Battersea Dogs and Cats HomeHappy #PrideMonth! To celebrate, we brought the wonderful @cherylholequeen and @ellavaday to our London centre to meet some of our amazing dogs and cats! They even answered some of their questions for the first episode of our new series 'Battersea Rescues Meet…'. 💙
Battersea Rescues Meet: Drag QueensBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-06-01 | Happy #PrideMonth! To celebrate, we brought the wonderful @cherylholequeen and @ellavaday to our London centre to meet some of our amazing dogs and cats! They even answered some of their questions for the first episode of our new series 'Battersea Rescues Meet…'. 💙Were all in, for them | How We Care for and Train Battersea DogsBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2024-04-09 | Join Chloe, one of our fantastic Canine Behaviour and Training Leads, as she shows us a typical day of caring for and training our dogs. #AllInForThem. #AllInForThem. 💙
Find out more about our work here: battersea.org.uk/what-we-doWere all in, for them | How We Care for Battersea Dogs and CatsBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2024-03-19 | Did you know, we do so much more than rehoming? Join Vincent, one of our Veterinary Surgeons, on a tour of our Paul O'Grady Vet Hospital and an introduction to the expert rehabilitation work that goes into preparing animals for their next chapter. Because we're #AllInForThem. 💙
Find out more about our work here: battersea.org.uk/what-we-doWere all in, for them | Behind the Scenes with Hector DockrillBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2024-03-11 | You’ve seen our short film, now meet the man who helped us bring our work to life! Director Hector Dockrill shares with us his favourite scenes from Tommy and Lucy's story, and explains how he discovered more about the ways in which we're #AllInForThem. 🎬
Find out more about our work here: battersea.org.uk/what-we-doWe’re all in, for them | Battersea and Jai DogBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2024-03-07 | We're here for every dog and cat, wherever they are in the world 🌎 That's why we work closely with organisations such as Jai Dog Rescue, who are doing crucial work to support dogs in Thailand. 🐶
Partnering with fellow dog and cat welfare operations means we can work together to have the most impact for animals, wherever they are, because we are #AllInForThem.
Find out more about our work here: battersea.org.uk/what-we-doWe’re all in, for them | Life in the Battersea CatteryBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2024-03-04 | Let us take you behind the curtain and meet our team of experts who tend to the cats in our care! Join us as Bradley gives us a glimpse into the life of the Battersea Cattery.
Whether it's a tripod cat, kittens who need feeding, or a cat that needs a bit of extra socialising, we're #AllInForThem. 💙🐱
Theirs is a story of the expertise, love and care Battersea shows every dog and cat within our centres, and many more beyond. However they need us and wherever they are, we're all in, for them.
#AllInForThemBattersea Rescues Meet: Woody NormanBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-09-13 | We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Woody Norman to our London centre to meet a few of our furry friends and answer some questions for us! 💙How to teach your dog a chin rest | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-09-07 | A chin rest is a useful and calming behaviour to train, especially for veterinary handling of your dog. Not only does it keep your dog still and steady, but it also allows your dog choice when being handled.Battersea Talks | Cat NeuteringBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-06-15 | Battersea is here for every dog and cat. We want to make sure that all animals are happy and healthy whether they're in our care or beyond. We work hard on educating pet owners about the benefits of neutering their cats, as well as working with other rescue organisations on cat population management.Battersea Talks | Pet Friendly PropertiesBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-05-17 | With more people than ever renting properties, it’s time to address the imbalance.
Our Pet-Friendly Properties campaign aims to achieve long-lasting, societal change, because we believe that everyone should have the choice to experience the joys of pet ownership, no matter where they live."
