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All
the dogs and cats are here because their
owners couldn't, or more often wouldn't
care for them.
We ask anyone who is interested in
rehoming a Battersea animal to visit us at
Battersea, Bell Mead or Brands Hatch in
person. Bring along everyone who lives
with you as the dog or cat you choose will
need to get on with your whole family. If
you are looking for a dog and already have
one, you should bring it along too and
please bring proof of identity (for
example, a driving license). If you live
in rented accommodation you will need to
show proof that you are allowed to keep a
dog or cat. And if you have owned a dog or
cat before, a letter of recommendation
from a vet would be useful. It may also be
necessary for a member of our staff to
visit your home before you can rehome a
dog.
When
you arrive at Battersea you will be asked
to fill in an application form and will
then be interviewed by one of our Rehoming
Staff. Finding you the right dog is pretty
simple, thanks to our new 'computer
matching' software which will process your
information and provide a list of the most
suitable dogs for you to look
at.
You
should allow yourself at least three hours
here (probably longer at weekends) as it
can get very busy. Dogs and cats are
usually ready to go to their new home on
the same day, unless we need to visit your
home first. In most cases, a Home Visitor
will come to see you in the first three
months to make sure your new friend has
settled in and to help with anything
you're unsure of.
When
you have chosen a dog or cat, our
veterinary nurses will advise you on
health care and vaccinations and every dog
and cat is microchipped to help locate
them, if they ever get lost. All cats are
neutered, and any dog that hasn't been
will be given a voucher to save you money
off the cost of having it done by your own
vet.
Dogs
are £70 and cats are
£40.
Please
note: Dogs and cats come and go every day
so we cannot tell you in advance which
dogs/cats or breeds we have here at a
certain time.
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