Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have been generously supporting Battersea since May 2014.
Over the past ten years, more than £7 million of funding has helped us across different areas of our vital work. From supporting our staff who provide expert care and world-leading behaviour training for animals at our three centres, to helping us share our knowledge and resources with other rescue centres around the world.
Battersea takes in animals regardless of their age, breed or condition, and funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery means our clinic team can go all in for cats like Pearl. This funding has also supported our volunteering and fostering programmes, which makes a positive impact on dogs like Ray.
People’s Postcode Lottery’s continued support ensures Battersea can aim to be here for every dog and cat, however they need us and wherever they are.
PEARL'S STORY
Four-month-old kitten Pearl was brought to Battersea after she was found in a park. As her back leg was bent at an unusual angle and causing her discomfort, Battersea’s Clinic team decided it would be best to remove it in order for Pearl to live a pain-free life. Despite her challenges, she was incredibly affectionate and loved company. It didn’t take long to find her a new owner, and she made herself at home right away by confidently exploring her new surroundings on three legs.
RAY'S STORY
Ray was brought to Battersea from a Greyhound rescue after being retired from racing. On arrival, he was quite nervous and found it difficult to adjust to life in Battersea’s kennels. Our canine behaviour team decided that Ray would benefit from staying in a foster home to improve his confidence. While out on foster, his gentle personality started to shine and he quickly got used to life in a home environment. After spending four months out on foster in Guildford, Ray was rehomed to a loving new family.
