Dog Rescue Stories

We're always delighted when our dogs and cats find new homes and love to hear how they are getting on. If you have a Happy Ending story please email it to paws@battersea.org.uk or submit it online via the Your Stories section. Here we share some of the uplifting updates received so far.

We hope that reading about the joy rehomed animals can bring will inspire more people to welcome a Battersea Dogs & Cats Home resident into their life and generate yet more happy endings.

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    • Rudi

    • 17 May 2013
    • Rudi

      On the day after Boxing Day in 2011, having convinced my husband that we should rehome a puppy, our family attended Battersea in London in the hope of rehoming one of the 'Christmas puppies'.

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    • Stanley

    • 17 May 2013
    • Stanley

      We adopted Stanley three years ago on 12 May. He is the most loving dog with the best personality!

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    • Miss Loulou

    • 15 May 2013
    • Miss Loulou

      Hi i am Miss Loulou and I am a Battersea girl ... I am about ten years old, was found in a box when I was a puppy in 2003, and rehomed with my Mum and Dad.

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    • Brooke

    • 15 May 2013
    • Brooke

      Brooke has been with us now for two years. After my parents lost their much-loved spaniel, Harvey, my Dad said he didn’t want another dog - but he had said this several times after losing our much-loved dogs over the years!

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    • Bonnie

    • 14 May 2013
    • Bonnie

      After the passing of our beautiful canine friend, Betty, it took about six months before we started to look at the Battersea website.

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    • Melody

    • 11 May 2013
    • Melody

      Melody has very smoothly fitted herself into our daily lives, from early morning licks which is our wake up call, to walkies and then whatever the day throws at us.

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    • Tia

    • 10 May 2013
    • Tia

      My name is Tia. I was rehomed two weeks ago and I wanted to update you on my progress. My mum was going to do this but said she feels tired, I don't know why?

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    • Rocky

    • 16 Apr 2013
    • Rocky

      We adopted Rocky on 23 March 2013 and it already feels like he's always been with us! He's settled in very quickly and we can't imagine life without him.

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    • Texas & Carolina

    • 12 Apr 2013
    • Texas & Carolina

      Denver, our faithful old Battersea Shepherd, was nearing the end when we rehomed the puppy Texas from the Home, so that Denver would have company and could pass on his good manners and wisdom.

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    • Monty

    • 10 Apr 2013
    • Monty

      My husband, Jagga the cat and I rehomed the gorgeous Monty from you on 27 December 2012.

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    • Buddy

    • 10 Apr 2013
    • Buddy

      Just a quick update on Buddy who we rehomed on14 March.The first week was a bit manic getting him to understand his new boundaries although he responded quickly to treats and praise.

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    • Zola

    • 09 Apr 2013
    • Zola

      Zola the Cairn Terrier has been with us for two years and he has changed our lives totally.

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    • Olly

    • 08 Apr 2013
    • Olly

      We fell in love with Olly when we went to Battersea in January.

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    • Kobi

    • 05 Apr 2013
    • Kobi

      We re-homed Kobi, (was Sammy) over Christmas 2012 from Battersea London. He is the most gorgeous bubbly little boy, and he has fitted into our family perfectly.

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    • Kujo

    • 02 Apr 2013
    • Kujo

      This is Kujo who we got from Battersea almost 10 years ago. He's our little soldier who is loved and cherished very much.

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    • Rosy

    • 27 Mar 2013
    • Rosy

      You know when you say... lets be sensible and not try to replace our beloved elderly dogs too soon?

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    • Oscar

    • 27 Mar 2013
    • Oscar

      We thought you might like a update on our Oscar, the wonderful one year crossbreed we adopted from Battersea's London centre last year, on the same busy day (3 June) as the Queen decided to celebrate by having a flotilla of boats on the Thames nearby.

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    • Socks

    • 26 Mar 2013
    • Socks

      Hi, my name is Socks and I was rehomed just one month ago from Battersea's London centre. My mum decided to keep my name because it suits me so well.

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    • Louis

    • 25 Mar 2013
    • Louis

      I was at Battersea for a while, and after giving it some thought, on 8 December 2012, I decided to bunk down with two strange humans, John and Sandra, in Cheam Village. They called me Tucker in Battersea … I have no idea why?

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    • Shayna

    • 25 Mar 2013
    • Shayna

      Hi to all my friends at Battersea. Well I've been in my new home a little while now and thought I'd let you all know how I'm getting on.

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    • Dora

    • 25 Mar 2013
    • Dora

      Dora has grown quite a bit since we got her. She's almost outgrown the dog bed we got (and we did get a fairly large one initially as we didn't want to have to get another one). Not sure how big she is actually going to get.

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    • Tess

    • 21 Mar 2013
    • Tess

      Tess, who was called Ebony at Battersea, settled with us straightaway and she is very happy.

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    • Darcey

    • 21 Mar 2013
    • Darcey

      It seems strange to think that it is such a short time since Darcey (formerly Daisy) came to us - it feels like she has been here always.

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    • Molly

    • 21 Mar 2013
    • Molly

      Molly (formerly Betty) is doing really well and has settled in to life with us and our two cats.

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    • Ziggy

    • 21 Mar 2013
    • Ziggy

      Moomin, or as he is now known, Ziggy, has settled in extremely well. Bit unsure of the big horses but he will soon get used to them.

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    • Isobel

    • 20 Mar 2013
    • Isobel

      This is our lovely Staffordshire Bull Terrier Isobel (who was called Lucy at Battersea).

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    • Gus

    • 20 Mar 2013
    • Gus

      We came to Battersea London in January 2011 and were matched with and fell in love with Gus, who was just four months old.

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    • Nina

    • 20 Mar 2013
    • Nina

      We have only had Nina for a few weeks but it feels like she has been part of the family forever and she has brought us so much happiness and love already.

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    • Star

    • 20 Mar 2013
    • Star

      Hi. My name is Star and I came to live with my new family in January 2012. Daddy Ian, mummy Debbie and Colin and Lisa make up the family. They collected me from Battersea and bought me home in the car. I like riding in the car and watching out of the window.

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    • Lurch

    • 20 Mar 2013
    • Lurch

      We brought Lurch home from Battersea in February 2012 and we can't believe it's been a year already!

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    • Boycie

    • 14 Mar 2013
    • Boycie

      Hello to all the lovely staff who looked after me at Battersea Old Windsor. I thought I would just send you a quick note to tell you how well I'm doing in my new home.

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    • Rosti

    • 14 Mar 2013
    • Rosti

      I would like to thank you for matching me and my best friend Rosti (she was called Brenda when I first met her at Battersea's London centre). I have had her for about seven years now so she is getting on a bit!

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    • Banjo

    • 14 Mar 2013
    • Banjo

      We got Banjo from Battersea last Easter and receiving Paws, the Battersea magazine, we thought we should send you a picture, so here is one of him lying in the vegetable patch!

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    • Bear

    • 14 Mar 2013
    • Bear

      We rehomed Bear in 2001. Look what a beautiful boy he still is!

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    • Archie

    • 13 Mar 2013
    • Archie

      We are the Millward family from Stoke-on-Trent who adopted Archie ( formerly known as Kirk) 10 months ago.

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    • Wobbly Patch

    • 12 Mar 2013
    • Wobbly Patch

      Sadly our beloved little boy, Patch, passed away on 6 March this year, just a few days after his one-year anniversary with us, but he had an amazing last year filled with lots of love and cuddles.

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    • Blue

    • 12 Mar 2013
    • Blue

      Now that I have eaten the dining table, the stair carpet and Dad's desk - and dug the entire garden up - it's beginning too feel like home and I love my new family. Blue x

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    • Scruffy

    • 12 Mar 2013
    • Scruffy

      Just wanted to show you a picture of Boots, who is now called Scruffy.

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    • Keira

    • 12 Mar 2013
    • Keira

      Keira got quite ill a couple of days after we brought her to our home from Battersea and was seen by our local vet several times for over a week, but has now been given the all clear.

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    • Billy

    • 20 Feb 2013
    • Billy

      We came to Battersea on 27 January looking for a dog. Unfortunately there wasn't a dog suitable for us at the time so we returned on 3 February and met a very nice Jack Russell called Hound Dog (sorry Battersea, we have chnaged his name to Billy).

