Cat Rescue Stories
We're always delighted when our dogs and cats find new homes, and we love to receive letters and emails describing cat rescue stories and telling us how they are getting on. Reading through these rescue stories, you will discover why people choose to own a pet and how is their life with their cats. You will find out great anecdotes about cats’ unique temperament as a human companion. If you have a Happy ending please email it to paws@battersea.org.uk. We'd like to share just a few of our rescue stories with you.
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Romeo
- 17 May 2013
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I wanted to give you an update on Romeo (who was called Rome). He has been with me and his big brother Cal for the last two months.
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Moggy
- 17 May 2013
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We thought we'd update you with further progress of our very much loved Mog, previously known as Jazzie, who we met at Battersea in March 2009.
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Flo
- 17 May 2013
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Just wanted to drop you an email to let you know how Florence (now known as Flo, or Flo-bean!) is doing.
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Dinky
- 17 May 2013
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Dinky is doing fine and we absolutely adore her. Thank you so much for choosing us as her new family. She is an absolute delight!
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Charlotte
- 17 May 2013
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Reffie
- 17 May 2013
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We rehomed Reffie in July 2010 after a very long stay with you during which he gained a bad boy reputation!
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Claus
- 17 May 2013
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We would just like to thank everyone at Battersea for all their help and guidance whilst rehoming Claus. A special thanks for Gemma who felt like our personal adoption agent, she was really thorough and made rehoming Claus go as smoothly as possible!
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China
- 17 May 2013
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China has settled in well and is enjoying her new surroundings - she loves to survey the quiet street from the upstairs bedroom window during the day, is eating well and getting used to all the new sounds.
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Mitzy
- 15 May 2013
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We wanted to let you know that one month in Mitzy has settled in very well and the house is now clearly hers.
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Paul
- 15 May 2013
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We rehomed Scholes (or Paul as he's now called) in early January and he's settled in straight away, such a sweet chatty cat with a cheeky side too.
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Paska
- 15 May 2013
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Have taken over the house with my speed, know how to choose clean washing to sleep on, or a sofa, and just climb the legs for the laps.
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Smudge
- 11 May 2013
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One year I'm so happy in my new home, I have a lovely big garden to play in and everyone loves me.
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Phoebe
- 11 May 2013
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Jasper & Jasmine
- 09 May 2013
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Monty & Mopsey (now known as Jasper and Jasmine) came home with me in January, and have been such a source of fun and amusement ever since.
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Alfie
- 07 May 2013
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Dear Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Old Windsor, I just wanted to let you know that I am safe and very happy in my new home.
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Polly
- 16 Apr 2013
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Hi Battersea. Thought I’d let you know how I’m getting on in my new home. It’s super so far – this is me on my first day – nice and snug on the sofa! I’ve been re-named Polly as I wasn’t answering to my previous name of Banuk!
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Thelma and Louise
- 13 Apr 2013
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It's been almost a week since I came to the London branch to find a new addition to my home, so I thought I'd send you a quick update on the progress of Pickle & Peewee (now affectionately known as Thelma & Louise!).
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Mitzy & Bess
- 12 Apr 2013
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We have had Mitzy and Bess for four weeks and wanted to give you an update on how they are getting on ...
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Newman
- 10 Apr 2013
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I adopted Spikey (renamed to Newman after Paul Newman!) in June 2010 and I thought you might like to know how he is getting on.
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Blakey
- 10 Apr 2013
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It’s me, Blakey (nee Shadow). I adopted this lovely couple earlier this year, and have been happy ever since.
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Fudge
- 09 Apr 2013
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We re-homed Fudge on the 26th July 2009 from Battersea at Brands Hatch and he has us all wrapped around his little white paws.
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Albert
- 09 Apr 2013
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We picked Albert up from you just over three weeks ago. He has settled in very well and made himself right at home.
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Daisy
- 08 Apr 2013
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Remember me, little Miss Daisy? My new family came to pick me up two weeks ago - a very shy white bundle of fluff with black patches on both ears who wouldn't come out of her box.
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Jazz
- 05 Apr 2013
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Billy-Bob Junior
- 02 Apr 2013
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I wanted to send you a picture to show you how well and happy I am now I've fully settled into my new life. I was adopted by James and Julia on 25 September 2011 and I've been spoilt with them.
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Chloe
- 27 Mar 2013
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Thank you for letting Chloe come home with me two weeks ago - the minute I got her home she was out of the carrier and inspecting her new home.
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Mimi
- 26 Mar 2013
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Dennis
- 25 Mar 2013
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Pud
- 25 Mar 2013
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We rehomed Pudding back in September 2012. We had just lost our previous cat after 19 years and were still very sad but Pud has come into our home and become a real, loved and cherished member of the family.
