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David Gandy

David Gandy attends Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s annual Collars & Coats Gala Ball at Battersea Evolution on Thursday 8th November 2012, London, England (Photo by David Baird/Battersea Dogs & Cats Home) www.david-baird.co.uk

Doug at the war memorial

Doug laying the wreath at the memorial.

Doug and Betty

Doug Hassal and ex-Battersea dog Betty.

Battersea honours the bond between soldiers and dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home today honoured the deep and long lasting bond between Britain’s soldiers and the dogs that work alongside them in war, by laying a wreath of poppies at the Animals in War memorial in Hyde Park, London.
 
Battersea’s Director of Operations Nigel Yeo was joined by Battersea supporter and Chelsea Pensioner Douglas Hassal, 94, who is a distinguished World War Two veteran and former Japanese prisoner of war, together with Chihuahua Betty, an ex-Battersea dog.
 

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Paul Ross

Paul Ross at The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Collars & Coats Gala Ball.
Photo - www.david-baird.co.uk

Anthony Head

Anthony Head at The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Collars & Coats Gala Ball.

Battersea Collars and Coats Gala Ball - news and photos

The Brit-fashion pack, celebrities and sporting sensations dazzle on the red carpet for
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Collars & Coats Gala Ball

The UK’s glitterati dazzled at the premier event on London’s social calendar, The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Collars & Coats Gala Ball 2012 on Thursday, 8th November at Battersea Evolution in London.

Leading names from the fashion fraternity, London 2012 Olympic heroes, society figures, esteemed television personalities and global music icons rubbed shoulders as they graced the star-studded red carpet for Battersea’s annual, fundraising gala to raise money for the much loved animal charity.

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Paul O'Grady and Amanda Holden at the Battersea Ball

The UK’s glitterati dazzled at the premier event on London’s social calendar, The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Collars & Coats Gala Ball 2012 on Thursday, 8th November at Battersea Evolution in London. Here are Paul O'Grady and Amanda Holden.

Fireworks Night appeal and advice from Battersea

Autumn can be a difficult time for dogs - the days get shorter, and in the U.K. we have Fireworks Night with loud noises that many dogs find scary. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home would like your help to supply their dogs with rawhide bones to distract them from the fireworks, and they have advice for you too.
 
Dig up a bone for a homeless hound this Fireworks’ Night

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Paul O'Grady and Eddie

Paul O'Grady and the puppy he adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Sharing

280 - pet bereavement leave and the dog sniffing for an escaped capybara

Erika Sinner shares why pet bereavement leave is so important - on a business and a personal level. Rachel Rodgers talks about her and her dog Rico helping to sniff out missing capybara, Cinnamon.

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

In this episode you can hear Mark Winik talk about his debut novel, The Dog Healers, and listen to Julia Robertson explain why she founded the charity War Dogs remembered. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and what Mischief the German Spitz puppy has been up to.

188 - Service Dogs UK and Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home

In this episode you can hear about Service Dogs UK, a fantastic charity which trains assistance dogs to support veterans of any service - military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard - who develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their job. Also, listen to Dr Jody A Dean, a clinical psychologist talk about how her book, Roxie the Doxie finds her Forever Home, is helping children understand and talk about adoption and other family issues. Plus the DogCast Radio News and some thoughts on the alpha dog myth.

187 - Muffins Halo and Chorley Fun Dog Show

In this episode you can hear about Muffin's Halo for Blind Dogs, and what motivates people to enter their dog in a fun dog show. In the DogCast Radio News, listen to stories about the latest dog related research. Plus there's a new member of the DogCast Radio team!

186 - Maxwell Muir on wolves

In this episode you can hear trainer, behaviourist, writer, broadcaster and wolf expert Maxwell Muir talk about what wolves mean to him personally, their plight in a modern world, and his hopes for their future. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News.