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Let us introduce you to Tommy and Lucy. 👨🦱🐶
Theirs is a story of the expertise and care Battersea shows every dog and cat within our centres, and many more beyond. However they need us, wherever they are, we're
#AllInForThem
.
So, grab the snacks, it's a good one 🍿...
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We’re deeply saddened to learn that our wonderful, kind friend and beloved Ambassador Paul O’Grady MBE has passed away. He will be so dearly missed by all of us at Battersea. Our love and thoughts go out to all of Paul's family and friends at this difficult time.
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During the decade Paul worked with us &
@RealPOGDogs
, his love for dogs, cats & passion for animal welfare truly came to life. To quote Paul:
"Taking any animal into your life will inevitably end in heart ache, but you don’t worry about the hangover when you're at the party" 💙
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Our staff have been kindly sharing their favourite moments with Paul. 💙
"My fondest memories are when he would fall in love with an animal and take them off for a walk! I remember Linda, a big white fluffy dog—she dragged him off down the site! He came back in fits of giggles."
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Welcome to Major, the first rescue Dog Of The United States, from all of us at Battersea! 💙
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
#DOTUS
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Our staff have been sharing their favourite memories working with Paul:
"Paul had a special relationship with our animals – whether it was a dog who was too worried to eat or go for a walk, over time, Paul would have them eating out of his hand & walking happily on a lead." 💙
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This
#InternationalWomensDay
, we're proud to celebrate the founder of Battersea, Mary Tealby. 💙 A lifelong advocate for rescue animals, she opened her arms to all animals in need, and we're proud to continue her work today. 🐶🐱
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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Paul O'Grady was a devoted animal lover with the biggest heart who fell in love with every dog he met at our centres. Today (Weds 29th March) at 5pm,
@ITV
will air the Royal Special of
@RealPOGDogs
to pay tribute to Paul's memory and all the amazing work he did for our charity.
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Words aren’t needed to express how much we love our dogs and cats. 💙
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
#ValentinesDay
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Today, one year on, we’re remembering our beloved Ambassador and friend, Paul O’Grady, with some of our favourite moments spent with him. Paul is remembered and missed every day by our staff and volunteers, but his work lives on at Battersea and beyond.
Thank you, Paul! 💙
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In tonight's
#POGDOGS
, we worked hard to find Cookie the kind of home that she needed, so that she could have the best life possible. We do this for every dog and cat that comes through our gates, no matter how long it takes. 💙 Find out about rehoming 👉
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💙
@RealPOGDogs
fan favourite & our Head of Canine Behaviour Ali Taylor, says:
"Paul, you were such a big part of Battersea & able to present rescue dogs in a different light. You loved all dogs, coped well with drooling & being knocked over. It won't be the same without you."
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Is the cold weather making anyone else tired? 🥱 Show us your sleepy cats and dogs in the replies! 💤
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This
#RemembranceSunday
, we're taking some time to commemorate the animals that served for us at wartime. Dogs like Jack, an ex-Battersea recruit, braved dangerous terrain that couldn't be crossed on foot during WW1 in order to deliver valuable messages and maps. 💙
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Whether you have a rescue pet or admire them from afar, you can get involved in the rescue movement and Wear Blue for Rescue! 💙 Share pics of your pet below, and find out more 👉
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Trends may come and go but Rescue will always be our favourite breed.
#LFW
#LFW2020
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
💙
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Thanks
@TomHolland1996
,
@Zendaya
and
@jacobbatalon
for swinging by - our staffies loved meeting you! 💙🐶
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Whether they run, crawl or snooze the day away, we think rescue pets are the best pets. 💙
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
#NationalRunningDay
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"Larry, I think you're on mute..."
Zoom parties are something we've all become accustomed to and it's no different for ex-Battersea political cats! Happy 10th rescue anniversary to Larry from all our dogs, cats & humans. 💙
@10DowningStreet
@DiploMog
@TreasuryMog
#Larryversary
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It may be
#UnderdogDay
but we think rescue pets are always top dog!