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Lily-Rose
- 25 Mar 2013
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Back in August 2011 we rehomed a nervous little kitten from your Old Windsor centre. You named her Raven but we decided she needed a much prettier name for such a pretty little lady. So she became Lily-Rose.
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Isabelle
- 25 Mar 2013
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Isabelle (who was called Fizz during her long stay at Battersea's Brands Hatch centre) has settled in so well.
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Archie
- 25 Mar 2013
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Just thought we’d give you an update on Archie, the lovely boy we adopted in October 2012.
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Miami & Jinx
- 21 Mar 2013
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Leo
- 21 Mar 2013
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We rehomed 14 year old Leo in October last year, he now enjoys living on a narrow boat and at weekends a house in Devon.
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Django
- 20 Mar 2013
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I thought you might like to see this picture of Humphrey, now renamed Django, who we rehomed on 11 January.
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Tesla
- 20 Mar 2013
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We adopted Tesla (was called Fluffy) about a month ago. She was meant to be a shy cat, but now she's everything but shy!
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Foxy
- 14 Mar 2013
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I thought I'd send you an up to date photo of Foxy (aka Sundee) and how well she is settling in with her now big brother Marble.
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Munch
- 14 Mar 2013
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Light of our lives!! I got Munch more than ten years ago - he was called Leon. He whirled around in his cage with his biggest cat smile.
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Truffles
- 14 Mar 2013
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We thought it was time to update you about Truffles who joined our family on 27 December 2012.
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Bella & Ted
- 12 Mar 2013
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Ted and Bella are settling in really well, they love lots of stokes and cuddling up with us and each other.
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Indy
- 12 Mar 2013
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Indy was found as a stray and taken to Battersea's Old Windsor centre around five years ago.
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Micka and Meowgi
- 11 Mar 2013
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We just wanted to give you an update regarding the two little terrors we adopted from you in January, Patch and Nibbles - now known as Micka and Meowgi.
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Biscuit
- 20 Feb 2013
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Dear Battersea Home, I am not sure if you remember me, my name is Biscuit Sinclair (aka Phoebe).
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Geno
- 20 Feb 2013
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Geno is a very nervous boy who we adopted last May. He has really come out of his shell and is such a wonderful boy - so loving and friendly.
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Maxwell
- 20 Feb 2013
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It's a year since I brought my beautiful orange cat home from Old Windsor, and what a year it has been.
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Minnie
- 08 Feb 2013
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We picked up Minnie (you named her Mala) two weeks ago from Battersea. She had been found in a local park and you thought she was about three months old.
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Bethany
- 08 Feb 2013
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Hello to everyone at Battersea Brands Hatch. Bethany picked me as her new friend back in mid-November last year.
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Ash
- 08 Feb 2013
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We adopted Ash from Battersea on 4 February 2000, when he was 3-5 years old. He has grown up with all my children (the youngest being 16 now) and has given us all many years of joy.
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Ace and Dolly
- 08 Feb 2013
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Twelve week-old kittens Ace and Dolly, who we picked up from you on 28 January, are doing exceedingly well.
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Toby
- 07 Feb 2013
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A big thank you to all at Battersea Brands Hatch for Toby, especially from Angelina, our four-year-old daughter who adores him.
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Ford and Zaphod
- 07 Feb 2013
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We rehomed Ford and Zaphod at the end of December and they were both very quick to settle. They both have so much personality.
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Myrtle and Molly
- 07 Feb 2013
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We adopted Molly and Myrtle in 1998. Molly is the one with the white socks and was originally called Blossom, she was 12 weeks old when we got her. We adopted Myrtle about six months later, she was also around 12 weeks old at the time. Myrtle was originally called Cherry.
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Leo and Lexi
- 06 Feb 2013
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Myself and my fiance were lucky enough to rehome two of your beautiful Bengal kittens from Old Windsor last year.
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Stoli
- 01 Feb 2013
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Two years on from adopting Stoli (was called Poppy) from your London centre, and I'm glad to say that she is still loving home life here with me.
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Forest
- 24 Jan 2013
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Tweeny
- 24 Jan 2013
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I'm writing to let you know how well our cat Tweeny has settled in since we got her from Old Windsor in mid-December.
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Ted
- 22 Jan 2013
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Teddington
- 15 Jan 2013
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In October 2012, we adopted Teddington, a characterful, 1-2 year old silver-grey and white tomcat. In the short three months that he has been with us, Teddington has made a remarkable turnaround.
