Rescue dogs from leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, packed up their tennis balls and frisbees and headed off to the beach in Kent for a day of fun and enrichment whilst celebrating Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue, which is taking place throughout September.
Rescue dogs from leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, packed up their tennis balls and frisbees and headed off to the beach in Kent for a day of fun and enrichment whilst celebrating Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue, which is taking place throughout September.
Dedicated staff from the charity’s Brands Hatch centre took rescue dogs Bounce, Kai, Dottie, Milo and Teddy for an exciting trip to the beach to give them a special treat and help them get used to new experiences before they head off to homes to call their own. Throughout the day, the quintet of canines did plenty of exploring, sand digging and sniffing around the beach to their heart’s content.
Bethany Montgomery, Team Leader at Battersea and one of the team members who took the dogs on their special outing, said: “We had a great day taking our dogs out to the beach, they really enjoyed dipping their paws in the sea and running around in the sand. Expert care is at the heart of what we do at Battersea, and exploring different surroundings and having new experiences are a vital part of this. Local dog-friendly beaches are a great place for our dogs to stretch their legs and have a fun day out, and what better way to celebrate Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue!”
Among those who attended on the day was a one-year-old Border Collie called Dottie, a charming and clever young dog who loves spending her days exploring and playing with toys. Dottie is looking for a quiet home away from the city with experienced owners who can continue supporting her with her training.
This September, Battersea is celebrating ‘Wear Blue for Rescue’, a chance for pet owners and supporters to come together and show their love for rescue dogs and cats who really need a second chance in life, both here in the UK and around the world.
To support Battersea and show your love for rescue, get involved by visiting https://www.battersea.org.uk or by searching ‘Wear Blue for Rescue’ #WearBlueForRescue.
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Notes to editors
- 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.
- In 2022 Battersea directly cared for 2,278 dogs and 2,253 cats at our three centres. We also helped thousands more through our Communities programme, campaigning work, supporting other rescue centres and animal welfare advocates, and sharing knowledge and advice with pet owners.
- We’re reliant on the generosity of the public to continue to fund our vital work helping dogs and cats and the people who care for them. To donate to Battersea, visit: https://donate.battersea.org.uk
- In addition to the site in South West London, Battersea also has two other centres based at Old Windsor, Berkshire and Brands Hatch, Kent.
- To find out more visit our website or follow Battersea on Twitter @battersea_ , Instagram @battersea or facebook.com/Battersea