One of the main reasons a pet owner would gift an animal into Battersea is due to housing complications. We are continually looking after animals we feel don't need to be in our care as more and more landlords unfortunately turn their back on renters who own pets.Caring for your elderly cat | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-05-15 | Older cats can provide just as much love and companionship as any other cat, however, as they age, it’s important for us to consider how their needs and priorities may change. Here are our top tips for caring for your elderly cat.Battersea Rescues Meet: Graziano Di PrimaBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-04-29 | What better way to celebrate #internationaldanceday than watching the amazing Graziano Di Prima from Strictly meet some of our dogs and cats. Check out our brand new episode of Battersea Rescues Meet! 🕺🐕🐈⬛Kept Animals Bill | BatterseaBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-04-21 | The #KeptAnimalsBill hasn’t been debated in Parliament since November 2021. We're showing the Prime Minister just how many people want to see progress on this issue.
🗣 It’s not too late to make your voice heard! Email the Prime Minister using our quick form: bit.ly/3zejVCkCreating cat friendly toileting facilities | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-03-09 | Cats can be particular about where they go to the toilet. Getting your cat’s toileting facilities right can help to avoid problems such as going to the toilet in the wrong place, and bladder and bowel problemsCreating a cat friendly garden | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-03-03 | Making your garden space cat-friendly can help your cat feel safe outside and give them the chance to express their natural behaviours. An outdoor space that offers your cat lots of opportunities for positive mental stimulation may also encourage them to stay within this area and not to wander too far from home. Here are Battersea’s tips on things to include in an enriching, cat friendly garden.
00:05 Why is it important to make your garden cat friendly? 00:25 Our top tips to create an enriching, cat friendly gardenPreparing your dog for the arrival of a baby | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2023-01-11 | Preparing to welcome a new baby is an incredibly exciting time for new parents. There is so much to think about, and if you’re a dog owner, it’s important to factor in changes that will affect them as part of the planning.
00:13 Preparing your dog to welcome a new baby 00:43 Step 1 - Go over the basics 01:21 Step 2 - Make any changes at home, in advance 02:29 Step 3 - Getting them used to the pram 03:21 Step 4 - Getting them used to being next to the pram 04:55 Step 5 - Walking next to the pram
With your love and support, we can provide love and expert care for every dog and cat who comes through our doors: donate.battersea.org.uk/appeals/defaultKennel Volunteering | 24 Hours in BatterseaBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-11-30 | In this episode we follow a day in the life of Vicki and Norman, Kennel Support Volunteers, who show the amazing work volunteers do to support Battersea and all the animals in our care.
Find out more about volunteering at Battersea: battersea.org.uk/support-us/volunteerCattery Volunteering | 24 Hours in BatterseaBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-11-16 | In this episode we follow a day in the life of Susan, Cattery Support Volunteer, who shows the amazing work volunteers do to support Battersea and all the animals in our care.
Find out more about volunteering at Battersea: battersea.org.uk/support-us/volunteerTeach your dog to do a spin | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-10-19 | Teaching a spin is a fantastic way to get your dog used to treats as a lure. It also builds a good foundation for different types of agility training and heelwork exercises which can be used in lots of different ways.Battersea Rescues Meet: Harry HillBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-09-29 | Our friend Harry Hill stopped by to meet a few of our dogs, and answer some of their questions! Check out our brand new episode of Battersea Rescues Meet!Teach your dog to weave between your legs | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-09-27 | Teaching your dog to weave, where they weave in and out of your legs in a figure of eight, is a great way of teaching them hind end awareness and it makes for an impressive trick.Teach your dog to take a bow | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-08-18 | Like all skills training, teaching a bow is a good way to keep your dog mentally stimulated, and exercise their brain as well as their body. Learn how to teach your dog to take a bow, the Battersea way, in our step by step video.Battersea Rescues Meet: Cast of MotherlandBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-08-02 | Our friends Diane Morgan and Anna Maxwell Martin stopped by to meet a few of our dogs and cats, and answer some of their questions! Check out our brand new episode of Battersea Rescues Meet!
Battersea Rescues Meet: Drag Queens 👉 youtu.be/j6Rdxcfl6QABuild your dogs confidence around strangers when out and about | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-07-20 | Dogs can react to people they don't know for a few different reasons - they might be frustrated because they can't contain their excitement to meet people, or it can be out of fear, because they are worried of people they don't know. We've got some tips on how to build your dog's confidence around strangers when you're out and about.The Battersea JourneyBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-07-07 | Bringing viewers closer to the animals who need us most. Follow the Battersea journey and the moments shared between staff and animal through the experience of Dash and Pebbles.Summer dog care advice | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-07-06 | Keeping your dog cool in hot weather is all about being prepared and thinking ahead. We've put together our top hot weather dog care tips, so you can enjoy the sun and keep your dog safe.