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    • Spike

    • 18 Feb 2013
    • Spike

      Joel and I collected Spike (previously Muffin) from Battersea on Saturday, 26 January 2013. I remember the journey as if it were yesterday; having to explain to my eight-year-old son Joel that we may not be able to take Spike home as he might not like us; Joel kept his fingers crossed for the entire journey. He states that as soon as Spike entered the 'meeting' room: "I fell in love with him Mummy".

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    • Bella

    • 08 Feb 2013
    • Bella

      Guinea Pig is now called Bella. She's doing brilliantly and is now housetrained....nearly!

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    • Reggie

    • 08 Feb 2013
    • Reggie

      Dear Friends, I am happily settled in at my new home, they have welcomed me in and I feel like I have been here for lots of doggie years. I have made a new BFF called George - he is a Golden Retriever and helps me learn lots of good behaviour.

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    • Wolfie

    • 08 Feb 2013
    • Wolfie

      I adopted Wolfie (was Nino) in July 2012 and thought I would drop you a line to let you know how we are getting on.

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    • Stanley

    • 07 Feb 2013
    • Stanley

      Stanley came to live with us on 28 December 2012. He is a boisterous, funny, clumsy and very affectionate young boy.

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    • Red

    • 07 Feb 2013
    • Red

      Red has been going to dog training classes since January 2012. We had a very shaky start as she was very, very nervous and was not happy to interact with the other dogs.

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    • Missy

    • 01 Feb 2013
    • Missy

      Missy has settled into life here quickly and coped really well with a very busy social time over Christmas and New Year, visiting at least five different households and behaving beautifully for someone so newly arrived in the family.

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    • Mala and Millie

    • 01 Feb 2013
    • Mala and Millie

      We wanted to share a happy ending story with you. We have two wonderful Staffies... one who came from you eight years ago (Millie) and the other who we got from Battersea Old Windsor three years ago (Mala).

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    • Miley and Oska

    • 01 Feb 2013
    • Miley and Oska

      Thought I would give you an update on Miley (formerly Buttercup) who we rehomed in September 2012.

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    • Freddie

    • 30 Jan 2013
    • Freddie

      We came to see Freddie in June 2012, and when we were introduced to him we feel in love instantly.

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    • Poppy

    • 25 Jan 2013
    • Poppy

      We got Poppy about four years ago from Battersea Brands Hatch.

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    • Annabelle

    • 25 Jan 2013
    • Annabelle

      We adopted Annabelle in August 2012, from Battersea's London centre, and from the first time we saw her, she stole our hearts.

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    • Ozzie

    • 25 Jan 2013
    • Ozzie

      Ozzie is settling well with us. He is such a character, and so friendly with every one he meets, if a little exuberant! I am looking to find dog behaviour classes for the three of us to attend to get the best out of each other.

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    • Eddy

    • 25 Jan 2013
    • Eddy

      This is our handsome dog Eddy, who we rehomed from Battersea on 5 January, 2013.

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    • Jenson

    • 25 Jan 2013
    • Jenson

      We just wanted to thank you so much for our lovely new dog - Sooty. He is an absolute joy, and has settled in so well.

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    • Rosie

    • 22 Jan 2013
    • Rosie

      My name is Shannah and about eight years ago when I was nine or ten, I came to Battersea in London to rehome a new dog.

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    • Leila

    • 22 Jan 2013
    • Leila

      Last year, during the summer, we met Freckles at Battersea. It was love at first sight. A few days later we took her home.

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    • Bonnie

    • 22 Jan 2013
    • Bonnie

      We adopted Clara (now Bonnie) in January 2011. She was just 14 weeks old and a bundle of energy and naughtiness - and that hasn't changed!

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    • Frankie

    • 18 Jan 2013
    • Frankie

      Hi everybody! I was a bit worried when I left you but my new mum and dad had some nice blankets in the car and I fell asleep all curled up.

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    • Tamara

    • 16 Jan 2013
    • Tamara

      My name is Tamara and even though I dropped the name Princess, my new parents say I am still one.

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    • Jasper

    • 16 Jan 2013
    • Jasper

      Thought I'd tell you about Jasper the Lurcher, who I got from Battersea some twelve and a half years ago. He was six months old and called Peanut, and had never been housed.

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    • Mickey

    • 09 Jan 2013
    • Mickey

      Me and my daughter (now 16) adopted Mickey from Battersea on 31 July 2011, after he had been with you for just six days. He has really become part of our family and brings us lots of fun and happiness.

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    • Rocky

    • 09 Jan 2013
    • Rocky

      My husband and I took Rocky home from Old Windsor in July. Rocky had not been doing well in kennels and was extremely stressed. When we picked him up I think we were as nervous as he was. However, he fell asleep on my lap on the way home and right away looked at home.

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    • Megan

    • 09 Jan 2013
    • Megan

      Megan is doing very well and is very happy. She was called Molly at Battersea, but had to have a name change as my cat is also called Molly.

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    • Pugin

    • 05 Jan 2013
    • Pugin

      Our Battersea cat sadly passed away a couple of years ago at the grand old age of 16. Our Battersea dog, who we adopted three years ago, almost to the day, is now aged four. Shortly after we adopted him, we named him Mr P (or Pugin as his formal name) and he brings us so much joy every single day.

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    • Olive

    • 04 Jan 2013
    • Olive

      We adopted our dog Olive from Battersea last March, 2012, and so here she is looking like the delightful dog that she is.

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    • Ben

    • 04 Jan 2013
    • Ben

      On 5 November 2011 we took home a lovely three-month-old Golden Retriever, then Benji, now Ben... or Benjamin when he's a bit naughty!

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    • Paddington

    • 03 Jan 2013
    • Paddington

      Paddington was rehomed by us on Mother's Day 2010. He is now a lovely three year old boy who is extremely loving and always wants to please.

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    • Roxy

    • 03 Jan 2013
    • Roxy

      Just wanted to wish you all a happy New Year and to say thanks for allowing us to rehome Abi, who we have renamed Roxy.

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    • Bailey

    • 03 Jan 2013
    • Bailey

      We got our last dog from Battersea. She passed away six years ago and we weren't even thinking about having another dog - until we met Sky (now known as Bailey).

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    • Ceeker

    • 02 Jan 2013
    • Ceeker

      Lizzie, as she was known to you, is now called Ceeker, which was the name given to a red Indian tribe, meaning 'visionary'.

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    • Ben and Molly

    • 31 Dec 2012
    • Ben and Molly

      Hello to everyone at Battersea. We were so lucky to find our beautiful boy and girl Ben (white) and Molly (red) at Battersea Brands Hatch and London.

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    • Putney

    • 31 Dec 2012
    • Putney

      Farah came home on Tuesday with me and has been so good!

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    • TJ

    • 28 Dec 2012
    • TJ

      Hi, we adopted TJ on 8 December and cannot believe how good he has been.

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    • Jed

    • 28 Dec 2012
    • Jed

      As it has been two months since we brought Jed home I thought I would write with a little update.

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    • Jaffa

    • 28 Dec 2012
    • Jaffa

      We just wanted to give you an update on Jaffa, who we adopted on 8 December.

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    • Leo

    • 28 Dec 2012
    • Leo

      We wanted to say a BIG thank you to the team at Battersea (especially Old Windsor) for helping us to adopt Leo (aka Forest) about a month ago.

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    • Missie

    • 27 Dec 2012
    • Missie

      We rehomed Missie in July 2012 and it's one of the best things we have ever done! Missie is such a lovely natured dog and makes friends with everyone and every dog she meets.

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    • Molly

    • 26 Dec 2012
    • Molly

      Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wooferful new year. Mum and Dad brought this big tree into the living room and covered it with sparkly balls and pretty lights, and underneath it there was lots and lots presents for me. I spent all Christmas opening and playing with new toys, and by the end of the day I could even open them by myself. I had lots and lots of fun.

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    • Enzo

    • 13 Dec 2012
    • Enzo

      Hi, all at Battersea, just returned from our winter week at Center Parcs, Elveden Forest with the Pender Family including the three grandchildren.

