It's a difficult decision to give up your dog. Here we have some advice on what you can do to ensure they have the best chance of going to a new loving home.
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Due to kennel space we operate on an appointment basis and may not be able to take your dog immediately. We do however treat each case individually. In emergencies we may be able to accept dogs outside of our opening hours but please be aware that experienced veterinary and behavioural staff may not be available.
Customers wishing to gift their pet to Battersea are asked to consider a donation of £50 to help cover a small amount of the costs that Battersea incurs.
We know this is a very difficult time and you may have a lot of questions. This booklet will help answer some of those questions and explain the process that each dog goes through when they arrive in our care.
No matter how desperate the situation is, we strongly advise against leaving your animal anywhere to fend for themselves if you can no longer care for them. This would be very stressful for your dog, there is no guarantee they would be found and they may fall into the wrong hands. It also makes it much harder when dogs are brought to us with no history as we have no indication of their past which can slow down the rehoming process while we get to know them.
Our Forever Loved service enables us to take care of your dog while we find them a loving new home. It will give you the peace of mind that your dog will be taken care of should you pass away before them. Find out how to join our Forever Loved Service.