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Mittens
- 15 Jan 2013
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Victoria (or Mittens, as we have renamed her!) has been getting on great with us. She has been charging around the house, and sleeping between us on our bed at night!
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Luther
- 15 Jan 2013
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My name is Luther and I was adopted on 2 December 2012. I wasn't at Battersea for very long but the staff were really kind to me.
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Polk
- 09 Jan 2013
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My beloved Battersea cat came to live with me over three years ago now. She was a stray who you had named Cherry. Well, she ended up being renamed Polk, and she's been the best little cat ever.
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Lola
- 04 Jan 2013
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It is a year ago today that we brought Lola home to live with us. When we first saw Lola she was hiding underneath her blankets and wouldn’t come out.
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Mork
- 04 Jan 2013
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I just wanted to give you an update on Mork who we rehomed from Battersea's London centre several months ago.
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Felicity
- 02 Jan 2013
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In mid September we visited you and needless to say we didn't leave empty handed. We met a tiny ginger female cat called Eva and just couldn't imagine not bringing her home.
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Molly
- 31 Dec 2012
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My husband and I came to Battersea on 23 October this year and took Strawberry the cat home with us.
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Georgia & Gus
- 31 Dec 2012
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We got the kittens on 13 June, 2012, from Battersea's London centre. When they got back home we decided to leave them to settle in for a while, and they dashed behind the sofa straight away. They were about nine weeks old then.
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Polly
- 31 Dec 2012
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Polly came to me in 2005 as a cat with "behavioural problems". We lived a quiet life by the canal for seven years, and she loved watching the birds from the balcony.
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Holly
- 31 Dec 2012
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Just had to put paws to paper to let you know what kind of year I’ve had. I got a new home in January – on my birthday as it happens but my new parents didn’t know that at the time, until they read my paperwork at home.
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Jet, Shadow and Midnight
- 27 Dec 2012
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It is exactly two years ago that Alison and Neil picked us up and we thought that it was time that we dropped you an update.
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Channing
- 27 Dec 2012
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My new mummy and daddy who renamed me from Chalky to Channing took me home on 8 December.
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Ray
- 27 Dec 2012
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It is just over 18 months since (blind) Ray came back to Shropshire with me. He has become a very loving cat who follows me everywhere. He has the run of the garden and I can leave him unsupervised out there.
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Ambrose
- 26 Dec 2012
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Honey
- 13 Dec 2012
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Another year in my new home and I am as happy as ever. I have been out in the garden a lot this year (although my owners keep a very watchful eye on me so I can’t get up to too much mischief!).
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Peanut
- 13 Dec 2012
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Mimi
- 12 Dec 2012
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Dear friends at Battersea, I have now been in my 'new' home for 14 months, and I thought you would like to see how I am doing.
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Mowgli
- 12 Dec 2012
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Bella
- 11 Dec 2012
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Charlie
- 11 Dec 2012
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As soon as we saw handsome Simon (now named Charlie) on the Battersea website we hoped that we would be his.
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Megatron
- 11 Dec 2012
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Tiggy
- 04 Dec 2012
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Tiggy the cat has been living with us for a year now since we adopted him from Battersea's Old Windsor centre.
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Archie
- 04 Dec 2012
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Thought I would send you an update on how "Teddy" is getting on in his new home. We renamed him Archie which really suits him and sounds much better from two over-40s.
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Blossom
- 09 Nov 2012
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Rufus
- 06 Nov 2012
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We wanted to let you know how well Rufus (formerly known as Donny) is getting on and to say a big thank you for rehoming him with us and for all that you do at Battersea.
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Rufus Walsh
- 06 Nov 2012
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MIdnight
- 05 Nov 2012
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We adopted Midnight in October last year (he was meant to be called Felix but we thought we'd stick to his original name) and he has given us so much joy and happiness ever since then.
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Lemon Meringue
- 05 Nov 2012
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I picked up Lemon Meringue from Battersea's London centre a few weeks ago. As you can see she has settled in very well and is already part of the family!
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Lulu
- 05 Nov 2012
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Pegs
- 05 Nov 2012
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Missy
- 04 Nov 2012
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Banjo
- 31 Oct 2012
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Lulu
- 30 Oct 2012
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I wanted a cat, so I asked my mum for a cat. My mum said yes! So my mum looked on the internet and found the website, and so we went to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
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Mr Hudson
- 30 Oct 2012
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Pepe
- 25 Oct 2012
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Hello Battersea. It's Pepe here, although you may remember me better as Bubbles. I adopted my new owners (Elise and Fraser) in May of 2011 and while they still think they are in charge, I am educating them slowly.