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    • Elektra

    • 12 Dec 2012
    • Elektra

      I’m Elektra and I’m an 8-year-old Russian Black Terrier (RBT). My mum discovered me at Battersea in Old Windsor nearly eight years ago (I was very young - only 15/16 weeks old). Mum wasn’t even looking for another dog. Her and Dad already had Shadow - a 2-year-old RBT, but after their assessment and after I met Shadow I went home with them just over a week later.

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    • Maxi

    • 12 Dec 2012
    • Maxi

      Happy Christmas to all at Battersea from Maxi (rehomed in June) and Hilda and Jane Lees in North Yorkshire.

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    • Missy

    • 11 Dec 2012
    • Missy

      We adopted Missy (aka Zena) - a Staffie cross - in August this year and she has now been a big part of our family for five months.

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    • Hugo

    • 11 Dec 2012
    • Hugo

      A year ago this month I brought home my beautiful little Spaniel Cross who I named Hugo.

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    • Scruffy

    • 07 Dec 2012
    • Scruffy

      We lost our old dog in April 2005 and decided to rehome a rescued dog. We looked around Battersea but there was no dog to suit our lifestyle, then a rehomer bought out this scruffy looking terrier and my wife and I both started to laugh at her and we knew then she was the one for us.

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    • Charlie

    • 06 Dec 2012
    • Charlie

      Charlie (who was called Humpty at Battersea) was just nine weeks old when we were lucky enough to become his family.

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    • Hector

    • 05 Dec 2012
    • Hector

      We met Hector in January 2002 at Battersea's Old Windsor centre, aged 16 months. We kept the name Hector as it was perfect for him.

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    • Swift

    • 05 Dec 2012
    • Swift

      Swift (previously Maisey) celebrated her 2nd year with us on 17 October.

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    • Patches

    • 04 Dec 2012
    • Patches

      We bought home Patches from Battersea on 12 October. He is a good boy and is settling in well and is loved by all the same people who loved our Lucy.

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    • Minty

    • 04 Dec 2012
    • Minty

      Thought you might be interested to know about once terrified Minty, who wouldn't come out from under the chairs in your meeting room!

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    • Harry

    • 26 Nov 2012
    • Harry

      This little boy is a complete joy and we love him with all our hearts.

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    • Molly

    • 26 Nov 2012
    • Molly

      Our Lurcher Molly was rescued from Battersea's Old Windsor centre on 17 July 2006, having been found dumped and tied to a lamp post.

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    • Saba

    • 26 Nov 2012
    • Saba

      It's been about 6 weeks since we collected Saba, who was known as Choops at Battersea.

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    • Dandy

    • 14 Nov 2012
    • Dandy

      Dandy (Theo at Battersea) has been with us since the beginning of August and everyday he is an absolute pleasure to have.

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    • Buddy

    • 13 Nov 2012
    • Buddy

      I came to Battersea on 25 April to hopefully find a companion.

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    • Lizzy

    • 13 Nov 2012
    • Lizzy

      Lizzy is a beautiful Staffie cross who we got from Battersea nine months ago. When she first arrived she was very naughty and we found her eating all kinds of food from the pizza to the feta cheese salad.

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    • Alfie

    • 13 Nov 2012
    • Alfie

      Hello. My name is Alfie, and I come from Battersea’s Old Windsor centre.

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    • Gyp

    • 12 Nov 2012
    • Gyp

      I just wanted to thank Battersea Old Windsor for all your help and kindness in finding us such a wonderful rescue dog.

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    • Boris

    • 09 Nov 2012
    • Boris

      I would just like to thank you all for looking after me and finding me a new home after my old owner was unable to look after me anymore. I really enjoyed my short stay at the Battersea Hotel.

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    • Sasha

    • 08 Nov 2012
    • Sasha

      This is our little girl Sasha who we rescued on 7 October 2012. She has settled really well and we love her very much.

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    • Lucas

    • 07 Nov 2012
    • Lucas

      Just wanted to give you guys an update on Lucas. He was called Lucas at Battersea's London centre, and it fitted, so we left him with it.

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    • Oscar

    • 06 Nov 2012
    • Oscar

      I knew four things about Oscar when I bought him home from Battersea as a foster dog three years ago; that he was about 7-10; was finding kennel life hard going; had wonky hips; had issues with food.

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    • Blue

    • 04 Nov 2012
    • Blue

      Just a quick update on how Blue is getting on. He has settled in nicely with not too many mishaps.

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    • Johnny Reggae

    • 01 Nov 2012
    • Johnny Reggae

      We think Johnny Reggae is 18 now and he is doing really well, sprightly and enjoying life.

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    • Belle

    • 26 Oct 2012
    • Belle

      Hello everybody. You will have known me as Cara however my new Mum and Dad decided on a new name for a new home, so they christened me Belle.

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    • Bones

    • 24 Oct 2012
    • Bones

      Bones has settled in with us so well, I can’t believe he hasn’t been here all his life.

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    • Jasper

    • 23 Oct 2012
    • Jasper

      We brought Jasper (who was called Coco at Battersea) home in June, and just wanted to let you know how well he has settled in.

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    • Charlie

    • 23 Oct 2012
    • Charlie

      This is Charlie (on the right) adopted from Battersea in February 2011 and now emigrated with us to South Africa and thoroughly enjoying his new life in the sun!

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    • Meg

    • 23 Oct 2012
    • Meg

      I was taken to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home when my owners moved from a house to a flat and there would not have been enough room for me.

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    • Basil

    • 20 Oct 2012
    •  Basil

      Hello, Basil calling. To all my dear friends at Battersea Brands Hatch ...

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    • Rosa

    • 20 Oct 2012
    • Rosa

      We rehomed Rosa on 15 September 2012, we kept her name the same as this so suited her.

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    • Dougal

    • 19 Oct 2012
    • Dougal

      We (that is myself, my husband Carl, my daughters Patricia aged 10 and Gina aged 8) came to Battersea in July and looked round all the dogs, we had an interview with a young lady and “passed”.

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    • George

    • 19 Oct 2012
    • George

      Hello. My name is George and I'm a Boxer. In 2004 I arrived at Battersea, I don't know why or where I came from.

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    • Archie

    • 18 Oct 2012
    • Archie

      We rehomed Archie on 1 September - he was a stray found wandering and was called Wilfred at Battersea.

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    • Jasmine

    • 18 Oct 2012
    • Jasmine

      We are Ron and Jan Fitch from North Wales, we came down to you on 22 September to collect Jasmine - a 500 mile round trip but worth every mile.

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    • Jenson

    • 15 Oct 2012
    • Jenson

      We decided the time was right to get another dog so went to Battersea to rescue a dog that needed a home.

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    • Bliss

    • 14 Oct 2012
    • Bliss

      Just wanted to update you on our wonderful Bliss. We re-homed Bliss from Old Windsor, Battersea on 29 July, 2012.

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    • Rosie

    • 09 Oct 2012
    • Rosie

      I will start by introducing myself. My name is Maxine and I am the daughter of Ian and Susan who re-homed Dolly last year. Dolly's name is now Rosie, and she lives with me and my two teenagers in Devon.

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    • Lucy

    • 07 Oct 2012
    • Lucy

      We came to the Dogs Home on 9 December 1998 and this darling two to three-year-old Jack Russell Terrier came and sat on my lap in the meeting room.

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    • Buddy

    • 07 Oct 2012
    • Buddy

      Buddy lived with his original owner for 11 years, when she passed away he lived in a shed for two years and then he was taken to Battersea.

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    • Richie

    • 05 Oct 2012
    • Richie

      I adopted Richie on 6 August 2012. He's made me so happy. He's a joy to walk and loves meeting new dogs and people.

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    • Bailey

    • 03 Oct 2012
    • Bailey

      We have now had Bailey for a little over seven weeks and he has settled into our home and lifestyle extremely well.

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    • Harry

    • 02 Oct 2012
    • Harry

      Here's a poem from Harry to everyone at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. I hope you like it.

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    • Rocky

    • 21 Sep 2012
    • Rocky

      I just thought I’d send you a few pictures of Rocky, who we adopted in December 2009 from Battersea's Brands Hatch centre.

