of dogs advertised as ‘Free To A Good Home’. Animal welfare is always at the forefront of what we do and this measure has been taken to protect the dogs being sold on our site. This means that sellers must now advertise any dog with a £50 minimum fee. Head of Preloved, Brad Nevinson, said: “Preloved believe that every dog’s life has value, and that nobody has the right to state otherwise”.
Buying A Puppy? | Here’s What You Need To Know
If you, or someone you know, has decided to buy a puppy, it’s crucial to research first in order to avoid the various potential pitfalls that can be associated with this choice. Here’s what you need to know.
Pet First Aid: A Must For Every Dog Owner
PDSA offer pet first aid courses, but what do they entail, and where can you attend?
3 Important Tips For A Dog Friendly Easter
Easter is a wonderful time of year, the days are getting warmer and everything seems brighter – and there’s lots of chocolate! However, with lots of temptation for our pets, it’s also a time to be extra careful. We’ve produced a list of tips that every dog owner needs to know before entering the Easter season.
Preloved And Animal Welfare
Since Preloved began accepting adverts for animals on site in 1997, we have continually worked to ensure high animal welfare standards are maintained.
5 Tips For Travelling With Your Dog
Whilst packing my car for a long road trip I noticed my puppy wagging his tail next to the car door when a thought crossed my mind. I’m ready for the trip, but is he ready too? I quickly went into research mode looking into travelling with your dog and realised that hitting the road […]
‘Britain’s Top Dog Breed’, or ‘Most Overlooked At The Shelter’?
After a tense countdown, Britain’s Top 100 Dogs 2019 crowned the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the winner. But there are disproportionately more Staffies in shelters than any other breed, and it takes them so much longer to be re-homed. Due to a small number of irresponsible owners breeding these beauties for ‘status symbols’, the Staffie’s reputation […]
Pets and Fireworks
Thinking about preparing for bonfire night now could make all the difference. We caught up with Rachael from the Blue Cross to give you some advice on how to make Bonfire night a stress-free experience for your pet.
Animal Welfare at Preloved
At Preloved, we’ve pledged to put animal welfare at the forefront of everything we do. We’ve put together a quick guide on what we do to maintain our high welfare standards through everything we do.
New Dog Breeding Licensing Guidelines in 2018
As of 1st October 2018, changes to the Animal Welfare Act (2006) will come into force, tightening up the law around dog breeding. Here’s what you need to know.