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The Pet Academy – November Newsletter

Improving Animal Welfare Through Education

Welcome to The Pet Academy

At The Pet Academy, we believe that better knowledge leads to better animal welfare. We provide flexible, expert-led training for pet owners and animal care professionals across the UK.

Whether you want to feel more confident caring for your own pets, develop your professional skills or grow your pet care business, we have a course to help you take the next step.

Explore our online courses today:
https://thepetacademy.co.uk/animal-care-course-online/

What We Do

We offer a range of training designed to make animal care knowledge accessible to everyone.

Our courses are designed by qualified animal science lecturers, combining academic knowledge with practical experience. Learn at your own pace and build skills that can make a real difference to animal welfare.

Meet the Experts Behind Our Courses

The Pet Academy was founded in 2019 with one goal: improving animal welfare through education.

Our courses are developed by experienced animal science professionals who understand the challenges of caring for animals in real-life situations.

Meet Tash, who holds a BTEC and BSc in Applied Animal Management and delivers our Pet First Aid training, and Becca, our founder, a qualified Pet First Aid Instructor with an MSc in Animal Science (Animal Behaviour & Welfare) and a BSc in Neuroscience (Neuropsychology).

With experience spanning animal care, education and the pet care industry, our team is passionate about helping pet owners and professionals develop the knowledge and confidence they need.

Curious to learn more about our team?

Meet our instructors here:
https://thepetacademy.co.uk/about-our-pet-first-aid-instructor/

A Highlight from Parliament

A couple of weeks ago, Becca Wilson visited the Houses of Parliament for an APDAWG event discussing the important link between animal abuse and domestic abuse.

The talks were incredibly emotional, but they highlighted an issue that is so important to recognise and address. Protecting animals and people from abuse goes hand in hand, and we’re pleased to see greater awareness and progress being made in this area.

If you’d like to learn more about the proposed laws and campaigns working to protect both people and animals, you can find out more here:

🐾 Holly’s Law: https://domestic-abuse.co.uk/hollys-law/

🐾 Ruby’s Law: https://www.rubyslaw.co.uk

Course Spotlight: Animal Health and Disease – £25

Want to develop your understanding of animal health and welfare?

This month, we’re highlighting our Animal Health and Disease online course, designed to help you build a stronger foundation in recognising and understanding common health conditions in domestic animals.

You’ll explore key topics including:

This course is ideal for animal carers, those working with animals and anyone looking to expand their knowledge.

Study in your own time, with lifetime access and a printable e-certificate of completion.

Ready to get started?

Explore our online courses here:
https://thepetacademy.co.uk/animal-care-course-online/

Upcoming Pet First Aid Courses

Would you know what to do if a pet suddenly became unwell or suffered an injury?

Our Pet First Aid courses help pet owners and professionals build confidence in recognising emergencies and responding appropriately.

We have several upcoming training dates this November, with online and classroom options available for selected courses.

12 November 2026 – Pet First Aid for Pet Owners

 14 November 2026 – Level 2 Pet First Aid (VTQ)

14 November 2026 – Level 2 Canine First Aid (VTQ)

Whether you’re a devoted pet owner or an animal care professional, learning how to respond in an emergency can make a real difference.

Can’t find a suitable date near you? You may be able to host a course at your own venue, with our instructors delivering the training to your group.

What Our Learners Say

We love hearing from people who have completed our training. Here’s what one learner had to say about their experience:

“Had a great training session today, I loved the practical elements and putting what we were learning into practice. Lots is common sense but it was good to reinforce everything and the course content was very comprehensive.”

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their feedback! We’re delighted when our courses help learners feel more confident in their animal care knowledge.

Some of Our Courses Are Now CPD Recognised!

We’re pleased to share that selected courses from The Pet Academy are now CPD recognised, giving animal care professionals more opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills.

Our CPD-recognised courses include:

Whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge, build your professional skills or invest in your development, these courses can help you take the next step.

Explore our courses and continue your professional development today!

Visit: https://thepetacademy.co.uk/animal-care-course-online/

Stay Connected with The Pet Academy

Want to keep learning between courses?

Follow us on social media for practical pet care tips, course updates, animal welfare advice, industry news and free educational resources.

You’ll find us on:

Don’t forget to visit our website for our free Pet First Aid resources, designed to help you build your knowledge and support the animals in your care.

Explore our free resources:
https://thepetacademy.co.uk/free-pet-first-aid/

Thank you for being part of The Pet Academy community. Together, we can continue improving animal welfare through education. 

The Pet Academy 

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