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    • Molly

    • 21 Sep 2012
    • Molly

      We have had Molly, formerly known as Stella, for just over four years now. We renamed her Molly as she deserved a fresh new start, and to try and remove any bad memories we thought a name change would help.

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    • Horace

    • 20 Sep 2012
    • Horace

      On Sunday, 18 September, 2011, we came to Battersea and adopted Horace. It's been a busy year! Today we celebrate his one year birthday with us, and he loves his new squeaky ball!

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    • Jessie

    • 19 Sep 2012
    • Jessie

      Jessie came to live with us on 9 January 2012. She is amazingly loving and trusting - although she had a hard start in life.

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    • Poppy

    • 19 Sep 2012
    • Poppy

      Dear Battersea, I thought I would send you some photographs of myself and my new family home as tomorrow we will have been together for three months and I will be 14 months old!

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    • Casper

    • 19 Sep 2012
    • Casper

      It’s me, Casper, remember me? Just wanted to give you a lowdown as to what’s been happening to me since I left you all on Bank Holiday weekend.

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    • George

    • 19 Sep 2012
    • George

      Just thought you might like to see how George (who was called Daley at Battersea) is turning out.

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    • Daisy

    • 19 Sep 2012
    • Daisy

      Just over a year ago we rescued the cutest little puppy in the world ...

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    • Poppy

    • 19 Sep 2012
    • Poppy

      Just wanted to say a big thank you for the fantastic day out we had at the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Annual Reunion party.

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    • Pippa

    • 19 Sep 2012
    • Pippa

      We found our darling Pippa at Battersea's Brands Hatch centre earlier this year. She was about three months old and was one of a litter of Lurchers that had been abandoned in Sidcup.

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    • Hattie

    • 11 Sep 2012
    • Hattie

      This is Hattie (originally named Alison). She was about eight months old when she joined our family and she's now seven, and the most delightful, good-natured dog ever!

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    • Milly

    • 11 Sep 2012
    • Milly

      Just wanted to write to let you know how Pearl (now Milly) is getting on. She has been with us for about two months now and has settled in marvellously.

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    • Charlie

    • 07 Sep 2012
    • Charlie

      It's me, Charlie! My family changed my name from Harvey and I love it.

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    • Monty

    • 07 Sep 2012
    • Monty

      Just a update on Monty (formerly known as Milhouse), who we took home on 2 August.

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    • Hadleigh

    • 07 Sep 2012
    • Hadleigh

      Hi everyone, it's Hadleigh here! I'm sorry it has taken me so long to write but I am having such fun!!

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    • Maxi

    • 06 Sep 2012
    • Maxi

      We rehomed Maxi (who is 10 years old) in June and returned to the Yorkshire Dales a week later. He settled from the very first day.

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    • Tubs

    • 06 Sep 2012
    • Tubs

      We adopted Tubs from Battersea in September 2011 (he was formerly known as Simon and was cared for at Battersea for almost a year).

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    • Amber

    • 06 Sep 2012
    • Amber

      When Amber arrived at Battersea, vets took x-rays and found her pelvis was fractured really badly.

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    • Che

    • 06 Sep 2012
    • Che

      We have had Che now for two years. He has settled in with us really well, he is such a gorgeous dog, so well behaved, but at the same time, he is full of life and we love him dearly.

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    • Summer

    • 06 Sep 2012
    • Summer

      Today is one year since the day we adopted Summer (formerly Froglette) and I thought I would update you on her new life this far.

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    • Jess

    • 06 Sep 2012
    • Jess

      We have had Jess for over two years now and she has brought great happiness to us all.

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    • Fritz

    • 04 Sep 2012
    • Fritz

      I adopted Fritz from Battersea in July and it is the best decision we have ever made, he is absolutely amazing!

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    • Toya

    • 03 Sep 2012
    • Toya

      We thought you would like to see some pictures of our lovely Rottie Toya. Her name was Daisy when we collected her from you on 21 August, 2012.

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    • Bobby

    • 03 Sep 2012
    • Bobby

      Bobby the Beagle (he was named Ode when we brought him home on February 29 this year) is now eight months old. He's a delight, so characterful, cheeky, clever, handsome. A real joy.

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    • Eddie

    • 03 Sep 2012
    • Eddie

      This is Eddie and his best friend Teddy. We got him from Battersea on 10 June, when he was named Scruffy, and haven't looked back since.

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    • Betty

    • 25 Aug 2012
    • Betty

      Betty came to live with me from Battersea at the end of January.

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    • Sky

    • 25 Aug 2012
    • Sky

      Sky has a calm loving nature, and is settling in well. She likes to rest her head on me or my husband and enjoys ear and neck rubs.

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    • Cassie

    • 25 Aug 2012
    • Cassie

      Cassie has settled in fantastically well after only four weeks – it's like she has always been here.

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    • Gus

    • 25 Aug 2012
    • Gus

      We rehomed Gus (from Battersea Old Windsor) in June. Gus soon settled in as part of the family, you would honestly think he had been with us since he was a pup which is great.

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    • Nando

    • 24 Aug 2012
    • Nando

      Nando has fitted in perfectly with our little Husky family. He has particulary taken a shine to Maverick and follows him everywhere, he has even taken to sleeping on top of Maverick.

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    • Saffie

    • 24 Aug 2012
    • Saffie

      A long overdue update about our gorgeous little pooch Saffie the Staffie!

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    • Floyd

    • 23 Aug 2012
    • Floyd

      Floyd settled in almost immediately and is so well behaved and well mannered – great with everyone including small kids and other dogs and we take him everywhere.

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    • Betsy

    • 23 Aug 2012
    • Betsy

      Betsy (formerly known as Beauty) has settled in very well and is now an important member of our family!

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    • Meg

    • 22 Aug 2012
    • Frank

    • 20 Aug 2012
    • Frank

      I am delighted to say that Frank has settled in really well. It's only been a week since picking him up from Battersea Old Windsor and its like he's been here for ever.

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    • Dexter

    • 17 Aug 2012
    • Dexter

      This is Dexter (who was Wigmore at Battersea), we rehomed him from you in July. He is just simply the most loveliest dog ever.

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    • Baxter

    • 16 Aug 2012
    • Baxter

      Here is a photo of Baxter who we rehomed from Battersea at Old Windsor just before Christmas last year.

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    • Sunny

    • 15 Aug 2012
    • Sunny

      We found our dog at Battersea's Old Windsor centre in 1997. Our son changed her name from Romula to Sunny and she has been a much loved member of our family ever since.

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    • Elsie

    • 15 Aug 2012
    • Elsie

      We rehomed Staffie pup Sally from Battersea's Old Windsor centre on 17 June this year.

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    • Jack

    • 10 Aug 2012
    • Jack

      I've been with my new family for nearly a year (formerly being called Cheeky - probably a more appropriate name than Jack!) and have had lots of new experiences.

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    • Billy

    • 10 Aug 2012
    • Billy

      We adopted Billy in Sept 2010 from your London centre. He is such a happy little dog and everyone falls in love with him, saying that he is far to pretty to be a boy.

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    • Archie

    • 10 Aug 2012
    • Archie

      When Dell (Arichie) came to our house in January, he was so scared to go out and did not know what the walkie means.

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    • Ralph

    • 10 Aug 2012
    • Ralph

      Just thought I'd let you know how Ralph, previously Leon, is getting on. Absolutely every person who meets him falls in love with him straight away!

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    • Henry

    • 10 Aug 2012
    • Henry

      We got Henry from Battersea in December 2009. He was very nervous and had separation anxiety.

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    • Hayes

    • 09 Aug 2012
    • Hayes

      In April 2006 I came home from Battersea with a lovely lady cross collie - Molly, aged 7. She settled into the house with no problems becoming my shadow.

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    • Sian

    • 09 Aug 2012
    • Sian

      Its been four months since we adopded our beautiful girl Sian.

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    • Bee

    • 09 Aug 2012
    • Bee

      Just to give you an update on busy Bee, the three month old Staffie we rehomed.

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    • Brownie

    • 02 Aug 2012
    • Brownie

      Twelve years ago you allowed us to adopt a Jack Russell Corgi cross called Brownie.

