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Mary Tealby founded what was to become the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 1860 with the promise that no animal 'in any condition be, on any pretence whatever, refused admittance.' This history of the famous institution traces its progress through financial crises, rabies epidemics and the Blitz, demonstrating how attitudes to animal welfare have changed profoundly over the years, and also gives an insight into the modern operation of the charity, which cares for about 9000 animals every year.
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Garry Jenkins is an author and journalist. During a twenty-five-year career he has written for magazines and newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic, from Elle and Esquire to Time Out and the Daily Mail. He now writes regularly for The Times. His many books include Colonel Cody & The Flying Cathedral, a historical biography of the first man to fly in Britain, and Play It Again Tom: Curious Truths About Cats & Dogs (written under the pseudonym Augustus Brown). As a ghost-writer and co-writer he has collaborated on a number of dog-related titles. He lives with his family in London.
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"It's fantastic that Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is still going strong after 150 years. As a dog lover myself, I fully support the work of the Home. Rescuing a dog or cat is such a fulfilling and rewarding experience as I have found with Buster, Olga and Bullseye! I would recommend anyone to consider getting their pet from a rescue home like Battersea. It's great to think of the thousands of animals they've helped over the years - long may it continue!" Paul O'Grady "For 150 years Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been salvation for thousands of dogs and cats. The staff are incredible and I sincerely wishand hope they are around for at least another 150 years" Simon Cowell "Congratulations Battersea! The cats and dogs who find their way here are the lucky ones." Judi Dench "The story is all here: compassion, determination, adversity, politics, wartime cares, 21st Century carelessness." -- Libby Purves Mail on Sunday 20100725
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- PublisherBantam Press
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0593059670
- ISBN 13 9780593059678
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages256
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