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
💙
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During hot weather, cats will often seek out the shade to have a nap. Unfortunately one of their favourite places to doze happens to be underneath cars, so make sure to check there aren't any snoozing felines making themselves comfortable before you drive off! 🐱
#HeatwaveUK
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Tonight, we have a very special royal episode of
@RealPOGDogs
featuring our Patron, HM The Queen Consort, Camilla! 💙 Join Her Majesty and Paul O’Grady as they head to our Brands Hatch Centre to meet some of our four-legged residents on
@ITV1
&
@ITVX
at 9pm. 🐶
@RoyalFamily
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We'd like to wish our Ambassador Tom Hardy a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂 Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to all of the animals here at Battersea, we hope you have an amazing day. 💙
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Show your support for rescue pets while enjoying a cuppa with one of our Wear Blue For Rescue mugs! ☕💙 By shopping with Battersea, you’re also helping us give second chances to dogs and cats everywhere 👉
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Anyone else have a pet with a great smile? 😁 Show us in the replies!
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Nope! We're not getting out of bed today. 😴 Have you got a Sunday snoozer in your house? Tweet us your pics.
#SleepySunday
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PJ is ready for his close up this
#NationalPetDay
! 🐱 Help us celebrate by sharing a pic of you and your pet below. 🐶
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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From Hollywood to Borehamwood, rescue pets are all winners in our eyes. 💙
#Oscars
#AcademyAwards
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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A quiet home in the countryside and some new friends to share it with - we couldn't have asked for a better ending for Barry! 💃😍
#POGDOGS
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From charming world leaders to distracting the press, Chief Mouser Larry has done it all during his time at 10 Downing Street. 💙 Ten years ago, Larry went from a humble stray from Battersea to the political icon he is today. Happy Anniversary Larry! 🎉 📸:
@justin_ng
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Black cats come in all shapes and sizes, but we've never found them to be unlucky. This
#FridayThe13th
we're busting myths about our beloved mini panthers. 🖤 Share a pic of your black cat below, and help spread the black cat love!
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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Though every day feels like
#InternationalDogDay
here at Battersea, it's nice to have an excuse to give our dogs some extra special treatment. 😉 Share pics of your canine companion below, we'd love to see them! 💙
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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Our wonderful Ambassador, Paul O'Grady has sent us this amazing video message with his adorable new Battersea pup, Nancy. Thanks so much for all your support Paul! 💙
#POGDOGS
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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Thanks
@TomHolland1996
for popping by our London centre. Our dogs had a great time meeting you! 💙
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Good luck to all the home nations this weekend! We'll be cheering just as loudly from home. 💙
#SixNations
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When you wake up on Saturday morning with a diary full of plans, when all you really want to do is sleep for two days... 👀😂
#Caturday
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Senior pets are often sadly overlooked, but we think older dogs make wonderful companions. Whether they're as cheeky as a puppy or prefer snuggling on the couch, they're all loveable in their own way. 💙
#SeniorSunday
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We have lost a true friend and a huge part of Battersea. Read our tribute to Paul O’Grady here:
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Pretty Gracie is affectionate, playful and clever - the full package! Unfortunately, she's been overlooked for a while now, making her one of our longest stay cats. 💔 Could you give Gracie the home she deserves? Find out more:
#Caturday
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Nope! We're not getting out of bed today. 😴 Have you got a Sunday snoozer in your house? Tweet us your pics.