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    • Poppy

    • 01 Aug 2012
    • Poppy

      We picked Poppy up from Battersea in April 2012. She was a little nervous and hated being left on her own. However, now she is a very playful and confident dog, who is happy to be left on her own for four hours.

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    • Savannah

    • 29 Jul 2012
    • Savannah

      Just thought you would like to see this picture of Savannah (our Battersea Staffie whom we adopted on 19 May, 2011) sunbathing with Maggie, one of our recently adopted ex-battery hens!

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    • Buster

    • 29 Jul 2012
    • Buster

      It's been a wonderful ten weeks getting to know Buster, a very special boy who's becoming well known in the area.

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    • Poppy

    • 27 Jul 2012
    • Poppy

      Poppy the blind terrier needed lots of TLC when she arrived at Battersea five years ago - and now she's Best in Show.

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    • Lady

    • 25 Jul 2012
    • Lady

      When we saw the lovely smiley face of Lady on your website, we knew she was the one for us.

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    • Roxy

    • 25 Jul 2012
    • Roxy

      Roxy has settled into her new home really well. She has been gradually building up her fitness and has just started jogging with me along the river and around Battersea Park. She has taken well to jogging on the lead and I'm looking forward to letting her off when she knows her route and her name.

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    • Rufus

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Rufus

      We just thought we would update you on Rufus (who was called Linford) who we picked up from Old Windsor last Monday.

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    • Olive

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Olive

      From the day we picked up Olive, our beautiful red and white Boxer, from Battersea in January 2012 our lives have changed.

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    • Jenson

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Jenson

      Just to let you know we got our first dog from you on 9 June 2012, and what a wonderful member of the family we have now.

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    • Pepper

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Pepper

      We picked up Pepper, formerly known as Cracker, on 24 January 2012.

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    • Tilley

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Tilley

      Tilley (who was Gertrude when she was with you) has been with us since August and within days we couldn't remember what life was like before she found us.

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    • Charlie

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Charlie

      I would recommend to everybody the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as THE BEST place to rehome a dog.

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    • Ty

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Ty

      We were matched with Ty thanks to the help of Gander at Battersea's London centre, and as soon as we met him and he plonked himself next to us in the meeting room we knew he was for us.

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    • Luna

    • 17 Jul 2012
    • Luna

      We recently rehomed Luna, formerly known to you as Bonnie.

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    • Jack

    • 16 Jul 2012
    • Jack

      Jack is now seventeen and a half years old, I got him from you when he was 18 months old.

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    • Dax

    • 16 Jul 2012
    • Dax

      Dax, our Patterdale terrier, was one year old when we sprung him from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, having already been pushed from pillar to post with three former owners. This year in April he turned 14 making this month of July the time he turns 100 (dog) years old.

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    • Marley

    • 16 Jul 2012
    • Marley

      We’ve had Marley for just over a month now and he’s settled in really well!

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    • Croyde

    • 16 Jul 2012
    • Croyde

      We lost our dog of ten years, Logan, to the angels above and couldn't bear to be without another dog.

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    • Indi

    • 16 Jul 2012
    • Indi

      Indi is wearing her American bunting for the Fourth of July!

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    • Bert

    • 07 Jul 2012
    • Bert

      We re-homed Bert the Lurcher at the end of March from Battersea's Old Windsor centre and thought you would like to see pictures of Bert and how he has settled in.

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    • Tia

    • 07 Jul 2012
    • Tia

      This is just one of many pictures we have of Tia, who we rehomed from you almost two months ago.

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    • Mack

    • 06 Jul 2012
    • Mack

      Here is our handsome Jack Russell Mack, who we were lucky enough to rehome from Battersea Old Windsor 18 months ago.

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    • Millie

    • 06 Jul 2012
    • Millie

      We rehomed Millie after our dog Tammy passed away. We didn't know whether we wanted a puppy or a dog who was a bit older, and we ended up falling for Millie who was 1.5 years old.

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    • Dusty

    • 06 Jul 2012
    • Dusty

      Dusty has been with us for 20 weeks now, which means apart from being totally in charge of our house she has a fair chunk of the local community in the palm of her paws.

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    • Muttley

    • 14 Jun 2012
    • Muttley

      My son brought me and my two young grandchildren to Battersea on 5 January 2005, to meet Muttley (who was called Norris then).

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    • Reggie

    • 14 Jun 2012
    • Reggie

      I would like to thank you for helping us rehome the best dog in the world!

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    • Brandy

    • 05 Jun 2012
    • Brandy

      We rehomed Brandy in October 2010 - she was our first family dog but she settled in very quickly and has been an absolute pleasure ever since.

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    • Jasper

    • 05 Jun 2012
    • Jasper

      I came with my mother in 2007 to Battersea to rehome a dog - since my father died in 2000 she had had dogs to keep her company.

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    • Mitzi

    • 01 Jun 2012
    • Mitzi

      Thank you all for caring for Mitzi so well after she was rescued, and then for making it possible for her to find and make a happy home with us. Your care and consideration were second to none. We have the right dog!

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    • Bonnie

    • 01 Jun 2012
    • Bonnie

      Bonnie & I found each other at Old Windsor and she has been far and away the best £75 I have ever spent!

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    • Darla

    • 01 Jun 2012
    • Darla

      We brought Darla, our beautiful Dalmatian, home on 10 March this year. She has brought so much into our lives, even more than we could have expected.

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    • Cotton

    • 31 May 2012
    • Cotton

      Both myself and my wife would like to thank all the staff at Battersea's Old Windor centre. It was the most professional and kindly-run home we have ever been to and the staff were lovely.

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    • Benji

    • 31 May 2012
    • Benji

      Benji is loving his new home with Mum and I, and really enjoying himself.

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    • Rufus

    • 28 May 2012
    • Rufus

      I would just like to let you know how Rumba is getting on. We picked him up from Battersea on 4 April and he has settled in amazingly well!

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    • Bracken

    • 25 May 2012
    • Bracken

      Bracken (known as Treacle while at Battersea) has been with us two months now so I thought it was time to let you know how she is getting on. In short, very well.

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    • Max

    • 22 May 2012
    • Max

      I rehomed Max (then Tiggy) from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on 19 December, 2001.

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    • Joey

    • 22 May 2012
    • Joey

      Thank you so much for letting us have Joey. He has been a great addition our family and has settled remarkably well with our other dogs, and even the cats like him (or at least tolerate him!).

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    • Doris

    • 22 May 2012
    • Doris

      Doris (who was called Whitney at Battersea) came to live at the beach at Hove at the beginning of April and only six weeks later it's like she's always been here!

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    • Kenny

    • 22 May 2012
    • Kenny

      We rehomed Kenny on 22 April 2012. He has settled in very well with us and loves coming to watch our son Matthew play tennis on a Saturday and have long walks in the park.

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    • Polo

    • 22 May 2012
    • Polo

      This is my dog Polo who I rehomed from Battersea Brands Hatch in April.

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    • Amber

    • 22 May 2012
    • Amber

      Amber is a truly loving dog and seems very happy to have a home.

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    • Bailey

    • 19 May 2012
    • Bailey

      Bailey has settled very quickly, and is as if she's always been here.

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    • Clara

    • 19 May 2012
    • Clara

      Thankyou to the great people at Battersea who looked after me while i was there and thankyou for introducing me to my new owners.

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    • Lacey

    • 19 May 2012
    • Lacey

      We picked Lacey up on 13 April 2012 after finding her on the Battersea website.

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    • Ziggy

    • 19 May 2012
    • Ziggy

      Hi to all of kind people at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

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    • Heidi & Oliver

    • 16 May 2012
    • Heidi & Oliver

      Heidi and Oliver are such a joyous twosome and a wonderful addition to our home. We love them both very much and their personalities are shining through beautifully.

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    • Peppa

    • 15 May 2012
    • Peppa

      Hey! Just thought I would let you all know how Peppa is getting on since we adopted her in January 2012.

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    • Charlie

    • 11 May 2012
    • Charlie

      Collected Charlie from Battersea Brands Hatch in April and as you can see he has already settled in well!

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    • Bella

    • 11 May 2012
    • Bella

      It's me, Bella (formerly Butterscotch). I moved in with my new family November 2009.

