What we do

We will always be here for every dog and cat

At Battersea, we aim never to turn away a dog or cat in need of our help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.

All the knowledge we gather in our centres helps us to improve the lives of the animals we’ll never meet, through our work with other rescue organisations and charities. We also help people make informed choices when getting a pet, we provide training and welfare advice, and we campaign for changes in the law when we see that dogs and cats or their owners deserve better. We want to be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Finding new homes for dogs and cats

We give every animal personalised care and spend lots of time getting to know them so we can make sure we find the best new home or working role for them.

Learn about our rehoming process

Rehabilitating dogs and cats in need

Expert care is at the very heart of Battersea. Learn more about how we do our best for dogs and cats, every day, with the resources we have.

Learn about how we care for dogs and cats
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Campaigning to improve animal welfare

Championing fair rental policies for owners and their pets, emailing your MP about animal welfare legislation, and sharing our campaigns on social media are just some of the ways you can support.

See how we campaign for change

Sharing our expertise to support pet owners everywhere

From basic training to knowing which foods are toxic for pets, our expert team has everything you need to know to care for your dog or cat.

Read about how we share our expertise
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Working with other rescues, in the UK and beyond

While we'll always focus on caring for animals at our three centres, we can do more for dogs and cats when we extend our support beyond our gates.

Read about our work with other rescue centres
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