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7 week old Emerald is the 1000th dog of 2013 to arrive at Battersea

World famous animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has already welcomed its 1000th dog of 2013 to its iconic London centre.

Seven week old Mongrel puppy Emerald arrived at the charity along with his mum and five littermates after his owner was no longer able to care for them and turned to Battersea to help find them a new home.

Battersea welcomes 1000th dog of the year

World famous animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has already welcomed its 1000th dog of 2013 to its iconic London centre.

Seven week old Mongrel puppy Emerald arrived at the charity along with his mum and five littermates after his owner was no longer able to care for them and turned to Battersea to help find them a new home.

Battersea takes in an average of eight dogs every day, and precious little Emerald is just one of the thousands of dogs that Battersea will care for this year. Last year the charity cared for 5,880 dogs, nearly half of which

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Carley Stenson with Jack Russell Terrier Emma

Carley is pictured here with three month old Jack Russell Terrier, Emma, who is one of the dogs at Battersea Old Windsor that is currently looking for a new home.

Carley Stenson with French Bull Dog Purdy

Carley is pictured here with one year old French Bull Dog, Purdy, who is one of the dogs at Battersea Old Windsor that is currently looking for a new home.

West End star takes centre stage at Battersea Old Windsor Fun Day

Star of Shrek the Musical Carley Stenson will be leading a new chorus line of loveable furry characters at this year’s Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Old Windsor Fun Day on Saturday 6 July.

TV and stage actress, Carley, who played Princess Fiona in the hit West End show, is inviting dog lovers and their canine companions to join her at the animal charity’s Berkshire centre for a day of fun-filled activities, dazzling dog displays and entertainment for all the family from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

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Battersea heroes celebrated at ITV Animal Honours

Seven year old Labrador Tyke, who was handed into Battersea Dogs & Cats Home when he was just one year old has become a canine hero, collecting an ITV Animal Honours Award in recognition of his new role, defending the country’s borders.

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Battersea want photos of your cute dog

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home hopes to sniff out a new top dog model in a nationwide search to find the furry face of Venture Photography.

The world renowned animal charity is supporting the hunt for the UK’s cutest canine as part of Venture Photography’s Prize Pooch competition. The lucky winner will be the star of the nationwide chain of photo studios and win a VIP tour of Battersea’s iconic London centre, hundreds of pounds worth of doggy treats and stylish accessories at pet retailer Oscar & Hooch, and £500 to spend on pet ‘pawtraits’ at Venture.

Lizzie Harrison and Vinnie

A dog massage therapist from Kent will also be using her feet to help her furry clients this weekend by running the Virgin London Marathon for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Maidstone resident Lizzie Harrison will tackle the Capital’s iconic 26-mile race on Sunday in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the much-loved animal charity.

Dog masseuse limbers up for Battersea in Virgin London Marathon

A dog massage therapist from Kent will also be using her feet to help her furry clients this weekend by running the Virgin London Marathon for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Maidstone resident Lizzie Harrison will tackle the Capital’s iconic 26-mile race on Sunday in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the much-loved animal charity.

The 28 year old masseuse, who started her mobile

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Battersea’s hunt for the UK’s Prize Pooch

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home hopes to sniff out a new top dog model in a nationwide search to find the furry face of Venture Photography.

The world renowned animal charity is supporting the hunt for the UK’s cutest canine as part of Venture Photography’s Prize Pooch competition. The lucky winner will be the star of the nationwide chain of photo studios and win a VIP tour of Battersea’s iconic London centre, hundreds of pounds worth of doggy treats and

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