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Cleo & Nef
- 25 Oct 2012
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Thankyou Battersea for allowing us to rehome our wonderful cats Cleopatra (Cleo, formerly Zoe) and Nefertiti (Nef, formerly Louise).
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Tom Thumbs
- 24 Oct 2012
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Tommy came home with us on Wednesday, 16 October 2012 and has settled in very quickly.
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Annie
- 18 Oct 2012
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I thought your would like to know how Annie (Fudge while she was at Battersea) is getting on.
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Boo
- 18 Oct 2012
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My cat Boo (originally named Gizzy) is two years old, and she was rehomed on 3 March.
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Bootsy and Smudge
- 18 Oct 2012
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Hello Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. We visited you to adopt a dog. We left with two cats!
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Fluffy
- 02 Oct 2012
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We have had Fluffy now since 2 August, she is the most loveable, cutest and playful cat, just what we were looking for after our other two cats died at the ages of 17 and 21.
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Harry and Herbie
- 23 Sep 2012
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It has been two weeks since we picked up Harry and 'Ron' (now Herbie) from Battersea's Brands Hatch centre.
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Archie
- 19 Sep 2012
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This is the second day since we have taken Archie to our office and we wanted to show you how confident and happy he is! When we brought him here yesterday he behaved like he always lived in here!
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Augustus
- 19 Sep 2012
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Larry
- 19 Sep 2012
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Miss Garbo
- 19 Sep 2012
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I just wanted to give you an update on Miss Garbo (nee Misty) who I adopted last March. After some time and patience, she is turning into the loveliest companion.
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Indy
- 12 Sep 2012
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Albus
- 11 Sep 2012
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I adopted a cat from you on 7 August, 2011. His name then was Indiana which we changed to Albus. I thought I would let you know how he is getting on a year later!
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Lulu
- 11 Sep 2012
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Mitsy and Penny
- 07 Sep 2012
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We want to update you on the progress of Mitsy and Kitty (now known as Penny) who we adopted from Battersea Old Windsor on 20 July 2012. They had been at Battersea for almost four months without being adopted and we fell in love with them straight away.
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Tigger
- 06 Sep 2012
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We took Tigger home from Battersea's London centre on 26 March after he had spent a couple of weeks with you.
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Bradley
- 05 Sep 2012
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Thank you very much for Bradley's starter pack - he loves that green monster on a string!
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Poppy
- 03 Sep 2012
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When we went to Battersea in early June we didn't expect to come home with a cat. And yet we soon found ourselves on the bus home clutching bags of litter, cat food, cat toys, food bowls, a cat bed, cat collar, and an underweight, timid little black and white one-year-old called Isis.
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Fiffaro
- 03 Sep 2012
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Sweep
- 25 Aug 2012
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Bertie
- 20 Aug 2012
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Ghost
- 17 Aug 2012
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Just thought I'd give you an update on Samantha who I took home with me six weeks ago. She is now called Ghost as she looks like a little ghost at night-time (and after the white wolf in Game Of Thrones).
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Halo
- 02 Aug 2012
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Halo, our gorgeous cat, was a real challenge when we first brought him home. However, he has very quickly become a much loved member of the family, full of mischief and fun.
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Jessie
- 30 Jul 2012
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Here's Jessie 10 months after she joined the family in our London home. She travelled to France a fortnight ago, with harness & lead for safety, ending the long trip free in the back of the car.
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Pandora and Jacob
- 29 Jul 2012
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Tinks
- 29 Jul 2012
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Bruce
- 25 Jul 2012
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We picked up our new cat from you on 20 May. Within hours he had made himself right at home! He was all over the house (up and down the stairs) and getting into every nook and cranny. He seems to like the bathroom as it is warm, but he can also cool down by lying in the empty bathtub.
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Raymond
- 17 Jul 2012
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I thought you might like to know that Mac, or Raymond as I think we will rename him, is settling in really well to his new home already.
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Gerry
- 17 Jul 2012
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Buster
- 17 Jul 2012
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As you can see, Buster has settled in well and is seen here enjoying a stroll in the garden.
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Idris
- 16 Jul 2012
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Hi Battersea, we wanted to share this picture of little Idris who we rehomed two months ago.
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Missy
- 16 Jul 2012
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Minnie
- 16 Jul 2012
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Bluebell and Daisy
- 06 Jul 2012
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Archie
- 06 Jul 2012
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Lucky
- 06 Jul 2012
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We came in to Battersea on 11 February looking for a cat as a Valentine's present to ourselves (my previous cat had died back in November of cancer and had left a gaping cat shaped hole at home).
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Romeo
- 06 Jul 2012
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My sister and I adopted our first animal companion, Romeo, in April and it's been a delightful three months, and definitely feels like he's been living with us for much longer!
