than the sight of Battersea dogs and cats leaving the Home
happy with their new owners.
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Letter from...Java's owners The lovely Java has gone to live in Windsor with her new family. This is what they said about her "She has fitted in to our lives as if she had been here since a puppy. Our children adore her and our lives have changed for the better. She spends most of her day chasing rabbits and squirrels around the Royal Park. She is totally 'potty' and is very happy with us. Thank you for all the good work that you do, keep it up". I think you'll all agree she is a much loved dog. |
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Letter from...Emily's owners Emily's good looks certainly won her new owners over, as they came to Battersea looking for a smallish, young, male dog and came away with a biggish, older, female dog! Here is what they said about her "We could not have asked for better, she is loving, obedient, enormously entertaining and highly intelligent, her vet thinks she has the most fantastic facial expressions and always make a fuss of her. My partner and I are getting married in September and Emily is acting as bridesmaid. I know you must receive thousands of letters to tell you how wonderful your dogs are, but Emily is special. She took two independent, professional individuals and turned us into a family - thank you" |
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Letter from...Ben Since Ben has left Battersea, he has had lots of adventures...."I began my new life in London walking with Steve in the park a lot, but Steve soon became fed up of City life so we moved to Cumbria, much to my delight, where I developed a passion for fell walking and hanging around in country pubs! We lived there for 5 months, then it was on to Scotland, as far North as you can go where I did some mountain climbing and learnt to be a working dog, rounding up the lamb and ewes. I'm having a great time and I couldn't have picked a better owner - thanks for letting him rehome me!" |
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Letter from...Indigo's owners As you can see from the photo, Indigo looks very, very happy in his new home. I think his new owner is really pleased with him, she said "I have had Indigo for a month now, he's lovely! I really can't understand why or how anyone could not want such a wonderful dog. He settled in pretty quickly and I feel as if I've already had him for years. I'm so proud of him, when I call and he's way behind, I'll stretch my arms out and he comes racing towards me, wagging his tail and I make a big fuss of him, he brings me so much joy. He loves attention and can never get enough of it - he's like a big teddy. If I allowed him, he'd probably approach every single stranger in the street asking to be stroked (regardless of whether or not they liked him!) I think he's pretty happy - I hope! I love him so much, he's like a big baby, he lays on his back grinning at me wanting me to tickle his tummy! He's huge (1/2 my size), yet such a gentle giant. I'm so glad I chose him." Isn't Indigo a very lucky Greyhound! |
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Letter from...Bobby "the long stayers" owners You may remember Bobby from our Long Stay dogs we have on the Net. He had been here a very long time, so we put him on PET RESCUE and he got a lovely new home in Sussex, we were all sad to see him go as he was such a sweetie, but glad that he found such a lovely family. His new owners have written to us and sent some photos, they said "Bobby's big test was the car journey home, but he was as good as gold. I didn't want to leave him alone at night so he spent Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in our bedroom, then he decided to sleep downstairs on his rug and that is where he has been ever since. He is such a delight, each day brings out more of his character, he speaks to me and groans when it's time to go for walkies! He seems to be content and watches TV with me and keeps my feet warm. He really is such a loving dog, I adore him. We would both like to thank you for taking such good care of him, he has really become a sweetheart ( I bet you already knew that!)" - we certainly did! |
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Poem from...Norman's owners Norman was at The Home for a long time, he was very nervous of people and didn't like it in his kennel, so everyone passed him by. After being fostered for a while by one of the office staff, Norman appeared on PET RESCUE and luckily was spotted by Linda and David who fell in love with him straight away. He has settled into his new home really well and is obviously much loved by his new owners. This is a poem that Linda sent to us about Norman................. "What a jewel! what sweet perfection - This kind natured dog. He has it all - he has been blessed by the Creator, From the tip of that dear wet nose To that handsome brush, And those pretty feet, touched with snow. The Autumn leaves would pale beside his russett coat, Where Night ran her fingers along that fox-like form. And all that beauty still itself is paled, By all the loveliness in that dear heart, And in those kind and gentle ways. You have graced us with your presence, Trusted us with your love, In these few days since we brought you home." What a lucky dog Norman is! |