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24 Hours in Battersea

Go behind the scenes at our Battersea London centre and see how our staff care for our dogs before helping them find their new, loving homes.

Episode 1: Intake

Where every dog's journey through Battersea begins.

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Episode 2: Clinic

Follow a day in the life of Senior Vet Nurse at our London clinic.

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Episode 3: Training

Discover more about our training and behaviour team.

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Episode 4: Grooming

Our dogs spruced up and ready for their new homes.

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Episode 5: Fostering

A day in the life of a Battersea foster carer.

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Episode 6: Rehoming

Discover the work we do to make sure every animal goes to the right home.

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Ready to be loved

OLIVIA

Age 5 Years 5 Months
Breed Shar-pei
Gender Female
Centre Battersea

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JAMES

Age 3 Years 9 Months
Breed Greyhound
Gender Male
Centre Old Windsor

About JAMES

POPPY

Age 9 Years 1 Month
Breed Shar-pei
Gender Female
Centre Battersea

About POPPY

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Just like your pet, Battersea is always here for you. We've put together this guide with vital nutritional information, essential care advice and training tips to help you care for your pet. They give us so much, so make sure you're giving them the best back

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Coronavirus advice

How to care for your pets if you're ill or have to self-isolate due to coronavirus.

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Maximum sentences for cruelty in Scotland raised to five years

Battersea welcomes the Scottish Government and MSPs increasing maximum sentences for the worst animal cruelty offences to five years.

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