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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Roo
- 01 Feb 2012
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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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Buckley
- 01 Feb 2012
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Poppet
- 31 Jan 2012
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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
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Beau
- 30 Jan 2012
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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
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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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Harvey & Bud
- 27 Jan 2012
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Timmy
- 27 Jan 2012
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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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Bridey
- 27 Jan 2012
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Maisy
- 27 Jan 2012
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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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Cracker
- 19 Jan 2012
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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
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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
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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
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Cas
- 21 Dec 2011
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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
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Lexi
- 21 Dec 2011
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Fost
- 07 Sep 2011
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Fred
- 07 Sep 2011
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Holly
- 21 Mar 2011
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Tetley
- 22 Feb 2011
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Molly
- 22 Feb 2011
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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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Teddy
- 08 Feb 2011
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Buster
- 07 Feb 2011
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Nelly
- 13 Jan 2011
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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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Heather
- 22 Oct 2010
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Juno
- 22 Oct 2010
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Diego
- 27 Sep 2010
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Santo has brought nothing but joy to our home, is great with kids and absolutely loves his toys.
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Daisy
- 27 Sep 2010
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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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Sparkle
- 16 Sep 2010
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I saw Sparkle whilst walking around the kennels, and she was more quiet than the others.
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Moe
- 16 Sep 2010
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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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Dug
- 16 Sep 2010
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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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Asha
- 13 Sep 2010
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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
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We chose Dolly because she was so friendly and her personality is what makes her special.
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Jessie
- 01 Sep 2010
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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
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Sheba
- 09 Aug 2010
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Daisy
- 02 Aug 2010
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Breeze
- 02 Aug 2010
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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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Clemmy
- 26 Jul 2010
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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
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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
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Ludo
- 05 Jul 2010
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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
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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
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Ginger
- 26 May 2010
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In March 1995 we came to Battersea dogs home and chose a wonderful dog called Ginger.
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Smartie
- 10 May 2010
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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
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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
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Foxy
- 29 Mar 2010
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Chillie
- 09 Feb 2010
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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
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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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Red
- 25 Nov 2009
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Tilly
- 25 Nov 2009
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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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Paige
- 25 Nov 2009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ralph
- 17 Jun 2009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Max
- 17 Apr 2009
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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
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Toby
- 15 Apr 2009
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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
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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
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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
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I adopted Pippa, my beautiful Staffordshire Bull Terrier, from Battersea in July 2001.
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Gemma
- 18 Aug 2008
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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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Lola
- 18 Aug 2008
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Lola is getting on really well. She is a lovely looking dog and learning slowly but surely.
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Sheila
- 18 Aug 2008
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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
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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
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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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Max
- 18 Aug 2008
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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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