Even underdogs can be top cats

I'm a rescue bitch

Rescue is our favourite breed

Rescue Is Our Favourite Breed

At Battersea, we believe rescue pets are the best pets. With character, quirks...

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Ready to be loved

LACEY

  • Age 1 Year 8 Months
  • Breed Lurcher
  • Gender Female
  • Centre Brands Hatch
About LACEY

MAYFLOWER

  • Age 9 Months
  • Breed Domestic Short-hair
  • Gender Female
  • Centre Old Windsor
About MAYFLOWER

LARRY

  • Age 4 Years 5 Months
  • Breed German Shepherd
  • Gender Male
  • Centre Brands Hatch
About LARRY

MONTY

  • Age 9 Years
  • Breed Domestic Medium-hair
  • Gender Male
  • Centre Brands Hatch
About MONTY

TIDY

  • Age 8 Months
  • Breed Terrier: Staff Bull
  • Gender Male
  • Centre Battersea
About TIDY

PHIL

  • Age 10 Years 7 Months
  • Breed Domestic Short-hair
  • Gender Male
  • Centre Battersea
About PHIL
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Why rescue?

One in four dogs and cats are rescues. They come in all shapes and sizes and refuse to be defined by their past. At Battersea we think it’s time to celebrate rescue and show that even underdogs can be top cats. To look beyond pedigree and start appreciating personality; stop focussing on age and instead see character. If you want a unique, loving pet there’s really one breed for you, and that’s Rescue.

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Big dogs: a lapful, not a handful

The bigger the dog, the bigger the cuddles, but they don’t always need more space.

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