A Home of Their Own: The Heart-Warming 150-Year History of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - Hardcover

Garry Jenkins

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9780593059678: A Home of Their Own: The Heart-Warming 150-Year History of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593059670 ISBN 13: 9780593059678

Publisher: Bantam Press, 2010

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Mary Tealby founded what was to become the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 1860 with the promise that no animal 'in any condition be, on any pretence whatever, refused admittance.' This history of the famous institution traces its progress through financial crises, rabies epidemics and the Blitz, demonstrating how attitudes to animal welfare have changed profoundly over the years, and also gives an insight into the modern operation of the charity, which cares for about 9000 animals every year.

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"It's fantastic that Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is still going strong after 150 years. As a dog lover myself, I fully support the work of the Home. Rescuing a dog or cat is such a fulfilling and rewarding experience as I have found with Buster, Olga and Bullseye! I would recommend anyone to consider getting their pet from a rescue home like Battersea. It's great to think of the thousands of animals they've helped over the years - long may it continue!" (Paul O'Grady)

"For 150 years Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been salvation for thousands of dogs and cats. The staff are incredible and I sincerely wishand hope they are around for at least another 150 years" (Simon Cowell)

"Congratulations Battersea! The cats and dogs who find their way here are the lucky ones." (Judi Dench)

"The story is all here: compassion, determination, adversity, politics, wartime cares, 21st Century carelessness." (Libby Purves Mail on Sunday)

Book Description:

The remarkable history of Britain's best-loved animal refuge.

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