We& #39;re turning 160 this month! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎉" title="Partyknaller" aria-label="Emoji: Partyknaller">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎂" title="Geburtstagskuchen" aria-label="Emoji: Geburtstagskuchen"> To celebrate, we wanted to share a piece of our history from ​every decade since we opened in 1860. Stay tuned for the next hour, ​as ​we showcase some of our weird and wonderful history. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
We& #39;re turning 160 this month! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎂" title="Geburtstagskuchen" aria-label="Emoji: Geburtstagskuchen"> To celebrate, we wanted to share a piece of our history from ​every decade since we opened in 1860. Stay tuned for the next hour, ​as ​we showcase some of our weird and wonderful history. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday" title="We& #39;re turning 160 this month! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎉" title="Partyknaller" aria-label="Emoji: Partyknaller">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎂" title="Geburtstagskuchen" aria-label="Emoji: Geburtstagskuchen"> To celebrate, we wanted to share a piece of our history from ​every decade since we opened in 1860. Stay tuned for the next hour, ​as ​we showcase some of our weird and wonderful history. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
When Mary Tealby founded Battersea in 1860, many were sceptical. A news article at the time was quoted: "When we hear of a home for dogs we venture to doubt if the originators and supporters of such an institution have not taken leave of their sober senses." https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😅" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß"> #ThrowbackThursday
Many don& #39;t know this, but Battersea was originally based in Islington. In 1871, we made the move to our Battersea site due to the "violent and persistent opposition of the inhabitants of Hollingsworth Street”. We have remained here ever since. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
In the 1880s, public opinion of animal rescue began to change: the Duke of Albany visited Battersea in 1883 and took home a Terrier called Skippy (pictured here with the Princess of Albany). https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> His mother, Queen Victoria, became our Patron in 1885. #ThrowbackThursday
In 1898, we expanded our work by opening a countryside annexe. The Duke and Duchess of Portland attended, and the Duke said that the annexe should be named "Dogs& #39; Paradise, because the fortunate animals who came there could not fail to be supremely happy". https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
In 1907, we opened Whittington Lodge - it was the first purpose-built cattery in the UK and had stoves inside to keep the cats warm in the winter. It still stands in Battersea today and is now a​ listed building. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😻" title="Grinsendes Katzengesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Grinsendes Katzengesicht mit herzförmigen Augen">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
In 1914, Battersea set up a special fund to support people with the cost of the dog licence. We maintained this fund until they were abolished in 1987. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
In 1924, Jane Trefusis Forbes (pictured here with her beloved Dandie Dinmont Terriers) founded Bellmead Kennels. Known at that time for training Kennel Maids, the kennels later moved to the site that our Old Windsor centre still occupies today. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
For the 1930s, we have a rags-to-riches story. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐶" title="Hundegesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Hundegesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💰" title="Geldsack" aria-label="Emoji: Geldsack"> Scruffy was adopted from Battersea by a cameraman named Bernard Brown. After discovering his love of tinned salmon, Bernard trained Scruffy to act and he became the highest-paid canine of the decade! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf"> #ThrowbackThursday
For the 1930s, we have a rags-to-riches story. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💰" title="Geldsack" aria-label="Emoji: Geldsack"> Scruffy was adopted from Battersea by a cameraman named Bernard Brown. After discovering his love of tinned salmon, Bernard trained Scruffy to act and he became the highest-paid canine of the decade! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf"> #ThrowbackThursday" title="For the 1930s, we have a rags-to-riches story. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐶" title="Hundegesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Hundegesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💰" title="Geldsack" aria-label="Emoji: Geldsack"> Scruffy was adopted from Battersea by a cameraman named Bernard Brown. After discovering his love of tinned salmon, Bernard trained Scruffy to act and he became the highest-paid canine of the decade! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf"> #ThrowbackThursday" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
In 1940, a bomb fell on Battersea. Luckily, no animals or staff were hurt. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> Multiple bombs fell during this time, so our Secretary at the time E.L. Healey-Tutt, pictured here, took to sleeping in the paint shed in order to be on hand to act as a fireguard! #ThrowbackThursday
In 1956, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became a Patron of Battersea, and she has been a wonderful supporter and friend to our dogs and cats for many years. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐶" title="Hundegesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Hundegesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐱" title="Katzengesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Katzengesicht"> #ThrowbackThursday
