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Battersea
@Battersea_
Here for every dog and cat since 1860. However they need us. Wherever they are. We’re all in, for them. 💙
London, Kent and Berkshire.
battersea.org.uk
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    Battersea
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    Mar 29, 2023
    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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    Battersea
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    Mar 29, 2023
    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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    Battersea
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    Apr 1, 2023
    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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    Battersea
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    Sep 12, 2017
    Found abandoned in a London garden, just days old, Ava was brought into #Battersea and this is where she met her new best friend Barney. 🤗
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    Battersea
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    Nov 10, 2020
    Welcome to Major, the first rescue Dog Of The United States, from all of us at Battersea! 💙 #RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed #DOTUS
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    Battersea
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    Mar 30, 2023
    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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    Battersea
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    Mar 28, 2025
    Today, two years on, we’re remembering our beloved Ambassador and friend, Paul O’Grady. His incredible legacy and passion for animal welfare continues to inspire our work helping rescue dogs and cats at Battersea and around the world. Thank you, Paul! 💙
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    Battersea
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    Mar 8, 2021
    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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    Battersea
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    Apr 20, 2023
    Today has been about saying goodbye & remembering the life of Paul O'Grady. All of us at Battersea will be tuning into watch the Paul we know & love, & see his sharp humour, generosity & warmth continue to shine through in this series of #POGDOGS, tonight at 8:30pm on @ITV.
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    Battersea
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    Mar 29, 2023
    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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    Battersea
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    Feb 14, 2020
    Words aren’t needed to express how much we love our dogs and cats. 💙#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed #ValentinesDay
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    Battersea
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    Jan 1, 2020
    Sign up for an expensive gym membership this #NewYearsDay or take the dog out for a walk? We know which option we'd choose. 😉#RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed #NewYearsResolution
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    Battersea
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    Sep 28, 2023
    11 years, 11 seasons of laughs, tears and rescue animals. Thank you Paul for everything you have done for Battersea, we'll never forget it. 💙 #POGDOGS
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    Battersea
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    Aug 23, 2019
    We had a special visit from 15 year old Rachael yesterday. Rachael has been very ill so @MakeAWishUK arranged for her to spend the day with us. Her afternoon involved meeting some two week old Staffie pups(!) and hanging out with the wonderful @danielhowell and @AmazingPhil. 💙🐶