With 9 November marking one whole year since the was last debated in Parliament, Battersea is joining fellow animal welfare organisations and a cross-party group of MPs in issuing an urgent plea to the Government to deliver on promised animal welfare progress. Today, Battersea MP Marsha de Cordova has sent an open letter, signed by 19 […]
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“Why Poppy is all the medicine I need”
It’s been a tough few years where the impact of Covid has caused loneliness and mental health problems for many. Owning Poppy has been a lifesaver; come rain or shine Poppy has to be walked twice a day so that she settles calmly through the night. These walks worked wonders for my mental health throughout […]
Unlicensed dog boarders: Molly’s story
Alyson Lane, founder of , lost her beloved Labrador Molly after leaving her with an unlicensed dog boarder. She has since become a home boarder herself, and warns pet owners to make sure home boarders are licensed before leaving their dogs with them. “It all started in 2016, when I had to leave Molly with a […]
Winnie the Pooch: therapy dog brings joy to care home residents
the Luton-based residential care home run by charity has a new four-legged friend who regularly visits the residents for mornings of fun, games and cuddles: therapy dog Winnie. Winnie – affectionately called ‘Winnie The Pooch’ – is a Blue Roan coated Cockapoo and a qualified Therapy Dog who spends every Monday morning with the Little […]
MPs Debate Kept Animals Bill petition
Over a year since the Kept Animals Bill was it is finally back on the calendar – but it took a petition to make that happen. The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill Among other things it aims to crack down on puppy smuggling; introduce the new crime of dog abduction to deter dog theft; ban the export […]