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6 April 2026
Primate Licensing Is Now Mandatory in England
From 6 April 2026, anyone keeping a primate privately in England without a licence is committing a criminal offence. Around 5,000 primates are estimated to be kept privately in the UK.
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26 March 2026
PetPax Wins the 2026 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize
Boston-based startup PetPax Co. took the $25,000 grand prize at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, beating four finalists with a fast dissolving oral supplement delivery system for dogs.
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February 2026
Lassie Raises $75 Million in the Largest Single Pet Insurance Round in European History
Swedish preventive pet insurance startup Lassie has closed a $75 million Series C, bringing its total cumulative funding to approximately $120 million and signalling strong investor conviction in the preventive care model.
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26 March 2026
The US Pet Market Reached $158 Billion in 2025
The American Pet Products Association confirms the US pet industry grew 3.7% in 2025, with ownership expanding across all generations and cat ownership up 5% year on year.
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18 March 2026
New Livestock Protection Law Is Now in Force in England and Wales
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 came into force on 18 March, updating legislation unchanged since 1953. Unlimited fines and dog seizure powers are now live.
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