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Maggie & Betty
- 14 Jun 2012
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Parker
- 05 Jun 2012
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I have just received the latest edition of Battersea's Paws magazine, and was delighted to find that Parker, our adopted cat from you, featured, I believe, twice.
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Billy & Wally
- 04 Jun 2012
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One year on from Billy and Wally coming to live in Colchester and they have both become part of the family and prominent features in the local area.
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Boris
- 31 May 2012
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It has been just over six weeks since we chose and picked up Boris (previously known as Cece) and he has been an absolute delight.
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Betsie
- 28 May 2012
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Molly
- 24 May 2012
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Coco
- 22 May 2012
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I thought I would drop you a line and tell you all about my new home and that I am very happy.
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Smudge
- 22 May 2012
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Ruby Fable Midwinter
- 19 May 2012
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Pablo & Mouse
- 17 May 2012
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Hi, here is a picture of our two Battersea cats. We got Pablo (originally called Mario) about seven years ago and Mouse (originally Matilda) joined him three weeks ago.
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Magnus & Blu
- 15 May 2012
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Hello, I can't believe it is over three months since we rehomed Magnus and Blu. The time has flown by! I thought you might like to see some pictures of them in their new home and hear how they are getting on.
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Cinnamon Cookie
- 11 May 2012
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Cinnamon Cookie went home with us on 25 February this year. The first thing she did when we arrived was go straight to our room and laid down on our bed.
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Snowie
- 11 May 2012
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Snowie is settling in well - while perhaps a little nervous still when encountering the unexpected, especially as he refused to realise that there was an upstairs in the house until this morning, which discovery discombobulated him - although as the attached pitcure attests he swiftly got over it.
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Prince & Princess
- 11 May 2012
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We wanted to let you know that the two wonderful cats we adopted from you last December are thriving and happily settled into their new home.
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Willow
- 11 May 2012
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I saw my new mummy at Battersea in February 2012. She came into my nice room and rubbed my chin.
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Cleo
- 08 May 2012
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We’ve now been proud owners of Cleo (formerly Pinky) for three months and she has settled in beautifully!
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Treacle
- 08 May 2012
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I adopted tortie Treacle in March, after my previous Battersea graduate, a very shy tabby called Tilly, died.
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Sweetie Pie
- 08 May 2012
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Lovey
- 07 May 2012
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On 18 January 2005 I went with a friend to Battersea. He was after a kitten and I was there to keep him company. In the waiting room I saw Lovey’s poster.
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Lemon Meringue
- 07 May 2012
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Jasper
- 07 May 2012
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I had been very lonely since Rascal, my lovely 19 year old cat died. I came to Battersea at the end of February and fell for little Jasper. He had apparently been there since mid December but no-one chose him, because nobody except the lovely, kind helpers there ever got to see him – he never came out of his cardboard box!
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Snookie
- 04 May 2012
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We got Snookie in November 2011 and it feels like she has been part of our home forever! I remember looking at her profile picture on the website. I knew straight away she was the cat for me and that was before meeting her…. and I was right.
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Quentin
- 17 Apr 2012
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Formerly known as Paddy, Quentin is really enjoying life. He has a nice, interesting garden to call his own, where he is obsessed with catching flies. He is loved by the whole family.
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Bella
- 12 Apr 2012
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Dandolo
- 10 Apr 2012
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When we married in January 2010, we wanted to start our family as soon as possible. Naturally, we headed straight online to the Battersea website to see who would adopt us.
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Tigger
- 10 Apr 2012
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We collected Tigger from Battersea's London centre on 25 March and we just wanted to let you know how he's getting on.
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Bisbee and Tonka
- 10 Apr 2012
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Bisbee is the tabby, Tonka the ginger fluff ball. They have recently both turned two.
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Buddy
- 10 Apr 2012
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Dopey
- 07 Apr 2012
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Harvey
- 07 Apr 2012
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Two years on from Old Windsor and grey, green-eyed Harvey is a dear, gentle, happy little cat who has settled well and developed a deep rumbly purr and lots of different chirrupy sounds.
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Ruby Splodge
- 05 Apr 2012
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Ruby is slowly coming out of her shell and letting her wonderful personality shine through.
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Felix
- 05 Apr 2012
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Felix came to us 5 December 2009 from Battersea's Brands Hatch centre. I had been looking for a cat who would catch my eye. I had looked at many websites, visited a local rescue centre and saw many appealing and deserving cats. However, it was when I was searching the Battersea website that I spotted him.
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Hector
- 02 Apr 2012
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Thank you for letting us take Hector home. He was very timid at first, spending the first couple of days hiding in his igloo house. We left his food and water next to the entrance.
