Stakeholder Groups

CFSG engages with a number of organisations or individuals who work with cats and dogs and bring knowledge and experience in regards to issues like breeding, boarding, selling and grooming. These Supporting Organisations are asked by CFSG membership to help them with Working Groups on policy formation and reviews when needed.

CFSG has engaged the following organisations:

The UK Centre for Animal Law (A-law)
An organisation of lawyers, as well as scientists, campaigners and others interested in protecting animals through the law. The charity promotes interest in animal law and provides a hub of legal expertise, education and resources to improve the law protecting animal interests.

ALAW

Dog Breeding Reform Group
Dog Breeding Reform GroupSet up to promote humane behaviour towards animals by providing and supporting initiatives to improve dog welfare related to: genetic and breed related health, breeding, rearing and selling practices; and to inform the general public about irresponsible dog breeding in order to make them aware of the potential impact on their dogs' health and welfare

 Dog Breeding Reform Group

Assocation of Licensed Kennels & Catteries
ALIKC works with representatives from all sectors of the pet care industry to represent, support and advise owners of Licensed Kennels and Catteries to meet high standards.

ALIKC

British Isles Grooming Association
BIGA seeks to support those working in the dog and cat grooming industry, raise standards and promoting awareness of the benefits of grooming to the general public and affiliated pet care professionals. BIGA looks to promote that pet safety, health and welfare comes first.

BIGA

The Association of Dog Boarders
When the Animal Activity Licensing came into effect in 2018, the Association of Dog Boarders was established as they felt that home boarders needed a representative body to provide them with a voice in any future discussions.

Association of Dog Boarders

Home Breeders Association
The Home Breeders Association (HBA) is a group of both licensed and unlicensed dog breeders who want to collectively get their voices heard on issues like the Dog Breeding licensing regime and welfare standards for breeding.

Home Breeders Association

NARPSUK
NARPSUK seeks to set industry standards for pet sitter and dog walkers as well as providing education and training material available to its members.

Narps UK

Professional Dog Walkers Association

PDWA works alongside other industry professionals to help improve the professionalism and standards relating to dog walkers by working with insurance companies, councils, other bodies and professional dog walkers.

Professional Dog Walkers Association

Pet Care Franchise Association

Pet Care Franchise Association represents in the region of 227 franchisees, 4,200 staff/host family carers and 91,000 customers across the UK.

Pet Care Franchise Association