#SleepySunday
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Our friend Tom Hardy has joined us to try his hand at trading in support of Battersea too! Lola here is a big fan... 😂
#GFICharityDay
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When the
#JanuaryBlues
take their toll, we find playing with some of our adorable dogs and cats to be the best cure. 💙 Today's remedy? Peek-a-boo with a kitten. 😍😅
#Caturday
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Last week we raised our first-ever bespoke Battersea Pride flag at our London centre to mark
#PrideMonth
. The flag symbolises that Battersea is open to all dogs, cats and people, and shows that we're proud of having an inclusive culture that's welcoming to all. 💙
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We’re so proud that Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs has been recognised at this year’s
@OfficialNTAs
! 🎉 Show your support for
#POGDOGS
by voting here 👉
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Lofty has been a ray of sunshine for his loving foster carer. 💙Lofty was born with cerebellar hypoplasia which causes his involuntary wobble. Despite this, little Lofty is a bundle of positive energy and we can't wait to find him a new home when we reopen! 😻
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Today is
#NationalPetDay
, and the staff at Battersea wanted to share a few of their own favourite furry friends! 🐶🐱 Do you have your own pets? We want to see their best pics. 💙
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Happy Birthday
@LittleMix
Leigh-Anne - we hope you have a super stylish day! From all of your friends here
@BDCH
🐱🐶
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We think rescue pets are out of this world! ☄️💙
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
#StarWarsDay
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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Looks like Humphrey and his new sister are getting along like a house on fire! 🎉😍
#POGDOGS
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This
#ArmisticeDay
, we're taking some time to commemorate the animals that served for us at wartime. Dogs like Jack, an ex-Battersea recruit, braved dangerous terrain that couldn't be crossed on foot during WW1 in order to deliver valuable messages and maps. 💙
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Commiserations to
@BritishBakeOff
star and super-vet
@RosieBrandreth
. Just to let you know we're going to ask you to make the Battersea Christmas cake this year. 😉🍰
#GBBO
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
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"My dogs have been a godsend."
We couldn't agree more, Paul! During these unprecedented times, our rescue pets have really rescued us. 💙 Has your pet helped you through lockdown?
#POGDOGS
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Happy
#BlackCatAppreciationDay
! From majestic mini-panthers to jet bundles of joy, we love each and every black cat that comes through our gates. 🖤 Share pictures of your black cat below - we'd love to see them!
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We hope you enjoyed tonight's episode of
#POGDOGS
, and that you loved meeting some of our amazing dogs. 🐶💙 We went to visit the lovely Sophie, (now known as Kora) with her new family to see how she's getting on!
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Looks like the nation agrees with us! Congratulations to our gorgeous Staffies, voted number one on
#Top100Dogs
! 🥂
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In the lead up to
#RemembranceDay2018
, we're taking some time to commemorate the animals that served for us at wartime. Dogs like Jack, an ex-Battersea recruit, braved dangerous terrain that couldn't be crossed on foot during WW1 in order to deliver valuable messages and maps. 💙
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We've been incredibly moved by the generous donations from members of the public in honour of Paul O'Grady. Today marks 11 years since Paul was made our Ambassador, and a perfect time to share with you our plans for the money raised in his memory in the following ways.
(1/3)
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Howard was a stray so we didn't know much about his past but it was clear from the scars littering his body that he had had a difficult life. 💔 After spending time with one of our foster carers this gentle giant blossomed and has now gone on to find a new home.
#CharityTuesday
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Happy
#BlackCatAppreciationDay
! 🖤 Black cats made up 43% of the cats that came into our centres last year, making them the most likely to find themselves in need of rescuing. Post a picture of your mini-panther, and help spread the black cat love! 😍
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Nope! We're not getting out of bed today. 😂💤
Have you got a Sunday snoozer in your house? Tweet us your pics.
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As lockdown restrictions start to ease, some of Battersea's most adorable residents can't wait to start enjoying some picnics... 🤣😍
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We hope all of tonight’s
@bbcstrictly
finalists have a ball!✨
#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed
#StrictlyFinal
#Strictly
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We'd like to wish a very happy birthday to
@rickygervais
! 🎂🎉 Thank you for being a champion for animals in need, and for being such a wonderful friend to the dogs and cats here at Battersea. 💙
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We're delighted to announce that
@RealPOGDogs
will be returning to our screens on 15 July on
@ITV
! 🎉 Tune in to for a special episode with Paul and the gang as they spend time at Battersea during lockdown. 💙
#POGDOGS
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