00:28 Plan your walks 00:58 Always remember water 01:13 Protect your dog's paws from hot sufaces 01:33 Look out for signs of heatstroke 02:19 What to do if your dog has heatstroke 02:57 Keep your dog cool at home 03:23 Use their energy in different ways
For more advice on caring for your dog visit our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-adviceUnderstanding your dogs body language | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-06-22 | Dogs can experience a variety of emotions and they show them in different ways, so its important for us to understand them. Learn how to understand your dog's body language in this video.
For more advice on caring for your dog visit our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-adviceHow To Use A Long-Line Lead | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-04-28 | Long-line leads are great for giving your dog more freedom, while still maintaining control over what they're doing - this can be used when working on their recall in a safe way, for example.
For more pet advice, you can visit our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-adviceHow to set up your home for a new cat | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-04-08 | There are a few things to consider when creating a cat's ideal home environment. Take a look at our top tips for creating an enriching environment for your feline friendsBattersea Talks | Dangerous Dogs ActBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-03-30 | The Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced in 1991 to protect the public from dog attacks. Section one of the Act bans four breed types.
At Battersea, we believe this is an unfair Act that stigmatises dogs based on how they look and we are working with political stakeholders and other animal welfare organisations to find a better way to protect the public and innocent dogs.
This video covers topics that some may find upsettingHow to interact with your cat | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-03-28 | Every cat is an individual, so when interacting with them it’s important to figure out what they like or dislike. Learn how to understand the kind of interaction a cat is comfortable with in this video.
For more advice on caring for your cat visit our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-adviceBattersea Talks | Overseas RescueBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-03-09 | At Battersea we've always believed in collaborating with colleagues across the sector and helping other organisations, whether that be in the UK or across the world.
With more people looking to adopt from overseas, it's even more important that the work done by our Academy and Grants programme helps improve welfare standards and funding for rescue centres across the globe.
Learn more: academy.battersea.org.uk/about-academyBattersea Talks | Greyhound WelfareBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-03-02 | Battersea helps care for and rehome around 100 ex-racing Greyhounds every year. Not only that but we're working with the Greyhound racing industry and other prominent animal charities to strive to improve the welfare of all Greyhounds involved in the sport.Battersea Talks | Flat-Faced BreedsBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-02-23 | At Battersea we see many flat-faced breeds coming into us, often needing significant medical attention. We urge potential owners to consider the specialist care these animals might need, and to never buy or adopt a pet based on looks alone. 💙Mildred and Hectors Story | BatterseaBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-02-17 | For 160 years Battersea has been offering love and expert care to all dogs and cats in need.
Follow the stories of Mildred and Hector to see how we are always here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.Muddy Dog Challenge 2022 | BatterseaBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2022-01-05 | Whatever your age or ability, the Muddy Dog Challenge is all about having fun with your four-legged friend, while raising funds to help us be there for more dogs and cats than ever before!
Sign up for one of our 2022 events here: muddydog.battersea.org.ukBattersea Christmas Carol Concert 2021| Full live recordingBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-12-09 | Join us for our Battersea Christmas Carol Concert 2021. Recorded live at St Luke's church in Chelsea on 3 December 2021, this concert is filled with carols; Christmas tunes; readings and of course some of our very special Battersea dogs. 🎄
Download the programme and sing along with the carols from home: bdch.org.uk/files/BATTERSEA_Carol_Concert_Programme_2021.pdfBattersea Rescues Rate Christmas ToysBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-12-07 | The toys in our Battersea online shop go through rigorous testing by our very own dogs and cats, so this Christmas we thought we'd share some of their thoughts with you!
