Battersea Dogs and Cats

Mar- 2025 -

3 March

Ceva launches Pet Anxiety Month campaign

Ceva Animal Health, manufacturer of Adaptil and Feliway, has launched its nationwide Pet Anxiety Month campaign this month. The campaign aims to educate pet owners on the signs of anxiety in cats and dogs, help them identify the cause of the problem and ensure they have the knowledge and resources…

Jan- 2024 -

18 January

Charities

Battersea Dogs and Cats partners with iCatCare

Battersea Dogs and Cats has collaborated with International Cat Care (iCatCare) to improve the welfare of millions of cats worldwide, as it celebrates its 140th anniversary of helping cats. iCatCare has developed the Cat Friendly Homing (CFH) programme, which will aim to fundamentally improve the welfare of cats around the…

May- 2023 -

15 May

Charities

Battersea partners with Saxon to launch Battersea pet travel range

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced its partnership with automotive distribution experts Saxon to launch its new Battersea pet travel range for both new and existing pet owners who regularly travel with their dogs. The products within the range have been “carefully selected to ensure they are practical, appropriate…

Jun- 2022 -

30 June

Charities

Battersea partners with NetSuite to help animals

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has partnered with Oracle NetSuite in a bid to unify financial management, planning and budgeting operations to free more of its time and resources so it can focus on business priorities. Founded in 1860, Battersea has rehomed over three million animals across its centres in…

Nov- 2021 -

1 November

Government & Legislation

The Animal Health and Welfare Board secures six new members

Biosecurity minister Lord Benyon has announced the appointment of six new members to the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England. The appointments of Peter Laurie, Emma Slawinski, Gwyn Jones, James Russell, John Reed and Charles Sercombe will take immediate effect, they will serve for three years and will support…

Jun- 2021 -

25 June

Charities

StreetVet receives grant from Battersea

StreetVet, the London-based charity which helps provide free veterinary services to homeless people and their pets, has been awarded a special grant from Battersea Dogs and Cat Home. The undisclosed amount will assist in rolling out their support for those experiencing homelessness with their new accredited hostel scheme. This hostel…

Jul- 2020 -

23 July

Government & Legislation

Vets and celebrities campaign against ‘petfishing’

Vets, charities and celebrities have come together with a newly-launched government campaign to warn prospective pet owners  against unknowingly buying pets from “unscrupulous” sellers following a rise in pet demand. An open letter signed by celebrities including  Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady and Amanda Holden, and  supported by charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home,…

Apr- 2020 -

8 April

Coronavirus

Battersea launches online baking class for pet owners

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced the launch of a new online baking series aimed towards pet owners as the national lockdown continues. The series will provide tutorials on how owners can bake treats for cats and dogs, using such ingredients as carrots, tuna and potato. The series will…

6 April

Charities

Battersea welcomes the introduction of Lucy’s Law

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has welcomed the introduction of Lucy’s Law, a key piece of legislation that has the “potential to save thousands of dogs and cats from puppy farmers who profit from breeding puppies and kittens in squalid conditions”. This welcome law change will make it illegal for…

Mar- 2020 -

16 March

Charities

Battersea Dogs and Cats home issue advice on coronavirus

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has said at present there is “no evidence” of pets being infected with coronavirus, following the recent outbreak. The World Organisation for Animal Health also said the current spread of COVID-19 is a “result of human to human transmission” and to date, there is no…