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9 News
5 days ago
- Business
- 9 News
Large pet store chain introduces new ban at stores Australia-wide
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A major pet retailer has banned the sale of live animals at all of its stores across Australia. PetO, the third largest pet retailer in the country, has rolled out the change to its 58 stores across NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania. A spokesperson told the process started in May and the sales have since been phased out at every store. PetO co-founders Nick Greenhalgh and David Rowe. (Supplied/PetO) The business hopes the move will encourage Australian pet stores to follow its lead and set a new ethical standard. "The transport, storage and sale of live animals in pet shops is ethically problematic and can lend itself to issues relating to animal welfare as well as irresponsible ownership of pets," the spokesperson said. "The decision to stop the sale of live animals will impact PetO in the short term but have long term commercial benefits that will help the business reach its goal of a projected $250 million in annual revenue by 2028." national Australia Consumer Shopping Shoppers Pets CONTACT US
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Major pet retailer introduces sweeping ban on all stores
The country's third largest pet store is set to introduce sweeping new rules across its stores and has urged other retailers to follow in its footsteps. PetO announced it would ban the sale of live animals across its 58 shops nationwide. Last year, the retailer acquired 41 pet shops and 25 veterinary clinics that were divested from Petstock and Woolworths, propelling it to become the third-largest pet retailer in the country. PetO has pledged to stop selling live animals across its entire store network nationwide. Supplied Credit: Supplied The pet shop will continue its adoption drives across the country. Supplied Credit: Supplied The business, which was founded in 2007, said the sweeping changes were an effort to encourage more responsible pet ownership among Australians. 'The transport, storage and sale of live animals in pet shops is ethically problematic and can lend itself to issues relating to animal welfare as well as irresponsible ownership of pets,' a statement read. PetO said the business would likely take a hit in its revenue in the short term but anticipated the change would boost its annual revenue to a projected $250m by 2028. Despite the ban on selling live animals in its nationwide stores, the pet retailer will continue to operate its in-store adoption events, where the public can come in and adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters. PetO is now urging other major pet shops to follow in its footsteps and halt the sale of live animals in-store. The retailer is urging other pet shops to follow in its footsteps and stop the sale of live animals. Supplied Credit: Supplied According to Animals Australia, while the majority of pet sales are completed online, about 15 per cent of cats and dogs are purchased from pet shops nationwide. There are no blanket rules about selling live animals in pet shops across the country, with states implementing their own rules and regulations. In Victoria, pet shops can only sell live animals from approved sources, including registered shelters, foster carers and pounds. Queensland's pet shop code recommends pet retailers acquire animals, such as cats and dogs, from reputable sources 'who can demonstrate compliance with accepted standards'. However, the Queensland government said compliance to the code was not compulsory. In NSW, pet shops are able to sell live animals and have been instructed to follow the code of conduct to 'protect the welfare of the animals in their care'.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Major retailer introduces sweeping new ban on all stores nationwide
The country's third largest pet store is set to introduce sweeping new rules across its stores and has urged other retailers to follow in its footsteps. PetO announced it would ban the sale of live animals across its 58 shops nationwide. Last year, the retailer acquired 41 pet shops and 25 veterinary clinics that were divested from Petstock and Woolworths, propelling it to become the third-largest pet retailer in the country. The business, which was founded in 2007, said the sweeping changes were an effort to encourage more responsible pet ownership among Australians. 'The transport, storage and sale of live animals in pet shops is ethically problematic and can lend itself to issues relating to animal welfare as well as irresponsible ownership of pets,' a statement read. PetO said the business would likely take a hit in its revenue in the short term but anticipated the change would boost its annual revenue to a projected $250m by 2028. Despite the ban on selling live animals in its nationwide stores, the pet retailer will continue to operate its in-store adoption events, where the public can come in and adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters. PetO is now urging other major pet shops to follow in its footsteps and halt the sale of live animals in-store. According to Animals Australia, while the majority of pet sales are completed online, about 15 per cent of cats and dogs are purchased from pet shops nationwide. There are no blanket rules about selling live animals in pet shops across the country, with states implementing their own rules and regulations. In Victoria, pet shops can only sell live animals from approved sources, including registered shelters, foster carers and pounds. Queensland's pet shop code recommends pet retailers acquire animals, such as cats and dogs, from reputable sources 'who can demonstrate compliance with accepted standards'. However, the Queensland government said compliance to the code was not compulsory. In NSW, pet shops are able to sell live animals and have been instructed to follow the code of conduct to 'protect the welfare of the animals in their care'.