In 1956, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became a Patron of Battersea, and she has been a wonderful supporter and friend to our dogs and cats for many years. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐶" title="Hundegesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Hundegesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐱" title="Katzengesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Katzengesicht"> #ThrowbackThursday" title="In 1956, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became a Patron of Battersea, and she has been a wonderful supporter and friend to our dogs and cats for many years. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐶" title="Hundegesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Hundegesicht">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐱" title="Katzengesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Katzengesicht"> #ThrowbackThursday" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
In 1967, we released our first educational film ‘Little Dog Lost’. The film was available for loan free of charge to schools and charitable groups such as the @WomensInstitute. Its key message was the importance of dog collars with contact details on the tag. #ThrowbackThursday
In 1970, Battersea opened a brand new clinic. That year, our veterinary staff treated 9,036 dogs and 417 cats. The outpatient clinic also treated 12 budgies, 1 canary, 1 ferret, 3 goldfishes, 1 guinea pig, 1 hamster, 1 sparrow and 1 rabbit. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😅" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß"> #ThrowbackThursday
In 1970, Battersea opened a brand new clinic. That year, our veterinary staff treated 9,036 dogs and 417 cats. The outpatient clinic also treated 12 budgies, 1 canary, 1 ferret, 3 goldfishes, 1 guinea pig, 1 hamster, 1 sparrow and 1 rabbit. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😅" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß"> #ThrowbackThursday" title="In 1970, Battersea opened a brand new clinic. That year, our veterinary staff treated 9,036 dogs and 417 cats. The outpatient clinic also treated 12 budgies, 1 canary, 1 ferret, 3 goldfishes, 1 guinea pig, 1 hamster, 1 sparrow and 1 rabbit. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😅" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß"> #ThrowbackThursday" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
In 1983, Battersea took in our 2,500,000th dog! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf"> He was a cheeky stray that we named & #39;Lucky& #39;, and he& #39;s pictured here peeking out of the back of one of our vans. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😍" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen"> #ThrowbackThursday
In 1983, Battersea took in our 2,500,000th dog! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= He was a cheeky stray that we named & #39;Lucky& #39;, and he& #39;s pictured here peeking out of the back of one of our vans. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😍" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen"> #ThrowbackThursday" title="In 1983, Battersea took in our 2,500,000th dog! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤯" title="Explodierender Kopf" aria-label="Emoji: Explodierender Kopf"> He was a cheeky stray that we named & #39;Lucky& #39;, and he& #39;s pictured here peeking out of the back of one of our vans. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😍" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen"> #ThrowbackThursday" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
In 1998, we launched the Lost Dogs and Cats Line! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎉" title="Partyknaller" aria-label="Emoji: Partyknaller"> Since that time, we’ve reunited thousands of missing pets with their owners. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
Though we had been rescuing cats since 1883, it wasn& #39;t until 2002 that we finally included them in our name! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😻" title="Grinsendes Katzengesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Grinsendes Katzengesicht mit herzförmigen Augen"> From The Home For Lost and Starving Dogs to The Dogs Home, we became Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
Though we had been rescuing cats since 1883, it wasn& #39;t until 2002 that we finally included them in our name! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= From The Home For Lost and Starving Dogs to The Dogs Home, we became Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday" title="Though we had been rescuing cats since 1883, it wasn& #39;t until 2002 that we finally included them in our name! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😻" title="Grinsendes Katzengesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Grinsendes Katzengesicht mit herzförmigen Augen"> From The Home For Lost and Starving Dogs to The Dogs Home, we became Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
We& #39;ve almost caught up with present-day now, but before we finish we just had to give a shoutout our beloved #POGDOGS! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😍" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen"> The first episode aired in 2012, and Paul O& #39;Grady has returned for 8 ​series (and one Lockdown Special) since then. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday
We& #39;ve almost caught up with present-day now, but before we finish we just had to give a shoutout our beloved #POGDOGS! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= The first episode aired in 2012, and Paul O& #39;Grady has returned for 8 ​series (and one Lockdown Special) since then. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday" title="We& #39;ve almost caught up with present-day now, but before we finish we just had to give a shoutout our beloved #POGDOGS! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😍" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit herzförmigen Augen"> The first episode aired in 2012, and Paul O& #39;Grady has returned for 8 ​series (and one Lockdown Special) since then. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> #ThrowbackThursday" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
We hope you& #39;ve enjoyed this journey through the past as much as we have. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💙" title="Blaues Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Blaues Herz"> Do you have any special memories or stories about Battersea over the years? Share them below, we& #39;d love to hear them! #ThrowbackThursday
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