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Charles & Sebastian
- 02 Apr 2012
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At first, Charles and Sebastian were quite shy and scared, especially Charles who was hiding in the wardrobe or under the bed. Sebastian was more confident and friendly to us from the very beginning, even if he was cautious.
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Monty
- 30 Mar 2012
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Charlie
- 30 Mar 2012
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I fell in love with Felix (now Charlie) at Battersea's Old Windsor centre within minutes of meeting him.
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Porsha
- 16 Mar 2012
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William
- 14 Mar 2012
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We came to London for a visit - and ended up going home with William (who used to be Sharkie) after coming to Battersea!
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Minou
- 14 Mar 2012
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Yesterday Minou was expressing such an interest in being out, sniffing at the back door which I had left a tiny bit open for her to smell the air outside. As she has found her way around the house and seemed to be confident with the inside space, I decided to give her a try and opened the door.
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Tora
- 07 Mar 2012
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We rehomed beautiful Tora (formerly Cookie) from Battersea in September 2011 and she has given us so much love and fun.
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Bobby
- 07 Mar 2012
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It has been a year this April since we rehomed Bobby the Burmese from Battersea Brands Hatch.
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Hugo
- 06 Mar 2012
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It has now been just over a year since we collected Hugo from Battersea… and what a wonderful addition to our family he is!
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Leo and Charlie
- 02 Mar 2012
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Here are brothers Leo and Charlie (originally called Johnny and Jimmy) who we rehomed from Battersea in October 2009.
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Dolly
- 02 Mar 2012
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My kitten is called Dolly. She is 8 months and a half. I got her from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home who had found and saved her in Islington.
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Nala and Simba
- 01 Mar 2012
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My gorgeous babies are now more or less completely settled. Kiara-Woo, who we have renamed Nala, is so unbelievably confident, her favourite toy is her mouse with a bell and she has proved to be an expert tree climber.
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Missy
- 29 Feb 2012
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Melinda has become a completely different cat to how she was in Battersea. Now called Missie, she is very affectionate and loves to sit near you whenever she can and waits by the door for us to come home from work.
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Rani
- 29 Feb 2012
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Ditz
- 27 Feb 2012
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Ditz has now been with us for over a month. He has settled into the house really well and it feels like he has always lived with us.
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Jerome
- 27 Feb 2012
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Beatrice
- 23 Feb 2012
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When we visited Battersea we wanted to take all the cats home, but our eyes kept coming back to a shy black bundle of fur called Beatrice, she was quite shy and a bit nervy, but there was no getting away from it. This was the cat for us.
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Shadow
- 23 Feb 2012
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We adopted Shadow last year in April and when we got her she was very shy and scared (of her own shadow).
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Poppy
- 23 Feb 2012
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We made the round trip all the way to Brands Hatch on 5 November after falling in love with Poppy on the website.
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JoJo
- 23 Feb 2012
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Molly & Toby
- 22 Feb 2012
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Smilla
- 21 Feb 2012
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In June 2007 I picked up Smilla (then Tutti as Battersea named her, or Pudding as the original owner named her). Being from Denmark I renamed her Smilla (from the book "Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow" - thinking it was bad karma to have a slightly fat cat named Pudding).
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Myrtle
- 21 Feb 2012
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Myrtle (who was called Taylor at Battersea's Brands Hatch centre) made herself at home straight away. No timid hiding under the sofa, she made it her business to explore every inch of her new surroundings.
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George
- 17 Feb 2012
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I visited Battersea London in February 2006 with my flatmate who wanted a cat and, not having any experience, asked me along for help. We walked up and down the cattery, not sure which one to choose, and then I saw a cabin which had a cardboard box with its back to the window.
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Margot
- 17 Feb 2012
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We rehomed Margot (formerly known as Claudia) in November 2011 and were warned that she would be a very timid girl, who we may not see venture from behind the sofa for a couple of weeks. She was however, already purring in her new basket in the car on the way home that very day!
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Belle
- 17 Feb 2012
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We picked Humbug up from Old Windsor on 27 December. Since then she has been renamed Belle (we thought she was too pretty to be called Humbug!).
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Merlin
- 16 Feb 2012
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I got Merlin just after Christmas and after a shaky first evening of him trying to escape up the chimney I couldn't imagine my house without him.
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Rosencrantz & Ophelia
- 16 Feb 2012
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Just wanted to update you with how Rosencrantz and Ophelia (previously Moses and Lily) are getting on in their new home.
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Chloe
- 16 Feb 2012
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Chloe has settled like a dream, enjoys visitors and has been 'adopted' by our children and grandchildren, who all want to take her home.