If you'd like to pick up some Christmas gifts from our online shop, you can find them here: shop.battersea.org.uk/collections/christmasHow To Deal With Lead Frustration | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-10-27 | Sometimes known as leash aggression, lead frustration is when your dog becomes agitated when put on a lead, or when they are feeling restricted.
We’ve put together some tips and tricks that you can work on to help your dog to feel more relaxed when out on a walk. Find out more on our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/how-deal-lead-frustrationIntroducing Your Dog To Other Dogs On Walks | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-10-20 | Dogs are naturally social creatures who often love to play together, and for most dogs, meeting other dogs when out on walks is extremely common. Some dogs are happy to be sociable, while other prefer their own space and will be more comfortable with dogs who can respect their boundaries.
There are a few steps you can take when walking your dog to make sure any dog to dog interactions are as positive as possible for everyone involved. Find out more on our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/how-introduce-your-dog-other-dogs-walksStranger Issues in Dogs | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-10-13 | If your dog is wary of strangers it’s often because of a certain amount of fear, so it’s important that training is done gradually, at their own pace, and without putting any pressure on them.
Find out more about helping your dog adjust to strangers: battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/how-deal-your-dog%E2%80%99s-stranger-issuesCollar, Lead and Harness Training | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-10-06 | While we might think collars and walking equipment like leads and harnesses are part and parcel of owning a dog, they don’t always feel natural to our pets. It’s important they learn to enjoy and be relaxed around them as they will be a big part of their daily lives, and help us keep them safe and secure.
Find out more about training your dog to use a collar, lead and harness: battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/training-your-dog-wear-collar-lead-and-harnessBlind Dog Care and Training | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-09-29 | Blind dogs may not be able to see, but that doesn’t affect their ability (or desire) to learn. Caring for a blind dog isn’t that different to caring for a sighted dog, but there are a few things you can do around the home to make sure they are as safe and comfortable as possible.
0:00 Introduction 0:54 Part 1 - Setting your home up for a blind dog 3:04 Part 2 - Training tips for your blind dog
Despite what people might first think, training and caring for a deaf dog, or a dog with reduced hearing is very similar to any other dog care training. Watch our video for some deaf dog training basics and useful hand signals.
0:27 Part 1 - Deafdog training basics 1:02 Getting a deaf dog's attention 1:46 Help a deaf dog keep track of you 2:31 Part 2 - Training your deaf dog with hand signals 3:21 Teaching a "Good Dog" signal 3:43 Teaching a "Watch Me" signal 4:31 Teaching a recall signal 5:00 Teaching a "Walk On" signal
Find more pet advice over on our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-adviceWear Blue for Rescue | BatterseaBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-09-17 | Rescue pets are one of a kind, but every year, hundreds of thousands of animals become rescues for many different reasons.
Wear Blue for Rescue is all about showing our love for the wonderful, quirky rescue dogs and cats who just need a second chance.
Read more about the rescue movement on our website: battersea.org.uk/wearblueforrescueManaging Your Dogs Chase Behaviours | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-08-04 | Chasing is a natural behaviour for your dog, and dogs that do not have an outlet for this behaviour can become frustrated and find other potentially harmful ways of expressing it.
The key is to try and provide your dog with alternative ways to chase, but in an appropriate and safe way.
00:10 What is chase behaviour? 00:43 How to manage chase behaviours 01:03 Step 1 - Safe ways to chase 03:03 Step 2 - How to manage dogs that like to chase
Find more pet advice over on our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-adviceStop Your Dog Begging For Food | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-07-28 | Begging for food is a very common behaviour in dogs as lots of them are highly food motivated.
However, this behaviour is also often reinforced by us as owners, as it’s easy to feel guilty when faced with those signature ‘puppy-dog’ eyes. If you do want to discourage your dog from begging for food though, consistency is key.
For more pet advice, check out our website: battersea.org.uk/pet-adviceCar Travel With Your Dog | The Battersea WayBattersea Dogs and Cats Home2021-07-16 | While car travel is necessary for most dogs, many of them can find being in a moving car stressful.
In this video, we explain some ways to help your dog make a positive association with car travel.