West Australian
6 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Major retailer introduces sweeping new ban on all stores nationwide
The country's third largest pet store is set to introduce sweeping new rules across its stores and has urged other retailers to follow in its footsteps. PetO announced it would ban the sale of live animals across its 58 shops nationwide. Last year, the retailer acquired 41 pet shops and 25 veterinary clinics that were divested from Petstock and Woolworths, propelling it to become the third-largest pet retailer in the country. The business, which was founded in 2007, said the sweeping changes were an effort to encourage more responsible pet ownership among Australians.'The transport, storage and sale of live animals in pet shops is ethically problematic and can lend itself to issues relating to animal welfare as well as irresponsible ownership of pets,' a statement read. PetO said the business would likely take a hit in its revenue in the short term but anticipated the change would boost its annual revenue to a projected $250m by 2028. Despite the ban on selling live animals in its nationwide stores, the pet retailer will continue to operate its in-store adoption events, where the public can come in and adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters. PetO is now urging other major pet shops to follow in its footsteps and halt the sale of live animals in-store. According to Animals Australia, while the majority of pet sales are completed online, about 15 per cent of cats and dogs are purchased from pet shops nationwide. There are no blanket rules about selling live animals in pet shops across the country, with states implementing their own rules and regulations. In Victoria, pet shops can only sell live animals from approved sources, including registered shelters, foster carers and pounds. Queensland's pet shop code recommends pet retailers acquire animals, such as cats and dogs, from reputable sources 'who can demonstrate compliance with accepted standards'. However, the Queensland government said compliance to the code was not NSW, pet shops are able to sell live animals and have been instructed to follow the code of conduct to 'protect the welfare of the animals in their care'.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Huge change coming to major pet retailer
The country's third largest pet store is set to introduce sweeping new rules across its stores and has urged other retailers to follow in its footsteps. PetO announced it would ban the sale of live animals across its 58 shops nationwide. Last year, the retailer acquired 41 pet shops and 25 veterinary clinics that were divested from Petstock and Woolworths, propelling it to become the third-largest pet retailer in the country. The business, which was founded in 2007, said the sweeping changes were an effort to encourage more responsible pet ownership among Australians.'The transport, storage and sale of live animals in pet shops is ethically problematic and can lend itself to issues relating to animal welfare as well as irresponsible ownership of pets,' a statement read. PetO said the business would likely take a hit in its revenue in the short term but anticipated the change would boost its annual revenue to a projected $250m by 2028. Despite the ban on selling live animals in its nationwide stores, the pet retailer will continue to operate its in-store adoption events, where the public can come in and adopt dogs and cats from animal shelters. PetO is now urging other major pet shops to follow in its footsteps and halt the sale of live animals in-store. According to Animals Australia, while the majority of pet sales are completed online, about 15 per cent of cats and dogs are purchased from pet shops nationwide. There are no blanket rules about selling live animals in pet shops across the country, with states implementing their own rules and regulations. In Victoria, pet shops can only sell live animals from approved sources, including registered shelters, foster carers and pounds. Queensland's pet shop code recommends pet retailers acquire animals, such as cats and dogs, from reputable sources 'who can demonstrate compliance with accepted standards'. However, the Queensland government said compliance to the code was not NSW, pet shops are able to sell live animals and have been instructed to follow the code of conduct to 'protect the welfare of the animals in their care'.
