At Canine Cottages, we’ve proudly been supporting Battersea since March 2021. Over the last 4 years, we’re delighted to have been able to donate over £100,000 which is helping towards various areas of their vital work.
To celebrate this milestone, we’ll explore how our ongoing support, including our Canine Comfort collection which donates £20 from each super-dog-friendly cottage booking, is helping to make a positive impact on the animals Battersea helps every day, as well as the people who love them.
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Ongoing expert care
As one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities, Battersea has been here for dogs and cats for over 160 years. They take in animals regardless of their age, breed or medical condition, and throughout their history, have cared for more than 3 million dogs and cats.
Expert care is at the heart of what Battersea does; from rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals across their three centres to providing training and sharing resources with rescue organisations around the world. They have acquired a wealth of expertise which has allowed them to build trust and affinity amongst animal lovers across the UK and beyond.
Our support is helping Battersea make a huge difference to the lives of dogs and cats who deserve a second chance in life. From supporting the dedicated staff and volunteers, who provide exceptional care for animals and prepare them for their new homes, to helping cover the costs of everyday essentials such as food, bedding and medicine.
Dogs such as Boomer, a 10-year-old Basset Hound, arrived at Battersea as a stray. Even though she was full of life, Battersea’s team of veterinary experts found that Boomer had several health problems that needed urgent treatment. However, she remained upbeat and loved receiving attention from Battersea staff. After receiving the expert care she needed, which included an ear flush, dental surgery and the removal of a tumour, Boomer made a swift recovery. Battersea’s Canine Behaviour team helped build her confidence with a personalised training plan before Boomer’s loving ways soon helped her find a new family, who say she’s ruling the house with her playful diva behaviour.
Advice and expertise
At Canine Cottages, we are proud to sponsor Battersea’s email newsletter, The Battersea Way, which in turn allows us to support their incredible work.
These newsletters offer advice and support to pet owners, helping to improve relationships between animals and their owners. Whether it’s learning basic training techniques or knowing which foods and plants are toxic for dogs, our support is helping Battersea to share their expertise and reach more people with their advice than ever before.
In addition, a further £20 is donated to Battersea and their vital work every time a cottage in our extra-special Canine Comforts Collection is booked.
Wear Blue for Rescue
Over the years, our support has also helped promote Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue campaign, which is all about showing your love for rescue throughout the month of September.
For animals and humans alike, Wear Blue for Rescue offers plenty of ways for everyone to get involved. Whether it’s buying an item from Battersea featuring the Rescue symbol or signing up to Walk for Rescue, Battersea’s dog-walking challenge, every penny raised makes a huge difference to the lives of rescue dogs and cats, everywhere.
Fostering and volunteering
Our support has also helped Battersea’s Fostering and Volunteering programmes. This has made a positive impact on dogs like Ray, who was brought to Battersea from a Greyhound rescue after being retired from racing.
When he arrived, he was very nervous and found life in Battersea’s kennels a little overwhelming. Battersea’s Canine Behaviour team decided that Ray would benefit from staying in a foster home to improve his confidence. Fostering gave Ray the opportunity to relax and his gentle personality eventually started to shine. He got used to life in a home environment, and after 4 months out on foster, he settled into his new home with a loving family.
Battersea's wider work
Did you know that Battersea supports animal centres around the UK and even across the world? Last year, through their Grants Programmes, Battersea was able to help over 300,000 dogs and cats worldwide and improve animal welfare standards.
They also engage with the wider public, acting as a voice for animals when they’re being treated unfairly or deserve better. From campaigning for compulsory microchipping for animals to more pet-friendly properties (which has seen outstanding progress with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill), support from Canine Cottages is helping Battersea lobby for change.
At Canine Cottages, we’re proud to support Battersea’s vital work and their aim to help even more dogs and cats in the years ahead. You can learn more about how Battersea is making a real and lasting difference to dogs and cats who need a second chance by visiting their website.
Our partnership with Battersea
At Canine Cottages, we're thrilled to team up with Battersea in a partnership built on shared values. This allows our team to support Battersea in its incredible work, ensuring our beloved dogs have all the love and attention they deserve.
Julian Holmes-Taylor, Director of Income Generation at Battersea, said: “We are incredibly grateful to have had the continued support of Canine Cottages for more than 4 years running. Thanks to their efforts through sponsorship, sharing our expert advice with pet owners, and donations through their Canine Comforts range, we are able to continue our vital work and be there for every dog and cat that needs us.”
Mike Oakey, Chief Marketing Officer at Travel Chapter, said: "At Canine Cottages, we believe every dog deserves love, care, and a forever home. We’re incredibly proud to have raised over £100,000 for Battersea, supporting their vital work in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats in need. From expert veterinary care to life-changing fostering programs, our partnership is making a real difference − one wagging tail at a time. We look forward to continuing this journey together, helping even more animals find the second chance they deserve."
How can you help?
You can sign up for The Battersea Way, Battersea's pet advice emails, to find out more about the incredible work they do. As well as this, you can actively support them by taking part in fundraisers and signing up to events, you can make virtual donations or even volunteer your time; every act of support enables Battersea to continue to carry out their incredible work.
These donations were unrestricted and Battersea will spend these where the need is greatest.
Canine Cottages will give £20 + VAT every time a Canine Comfort property is booked to Battersea Dogs’ Home Limited which donates its profits to Battersea Dogs’ & Cats’ Home (registered charity number: 206394).
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