Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2024)

We're here for every dog and cat

At Battersea we offer our love and expert care to dogs and cats who need us by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals at our centres, and by sharing our knowledge and resources with rescue organisations around the world. We do this because we want to help every dog and cat, everywhere.

What we do

Find out about how we're doing more than ever before to help animals everywhere.

Learn about what we do

Caring for our animals

Caring for animals it at the very heart of Battersea. Learn more about how we do our best for dogs and cats.

Learn about how we care

Working with other rescues

Helping animals beyond our gates is an important part of our mission to be here for every dog and cat.

Discover how we help

Animal welfare campaigning

Help us stand up for dogs and cats by supporting our campaigning work.

Support our campaigns

Rehoming with Battersea

Rehome a dogAt Battersea, we make every effort to match you with the best dog for you.

Rehome a catRehoming a Battersea cat is truly life-changing – for you, and your new companion.

Dogs in our careEvery rescue at Battersea has a unique character, quirks and lots of love to give. Meet some of the dogs currently in our care.

Cats in our careEvery rescue cat deserves a loving home. Meet some of the cats currently in our care.

Get involved

Gifts in WillsWhen you leave a gift in your Will to Battersea, you help ensure that we can continue to be here for every dog and cat who needs us.

Pet Friendly PropertiesOur campaign supports an open and constructive dialogue between landlords and tenants.

A Year of CareIn 2023 we found loving new homes for 3,374 cats and dogs. Will you help us find homes for even more in 2024?

Guilt free shopping

From totes to tags, shop with Battersea and make a life-changing difference to the dogs and cats in our care

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Support for American Bully XLs and their owners

FEATUREDAmerican Bully XL ban: What does this mean?We will support American Bully XLs and their owners as best we can.31 Oct 2023 | Campaigns and Views, News

Muzzle training your dog10 Oct 2023 | Breeds, Getting a pet, Health and wellbeing, Training

Dog microchipping01 Jun 2023 | Health and wellbeing, Puppy

American Bully XL Webinar14 Dec 2023 | Breeds

Dog insurance22 Jun 2023 | Health and wellbeing

What's new

New Year RafflePlay our New Year Raffle today for the chance to win up to £10,000! Every ticket you buy will help us care for more animals like Chai.

Muddy Dog ChallengeJoin us for a 2.5K, 3K and 5K obstacle course that you can take on with your dog by your side. Prepare yourself for a day of mud, sweat, and cheers!

Photographing your dogRead our guide to photographing your dog, including training certain behaviours and getting them used to the sights and sounds of the equipment.

Dog advice

Introducing your dog to your child Behaviour, Training

Dog winter care Health and wellbeing, Seasonal

Dog neutering Getting a pet, Health and wellbeing

See all our dog advice

Cat advice

Winter cat care Health and wellbeing, Seasonal

The cost of owning a cat Cost of living, Getting a pet

How to feed your cat on a budget Cost of living, Food

See all our cat advice

Important information

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Lost dogs and cats line
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