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Ozma and Billina
- 16 Feb 2012
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It’s been five months since we re-homed Ozma and Billina (Hobnob and Willow) and I wanted to send some pictures of the ladies so you can see how happy these two older gals are.
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Tarabelle
- 15 Feb 2012
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We came to Battersea in May 2011 and fell in love instantly with Tarabelle, who was found wandering as a pregnant stray and had been fostered until her kittens were born.
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Arlie
- 15 Feb 2012
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Harry
- 10 Feb 2012
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We adopted Harry (Stanley at Battersea) just before Christmas. With a lot of patience and time we have successfully integrated him into the household and he is now Tyson's (our black lab) best mate.
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Tess and Barney
- 10 Feb 2012
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Our beautiful cats Aero and Tigger (now renamed Tess and Barney) were adopted from Battersea's Old Windsor centre in November and they have settled really well into their new home.
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Mia
- 09 Feb 2012
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This is Mia, my beautiful, adorable and friendly long haired cat who I adopted from Battersea's Brands Hatch centre in December.
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Patches
- 08 Feb 2012
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I just wanted to give you an update on Patches, the timid but very sweet black and white kitty we took home from Battersea's London Centre in mid-September last year.
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Alfie and Frodo
- 08 Feb 2012
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We picked up Orin and Oisin from Battersea back in May 2010 and renamed them Alfie and Frodo.
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Wandle
- 08 Feb 2012
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Boo
- 08 Feb 2012
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When I saw Boo's photo on the Battersea site I had an instinct that he was 'the one for us' and was so keen not to miss the chance of having him in our lives my boyfriend took an afternoon off work in order to meet him and arrange for him to be reserved until my day off at the weekend.
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Miss Keats
- 08 Feb 2012
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I thought I would send you an update on Keys, or Miss Keats as she is now known.Given her prima dona status the "title" is very important!
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Star & Buck
- 06 Feb 2012
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We rescued Star and Buck in November 2011 from Battersea, where they were known as Prince and Serena.
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Scratchy & Zoomer
- 06 Feb 2012
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When Gaby and Gavin (now renamed Scratchy and Zoomer) first came to us they were timid tiny kittens who were resistant to all human contact.
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Charlie
- 01 Feb 2012
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Jude
- 01 Feb 2012
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When I visited Battersea in May, I asked which cat had been waiting for a home the longest; Jude had been in the cattery for seven months and she had had two homes before coming back to Battersea.
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Dylan and Tia
- 31 Jan 2012
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It's been nearly 2 weeks since we rehomed Dylan and Tia from Battersea and they have been a scream!
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Wilf
- 27 Jan 2012
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I’m Wilf. Battersea called me Pluto but I didn’t like it. I’ve been resident in the country over a year now and it suits me hugely - once I’d got the resident ex-stray dog into shape, which didn’t take long.
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Mabel
- 27 Jan 2012
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We will shortly be celebrating 13 years with Mabel, and she is certainly not acting like the older lady she now is.
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Mylo
- 27 Jan 2012
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I’m having a great time with my new owners. They are very caring and providing me with a lot of happiness.
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Sophie Lulu
- 25 Jan 2012
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Battersea kindly looked after me for a short time until my new family were introduced to me.
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Oscar & Purrey
- 19 Jan 2012
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It has now been three weeks since we adopted Oscar and Purrey, and both are doing really well.
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Harvey
- 03 Jan 2012
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Vegas
- 03 Jan 2012
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Vegas is a four-year-old black and white short haired cat, who we adopted in 2009 from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London.
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Ripley
- 03 Jan 2012
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I wanted to let everyone know about one of Battersea's ex-residents who now lives with me - Ripley (or Lord Ripley, as he is affectionately known).
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Willoughby
- 21 Dec 2011
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Willoughby has been with us for just over a year now - his name was Stewie when he was at Brands Hatch.
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Fluffy
- 21 Dec 2011
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Beautiful white Fluffy (by name and by coat!) was rehomed from our Brands Hatch centre by Lloyd, Chiara and Sophia Allegri.
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Buddy
- 21 Dec 2011
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I adopted Buddy from Old Windsor just two weeks ago and thought I'd let you know how we're getting along.
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Alice
- 26 Sep 2011
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Marion Smith rehomed one of Battersea Old Windsor centre's more timid residents, Alice, last year. Alice, a youngster herself, was abandoned at the gates of the Home whilst pregnant with four kittens. After such a sad start in life, she was very fortunate to be rehomed by Marion and has become quite the little superstar! It’s a lovely update, and a true testament to how shy and under socialised cats can develop into wonderful pets when they are taken into a loving home.