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    • Shana

    • 11 May 2012
    • Shana

      Hello all you lovely humans at Battersea Old Windsor. Remember me? My name's Shana and I was rehomed to my mum and dad, Michael and Sue Turner, way back in the year 2000 when I wasn't much more than an unruly pup.

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    • Cookie

    • 11 May 2012
    • Cookie

      I re-homed a lovely Staffie eight years ago called Cookie, who didn't have the best start in life.

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    • Rosie

    • 10 May 2012
    • Rosie

      I collected Rosie (aka Rose) last Wednesday, having "met" her the week before.

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    • Marley

    • 10 May 2012
    • Marley

      My 10 year old son and I took Marley (was Tigsy) home from Old Windsor in March 2011. He settled into the car and at home straight away, as though he just knew that we were his family and this was home, and a safe place to be.

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    • Zoosh

    • 07 May 2012
    • Zoosh

      I am finally writing to let you know how Cass (adopted 9 January, 2012) is getting on.

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    • Olive

    • 03 May 2012
    • Olive

      I wanted to let everyone at Battersea know how Olive is getting on.

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    • Roxy

    • 18 Apr 2012
    • Roxy

      Hi, we're two weeks in with our gorgeous Battersea dog, Roxy the Rottweiler. She's settled in really well and is already a big part of the family.

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    • Barney

    • 17 Apr 2012
    • Barney

      I thought that I would share a little about Barney and his first day in Suffolk.

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    • Lola and Pepsi

    • 10 Apr 2012
    • Lola and Pepsi

      We re-homed Lola (was called Lady) and Pepsi (was Precious) last November. They both love their long walks through the park and when there are not too many dogs around the freedom of being let off their leads to run wild.

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    • Toby

    • 10 Apr 2012
    • Toby

      Back on 5 April 2010 my partner Sam and I rehomed a six-month-old chocolate Labrador Springer Spaniel Cross by the name of Toby from Battersea Old Windsor.

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    • Sponge

    • 05 Apr 2012
    • Sponge

      Sponge is settling in and seems to like his toys and the garden. He has mastered "sit" and "lie down" and we are working on "stay".

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    • Twiglet

    • 05 Apr 2012
    • Twiglet

      We adopted Twiglet (called Oliver when he was in Battersea) in October 2011. He was found wandering on the streets and painfully rail thin, with almost every bone showing.

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    • Lord Percy

    • 05 Apr 2012
    • Lord Percy

      I adopted Manwell - now renamed Lord Percy - from Battersea's Old WIndsor centre at the end of October and just wanted to give you an update as to how he's getting on.

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    • Dusty

    • 05 Apr 2012
    • Dusty

      We love Dusty – we have had her for six weeks and she has settled really well.

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    • Terry

    • 04 Apr 2012
    • Terry

      Terry – a beautiful Lurcher/Deerhound cross - is still alive and well (at about 16!) and can be seen sniffing happily round Victoria Park and Hackney Marshes in East London.

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    • Harold

    • 04 Apr 2012
    • Harold

      I adopted Harold from Battersea on 18 April 2011 - he is the most wonderful and perfect dog ever, but he had a heart problem and you were completely honest with me and told me that he had a maximum of 12 months left and may not even have made it to last Christmas.

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    • Marley

    • 02 Apr 2012
    • Marley

      We took Marley home two weeks ago from Battersea Old Windsor. He has settled in so well, it is like he has been with us for ages!

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    • Harry (was Stuart)

    • 02 Apr 2012
    • Harry (was Stuart)

      We adopted Harry (who was Stuart at Battersea) on 17 November 2011. He's a white deaf Staffie cross with very sensitive skin.

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    • Ailsa

    • 02 Apr 2012
    • Ailsa

      We got Ailsa, who was called Camilla at Battersea, on April 23, 2011 - we adore her and love her.

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    • Marley

    • 02 Apr 2012
    • Marley

      We got Sabre (who is now Marley) from Battersea in March 2009. We were his third home and he was only six months old.

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    • Toby

    • 30 Mar 2012
    • Toby

      Toby was one of an unwanted litter of seven puppies who were given to Battersea in February.

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    • Roly

    • 30 Mar 2012
    • Roly

      Just wanted to share my own happy ending, and say we got Roly just over three years ago from Battersea.

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    • Milly

    • 30 Mar 2012
    • Milly

      Here are some pictures of Milly, making herself at home. She has settled in well and wants to be everybody's friend.

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    • Lexi

    • 27 Mar 2012
    • Lexi

      We got Lexi from Battersea in June 2010, and we could not have wished for a better dog.

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    • Titus

    • 20 Mar 2012
    • Titus

      We got Tiitus from Battersea on January 2 this and kept his name as it is so apt! He really is like a great (but soppy) Roman emperor!

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    • Pebbles

    • 20 Mar 2012
    • Pebbles

      We are sooooo pleased we came to Battersea. We adopted Pebbles (formerly Crimson) on 22 January and she has brought a lot of fun and joy to our lives.

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    • Flo

    • 19 Mar 2012
    • Flo

      Just look at this sleepy young lady catching some rays.

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    • Harpo

    • 19 Mar 2012
    • Harpo

      This is Harpo here, I used to be known as Dorado at Battersea.

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    • Jeffrey

    • 14 Mar 2012
    • Jeffrey

      We were looking for a German Shepherd Dog as we have had four previously, and we adore them. When we saw Jeffrey in his kennel we thought he looked lovely and on meeting him we realised what a nice temperament he had.

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    • Basil

    • 08 Mar 2012
    • Basil

      I wanted to give everyone an update on Zeus the Beagle (now Basil) who I rehomed from you last October. He is doing really great and is a really funny and happy dog with a huge personality.

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    • Betsey

    • 07 Mar 2012
    • Betsey

      This is our gorgeous staffie cross Betsey, aged 7, who we got as a tiny pup from Battersea.

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    • Ice

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • Ice

      English Bull Terrier Ice spent 213 days in kennels at Battersea Old Windsor before making a 900-mile trip to start a new life in Denmark.

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    • Shaggy

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • Shaggy

      Shaggy (formerly known as Shadow) came from Battersea Brands Hatch in November 2009 to be part of our family. He is a wonderful dog, whose appearance matches his character.

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    • Didi

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • Didi

      I couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful girl than Didi (who was Diana at Battersea). She is such a pleasure to have around and she fits in with our lifestyle perfectly. She is cheeky and sweet and a bit of a chewer but so loving and adorable.

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    • Tyra

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • Tyra

      We got Tyra from Battersea when she was six months old, and we have had her for five years now.

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    • Maggie

    • 02 Mar 2012
    • Maggie

      Maggie joined our family six weeks ago – we were lucky to get her at all! My daughter and I had been around the kennels at least half a dozen times over three hours and had penned a shortlist of five or six dogs, but Maggie was nowhere to be found. She appeared on the very last time we went round so we scribbled her on the end!

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    • Lila

    • 02 Mar 2012
    • Lila

      We adopted Lila (full name“Delyla) in July 2011. Since then she has blossomed into a confident and rather cheeky young lady.

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    • Saxon

    • 02 Mar 2012
    • Saxon

      Well its been a year since I left Battersea Old Windsor to come and live here in Essex, so I thought I would let you know what I've been up to.

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    • Alfie

    • 01 Mar 2012
    • Alfie

      We are delighted with Alfie, as you can see he's made himself at home! He's a real cutie and so affectionate.

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    • Hazel

    • 01 Mar 2012
    • Hazel

      I came to Battersea with my mother after months of nagging her for a dog. She said that we were just going to "humour me", thinking that we wouldn't be allowed to bring Hazel home with us straight away.

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    • Haj

    • 29 Feb 2012
    • Haj

      This is Haj. He's a Battersea boy and I have had him nearly three years now.

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    • Casper

    • 29 Feb 2012
    • Casper

      We picked Casper (called Harvey then, and a black and tan fluffball) on Valentine’s Day in 2004, and I want to tell you how happy we have been over the last eight years with the world’s best German Shepherd, who came from Battersea.

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    • Maisie

    • 29 Feb 2012
    • Maisie

      When I came to Battersea to find a canine companion, I had my heart set on a Staffie, as I'd always been intrigued by them.

