Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We aim to never turn away a vulnerable animal in need of help, caring for them until loving new homes can be found, no matter how long it takes.
Since we were founded 160 years ago, we have been committed to helping every dog and cat that needs us – championing their rights, loving their imperfections, and expertly caring for them.
We celebrate the characters and quirks of our wonderful rescue dogs and cats, encouraging animal lovers to think rescue first. Because we truly believe rescue pets are the best pets.
It costs around £50,000 every day to care for our animals across our three centres in Battersea (South London), Windsor (Berkshire) and Brands Hatch (Kent). We need your support to care for the thousands of animals who arrive at our gates every year.