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Ray
- 03 Jun 2011
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Blind cat Ray was adopted by Anne in May 2011 and taken home to Shropshire.
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Toby
- 21 Feb 2011
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We just thought we'd provide you with a quick update on the big ginger Tom cat, Toby, that we adopted a month ago.
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Naomi
- 24 Jan 2011
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I took Naomi home in October 2008. She was shy at first but has since grown in confidence and is a delight to have around.
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Hibby
- 15 Dec 2010
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Hibby (or Hibberd) wrote us a Christmas Card to let us know how he's getting on with his new family
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Issey
- 27 Sep 2010
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My name is Issey and I moved into my new home from Battersea when I was only a baby after I was put in quarantine because my brothers and sisters weren’t very well.
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Teddy Mint
- 27 Sep 2010
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How could our rescue stories not include the one of ‘saucy’ Teddy Mint? His owners forgive all of his pranks, as he’s ‘loveable’.
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Xander
- 27 Sep 2010
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The following is one of the Battersea Dogs & Cats rescue stories that describes how cats of different ages can get on very well with each other in the same house.
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Purrdy
- 26 Aug 2010
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One of the cutest rescue stories is that of Purrdy and Elaine below showing us that sometimes the owner and the pet are destined to live together.
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Danny
- 04 Aug 2010
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Danny’s story is one of the rescue stories that represents the perfect match between the owners and their pet. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home helped Danny’s ‘family’ to make the right cat choice.
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Fluffy
- 28 Jun 2010
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The following is one of the rescue stories proving that even older cats can be a marvellous companion.
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Tom
- 23 Jun 2010
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He is the most perfect companion for somebody living on his own , and I like to think that he is very happy here.
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Poppy
- 14 Jun 2010
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Poppy spent over 20 years of her life at Battersea’s London site, and happily lived out her last two and a half years in the Kent countryside with Lynda Drossa, who used to work at the Home.
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XO
- 14 Jun 2010
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XO, formerly known as Luka, graciously allowed me to take him home on the 4th of May.
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Forrest
- 14 Jun 2010
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Panther
- 26 May 2010
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Max
- 19 Mar 2010
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Troy
- 17 Mar 2010
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My husband and I came to Battersea in October 09 to rehome an FIV positive cat as we only have a small roof terrace and no garden but have always wanted a cat.
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Brandy
- 17 Mar 2010
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I got Brandy from Battersea last summer. He was a little nervous at first and spent the first 2 days hiding behind the sofa.
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Lily
- 25 Feb 2010
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We came to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home at the end of 2008 to look for a new cat and immediately fell in love with Doris the kitten. She had been living in a foster home because she had a sore leg but by the time we met her, she was fully recovered and looking for a new place to live. We fell in love at first sight!
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Danny
- 17 Feb 2010
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Danny’s story is one of the rescue stories that represents the perfect match between the owners and their pet. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home helped Danny’s ‘family’ to make the right cat choice.
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Tigger with Shadow
- 25 Nov 2009
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They had been abandoned as kittens in a disused shop - nobody knows how they got there - but luckily Battersea rescued them.
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Holly and Harvey
- 25 Nov 2009
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Barney
- 25 Nov 2009
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Barney came to live with me in April and by about the second day he had already taken charge.
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Louis
- 17 Sep 2009
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He loves cuddles, he purrs and purrs, he has the biggest heart and I am constantly amazed by the trust he has shown me.
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Faith
- 17 Sep 2009
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Tigger
- 19 May 2009
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Tigger came to live with us just after Christmas 2008 and has definitely made himself at home.
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Merlin
- 16 Apr 2009
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Merlin was brought to Battersea, Old Windsor at one year old. I am a cat socialiser there and took pity on him as he was very poorly but totally gorgeous!
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Belle
- 14 Apr 2009
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I have just looked at the website and would like to add our happy ending and say a huge thank you to Battersea.
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Alfred
- 14 Apr 2009
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I adopted Alfred from Battersea, Old Windsor. All I saw was a very scared, very large, very sad face peering out from behind the window.
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Dita
- 14 Apr 2009
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Riot and Gunny
- 02 Mar 2009
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Jazz and Marbles from Battersea Brands Hatch are doing very well and have been renamed Riot and Gunny. When I open the patio door they stand there and won’t go out if it’s raining or there is snow on the ground.
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Freddie
- 15 Aug 2008
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William and Mozart
- 29 Jul 2008
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Our first cat from Battersea was William: we saw him on the Battersea website and knew he was the one.
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Princess
- 24 Jun 2008
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When my family and I visited Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in August 2004, we just came to look at the cats, with no intention of getting one on that day.
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