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    • Sadie

    • 24 Feb 2012
    • Sadie

      Sadie (who was Sophie at Battersea) is almost two now, we think, and still acts like a bouncy little puppy, chasing squirrels and bounding up to friendly unsuspecting passers-by!

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    • Billy

    • 23 Feb 2012
    • Billy

      We adopted Billy (who was Elton) in September 2010, and as you can see from the photo he is doing really well.

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    • Betsie

    • 23 Feb 2012
    • Betsie

      Betsie, who I rehomed back in May 1999, when she was six years old, is now 19.

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    • Spencer

    • 23 Feb 2012
    • Spencer

      Spencer is like one of the boys in our household, likes to hang out with the kids and also to keep an eye on his mummy and daddy.

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    • Lexi

    • 23 Feb 2012
    • Lexi

      Hello everyone! It's been three years since I found myself a new home and I can't begin to tell you how great it has been.

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    • Mrs Moo

    • 22 Feb 2012
    • Mrs Moo

      It has been about two and a half years since we got Mrs Moo, our Staffie Cross, from Battersea and it has been the most rewarding experience we could have imagined.

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    • Kipper

    • 21 Feb 2012
    • Kipper

      We picked Kipper up from Battersea's Brands Hatch centre last Thursday, 16 February.

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    • Enzo

    • 21 Feb 2012
    • Enzo

      Hi all at Battersea, just a quick update as I have been here one year this month, and have got to do lots of exciting things with my new family.

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    • Henry

    • 17 Feb 2012
    • Henry

      In October we came to Battersea and adopted Henry. He is a Staffie Cross and the most affectionate boy you could ever hope to meet.

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    • Kisa

    • 17 Feb 2012
    • Kisa

      On Halloween, of 2010 we fell in love with and rehomed Kisa. She was at Battersea after being found abandoned, covered in fleas and with major hair loss.

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    • Toby

    • 16 Feb 2012
    • Toby

      On 15 November 2011 the family and I adopted a beautiful black Labrador named Toby.

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    • Honey

    • 16 Feb 2012
    • Honey

      I have been very busy with our new addition to the family; Honey, previously named Coco.

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    • Buttercup

    • 15 Feb 2012
    • Buttercup

      I rehomed Buttercup from Battersea in April 2009 and every day since then has been a joy.

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    • Casper

    • 15 Feb 2012
    • Casper

      My husband and I adopted Casper from Battersea's Brands Hatch centre in 2008.

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    • Barney and Cassie

    • 13 Feb 2012
    • Barney and Cassie

      When we came to Old Windsor six years ago to try and find a successor to our much loved family Labrador, Barney was the last dog we saw - and it was love at first sight.

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    • Indi

    • 10 Feb 2012
    • Indi

      We met Indi (Katie then) in early November 2009 at Battersea and fell in love with her on the spot. Luckily we had already been checked by the staff in Old Windsor and we were allowed to take her home with us.

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    • Tia

    • 09 Feb 2012
    • Tia

      Hello to all of my friends at Battersea! I just wanted to let you know how I am getting on with my new family.

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    • Daisy

    • 09 Feb 2012
    • Daisy

      We have had Daisy for two months now and she loves her new home - she settled down very quickly and seems very happy here with us.

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    • Alfie

    • 08 Feb 2012
    • Alfie

      The wonderful Alfie came to us at the beginning of November at only three months old. His name at Battersea was Mojo, once he joined us we renamed him to Alfred – Alfie for short.

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    • Bailey

    • 08 Feb 2012
    • Bailey

      We adopted Bailey in February 2011. She settled in very quickly and has proved a very clever girl with a huge personality.

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    • Jerry

    • 08 Feb 2012
    • Jerry

      Four months after my Belgian Shepherd Charley died I decided to rehome a dog from Battersea thinking that, because I had owned a large dog, I would end up with a Lurcher or something similar.

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    • Rupert

    • 06 Feb 2012
    • Rupert

      Rupert has certainly made himself at home, and we love him very much.

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    • Buckley

    • 01 Feb 2012
    • Buckley

      This is Buckley (Cola at Battersea) on one of his long walks in the countryside.

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    • Roo

    • 01 Feb 2012
    • Roo

      Charming pup Rusty spent just four days at Battersea before he was rehomed to the Ward family in Dover, and renamed Roo.

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    • Poppet

    • 31 Jan 2012
    • Poppet

      We wanted to let you know how well our lovely Poppet has settled in since we rehomed her from Battersea in September 2011.

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    • Angel

    • 31 Jan 2012
    • Angel

      Angel came into Battersea when her owners separated and were unable to keep her.

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    • Beau

    • 30 Jan 2012
    • Beau

      The moment my new parents saw me (and I put on the saddest face hehe), they knew they wanted me. I just have the softest, most beautiful little heart, and I’m exceptionally gentle and well behaved.

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    • Rico

    • 27 Jan 2012
    • Rico

      It's a year since I brought Rico home from your Old Windsor centre, what a year it's been! Rico has changed my life and it's been so wonderful to watch him relax in to his new home.

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    • Maisy

    • 27 Jan 2012
    • Maisy

      We rehomed Maisy, our Staffie, from Battersea's Old Windsor centre in October 2010, and I wanted to tell you the story of Maisy and the fox cub.

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    • Bridey

    • 27 Jan 2012
    • Bridey

      We rehomed our Battersea staffie, Bridey, in February 2008.

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    • Timmy

    • 27 Jan 2012
    • Timmy

      We wanted to show you guys how Timmy - who, as a tiny puppy, was left in a black bag to die in Greenwich Park - is doing.

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    • Cracker

    • 19 Jan 2012
    • Cracker

      Thankyou for the most beautiful gift we received from you on 2 January. Cracker (Tippy while he was at Battersea) is the most wonderful dog we could have ever wished for.

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    • Mason

    • 19 Jan 2012
    • Mason

      We were looking for a big dog and found Mason, an American Akita who was ten months old.

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    • Poppy

    • 22 Dec 2011
    • Poppy

      My name is Poppy although I used to be called Marion when I lived at Battersea Old Windsor for a short while when I was found as a stray.

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    • Sandy

    • 22 Dec 2011
    • Sandy

      We got Sandy from you as a puppy five years ago and what a gorgeous boy he was.

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    • Lexi

    • 21 Dec 2011
    • Lexi

      Just thought i would send an update on our beautiful Lexi.

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    • Cas

    • 21 Dec 2011
    • Cas

      I often look at your Happy Ending stories and thought it was about time I sent in one of my own. Well her own ...

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    • Brecon

    • 21 Dec 2011
    • Brecon

      We adopted Brinley – now Brecon - in January 2009.

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    • Fost

    • 07 Sep 2011
    • Fost

      Just to let you know that Fost is settling in really well and is very happy.

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    • Fred

    • 07 Sep 2011
    • Fred

      I wanted to send you a picture of Fred and let you see how he is doing.

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    • Holly

    • 21 Mar 2011
    • Holly

      We have renamed Dior to Holly. She has settled in very well.

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    • Molly

    • 22 Feb 2011
    • Molly

      A few lines to let you know how Molly has settled in. She is a "dear", responded to her new name straight away and has settled in really well.

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    • Tetley

    • 22 Feb 2011
    • Tetley

      It's exactly one year today that I was adopted, and WOW has my life changed...

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    • Teddy

    • 08 Feb 2011
    • Teddy

      An update of our special little dog that we re-homed in August 2009.

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    • Buster

    • 07 Feb 2011
    • Buster

      Just a quick update for you on Buster, who came to live with me on 16 January 2011.

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    • Nelly

    • 13 Jan 2011
    • Nelly

      You may remember me by my nom de plume ‘Dolphin’. Like my favourite recording artist Prince, I have now changed my name after a difficult period in my life and am now called Nellie. There are other affectionate sobriquets too, but I would rather start this missive retrospectively. I’m writing to inform you of my gratitude to the kennel hands and re-homers, and offer brief reportage as to the state of my affairs since we parted in October. I have such fond memories of my time with you and since I left, my life has become a fantastic adventure. I have learnt to type.

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    • Juno

    • 22 Oct 2010
    • Juno

      In such a short time she has gone from a stressed out manic dog to a calm happy dog.

