Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
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| Charity | |
| Industry | Animal welfare |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Founder | Mary Tealby |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
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Claire Horton, Chief Executive Amanda Burton, Chair |
| Website | battersea |
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (previously Battersea Dogs Home) is an animal shelter that rescues cats and dogs in need of help, and nurtures them until an owner or a new home can be found. It was established in Holloway in 1860 and moved to Battersea in 1871. The organisation holds an average of 260 dogs and 220 cats at any given time and has over its history helped more than 3.1million dogs and cats.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home was established in Holloway in 1860 by Mary Tealby (1801–1865) as the Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs. The Home moved to Battersea in 1871 opposite Battersea Park and has a view of the Battersea Power Station.
During World War II, then manager Edward Healey-Tutt advised against people euthanising their pets because of fear of food shortages. Throughout the war Battersea fed and cared for over 145,000 dogs.
In 2002, the name was changed from Battersea Dogs Home to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (cats were first admitted in 1883).
To mark its 150th anniversary in 2010, the Royal Mail released a set of stamps featuring a series of dogs and cats that had been adopted by staff. It also launched a commemorative book, A Home of Their Own, which charts the history of the Home. This includes a look at notable people who have adopted animals such as Elton John, who credited his pet, Thomas, with helping him through a rough period. Starting in 2011, Battersea implemented the "Staffies. They're Softer Than You Think" campaign to educate the public about the positive attributes of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
On 17 March 2015 Queen Elizabeth II unveiled a plaque to officially open the Mary Tealby kennels.
In addition to the site in south-west London, the Home also has two other centres based at Old Windsor, Berkshire and Brands Hatch, Kent.
In 1885, Queen Victoria became Patron of the Home, and it has remained under Royal Patronage ever since. HRH Duchess of Cornwall is the current Patron, and Prince Michael of Kent is the President.
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