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    • Heather

    • 22 Oct 2010
    • Heather

      We re-homed Heather on the 3rd of january 2010 from windsor.

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    • Daisy

    • 27 Sep 2010
    • Daisy

      My dear Daisy was the winner of the class for the Best 150th Battersea Dog on the Annual Reuinon show - no Crufts winner could have been more proud and I don't think I have quite come down from my cloud yet.

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    • Diego

    • 27 Sep 2010
    • Diego

      Santo has brought nothing but joy to our home, is great with kids and absolutely loves his toys.

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    • Sparkle

    • 16 Sep 2010
    • Sparkle

      I saw Sparkle whilst walking around the kennels, and she was more quiet than the others.

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    • Dug

    • 16 Sep 2010
    • Dug

      I don't know if any of you will remember me, but I stayed with you for a little while in November 2009 after you found me wandering the streets.

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    • Moe

    • 16 Sep 2010
    • Moe

      First of all many thanks for taking care of me whilst I was with you and an even bigger thank you for finding me a nice new home which I love.

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    • Asha

    • 13 Sep 2010
    • Asha

      We got our gorgeous staffy ‘Asha’ from at Easter in 2008. She is truly the best thing that ever happened to us.

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    • Dolly

    • 13 Sep 2010
    • Dolly

      We chose Dolly because she was so friendly and her personality is what makes her special.

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    • Jessie

    • 01 Sep 2010
    • Jessie

      On August 22, 2009 you matched us up with Jessie. In the year that she has been with us, she has really become one of the family.

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    • Widget

    • 11 Aug 2010
    • Widget

      Widget came to us 4 months ago, and he has certainly settled in well.

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    • Sheba

    • 09 Aug 2010
    • Sheba

      Sheba is doing really well. She is funny and she loves her walks.

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    • Breeze

    • 02 Aug 2010
    • Breeze

      We are all totally in love with her and so is Millie, she is the most loving, affectionate, trusting and well behaved dog we have had.

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    • Daisy

    • 02 Aug 2010
    • Daisy

      I was very lucky to be able to adopt dear Daisy from Battersea in August 2008.

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    • Clemmy

    • 26 Jul 2010
    • Clemmy

      Our Anatolian Shepherd Clementine has settled in just perfectly into our home; she is adorable, trusting and loving.

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    • Burt

    • 14 Jul 2010
    • Burt

      My little terrors are very spoilt but they both deserve it! Little Pearl Gorgeous came out of the blue but I could not say no as they are perfect together.

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    • Sonny

    • 12 Jul 2010
    • Sonny

      He is a big, lovable softy and lies down and lets other dogs jump all over him.

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    • Ludo

    • 05 Jul 2010
    • Ludo

      She has quite a busy life in Duxford, with three walks every day; occasionally a big knuckle bone to chew on and lots of toys to play with.

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    • Maddie

    • 28 Jun 2010
    • Maddie

      I am a bit naughty. I like jumping on the sofa, cupboard and table. I also chew lots of things and steal trainers, slippers and anything else I can.

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    • Fudge

    • 15 Jun 2010
    • Fudge

      Fudge is doing great and is a very well behaved little puppy.

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    • Ginger

    • 26 May 2010
    • Ginger

      In March 1995 we came to Battersea dogs home and chose a wonderful dog called Ginger.

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    • Smartie

    • 10 May 2010
    • Smartie

      Smartie likes nothing better than a blast on the common, followed by a long sleep on his sofa!

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    • Bailey

    • 10 May 2010
    • Bailey

      Since picking him up on Saturday 13th Feb last week we have re-named him BAILEY (previous name was Randy!) and he is absolutely fantastic.

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    • Dolly

    • 06 Apr 2010
    • Dolly

      We have had Dolly for 3 weeks now and it feels as if she has always been here!

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    • Foxy

    • 29 Mar 2010
    • Foxy

      Foxy was at Battersea for four months and left in August 2009.

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    • Chillie

    • 09 Feb 2010
    • Chillie

      Chillie is lovely , not an unpleasant bone in her body , she thinks the cats are funny , horses , cattle and hoovers a little scary , and Django the love of her life.

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    • Archie

    • 21 Dec 2009
    • Archie

      Well it is exactly 10 years ago today that I left you and I thought I would let you know how I am and what I have been doing since I left.

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    • Tilly

    • 25 Nov 2009
    • Tilly

      Here is a Christmas picture of our dear little Tilly who we found at your Windsor centre a few years ago.

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    • Red

    • 25 Nov 2009
    • Red

      My owners think that I am the best dog in the world and they are probably right.

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    • Paige

    • 25 Nov 2009
    • Paige

      My name is Paige. I left Battersea eight years ago and Mummy and Daddy say they can’t imagine life without me.

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    • Poppy

    • 23 Sep 2009
    • Poppy

      We thought you might like to know that Poppy has settled very well into her new life with us.

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    • Brad

    • 17 Sep 2009
    • Brad

      We got a Staffordshire Bull Terrier from you in January 2007 and I have always said I would let you know how he is getting on.

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    • Scarlett

    • 17 Sep 2009
    • Scarlett

      Christmas 2009 will be the third anniversary of me choosing my new family and going to live in the leafy suburbs of south London.

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    • Lilly

    • 17 Jun 2009
    • Lilly

      I think you can see from the picture that Lilly is doing very well.

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    • Ralph

    • 17 Jun 2009
    • Ralph

      I took over the care of a Black Labrador many, many years ago, when I lived in Croydon. His name was Jimbo at the time, but his name now is Ralph.

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    • Red

    • 01 Jun 2009
    • Red

      I left Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in October 2003. I have been meaning to write to my old friends and the kind people who looked after me for a very long time.

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    • Cleo

    • 19 May 2009
    • Cleo

      My wife and I adopted Cleo from Battersea last April, and she's settling in really well.

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    • Max

    • 18 May 2009
    • Max

      I adopted Max from you 17 years ago. I instantly liked his spirit, and he came with advice from one of Battersea's behaviourists. As a human psychotherapist myself I was hooked.

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    • Jada

    • 20 Apr 2009
    • Jada

      Jada the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross came to us last summer from Battersea.

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    • Max

    • 17 Apr 2009
    • Max

      I would like to update you on Max, our German Shepherd who we rehomed from Battersea in 2001.

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    • Charlie

    • 16 Apr 2009
    • Charlie

      It has been six months since we adopted Charlie and he is the most wonderful dog.

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    • Toby

    • 15 Apr 2009
    • Toby

      Toby is settling in very well. All your observations about his behaviour, manner and likeability were so accurate.

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    • Josie

    • 14 Apr 2009
    • Josie

      Five years ago we went to Battersea. We were drawn to a Labrador and a Red Setter but staff showed us Josie; and they were right.

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    • Daisy

    • 14 Apr 2009
    • Daisy

      I expect you have hundreds of happy endings, but here is Daisy, who we got from Battersea seven years ago.

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    • Pippa

    • 14 Apr 2009
    • Pippa

      I adopted Pippa, my beautiful Staffordshire Bull Terrier, from Battersea in July 2001.

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    • Sheila

    • 18 Aug 2008
    • Sheila

      We visited Battersea on many occasions in 2007 before choosing Sheila in October of the same year.

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    • Meg and Ruby

    • 18 Aug 2008
    • Meg and Ruby

      Meet Meg and Ruby, our life changers. Even though Meg was to be our first dog, we were committed to adopting a rescue dog, not a 'designer’ one.

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    • Missy

    • 18 Aug 2008
    • Missy

      Back in March 2006, we rehomed a feisty Jack Russell from Battersea called Missy, who had been in the Home for nearly two years.

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    • Lola

    • 18 Aug 2008
    • Lola

      Lola is getting on really well. She is a lovely looking dog and learning slowly but surely.

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    • Max

    • 18 Aug 2008
    • Max

      We first saw Max in a photo in April 2006 and as soon as I saw the photo I knew he was the one for us. He had such a gentle face.

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    • Gemma

    • 18 Aug 2008
    • Gemma

      Upon ‘real’ retirement, my wife gave me the go ahead to have a dog to enjoy and use as a means of getting some exercise in the fresh air.

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