Visit London Blog » battersea dogs and cats home http://blog.visitlondon.com Enjoy the very best of London Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Five Things To Do in London This Weekend http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/09/five-things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend-3/ http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/09/five-things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend-3/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:05:55 +0000 Jenny http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=14452
  • See Felix Buxton (of Basement Jaxx fame) on the decks at the Brixton Jamm tonight. 10 Sep
  • Head to the Thames Festival for food, fireworks and a night carnival. Read our tips on where to watch it. 11-12 Sep
  • Catch the brilliant Illumini exhibition, curated by Jane Webb. Until 15 Sep
  • Get your fashion fix at the Carnaby Catwalk, a free catwalk show with 120 key autumn/winter looks. 11 Sep
  • Dress up your pet in aid of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home which is staging a day of canine fun, including a fancy dress competition for dogs. 12 Sep
    • ]]>     http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/09/five-things-to-do-in-london-this-weekend-3/feed/ 1     Royal Mail Launches Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Stamp Collection http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/03/royal-mail-launches-battersea-dogs-and-cats-home-stamp-collection/ http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/03/royal-mail-launches-battersea-dogs-and-cats-home-stamp-collection/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:21 +0000 Jenny http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=7160 Tafka Tigger Boris

    Even the most dedicated of emailers could be persuaded revert to paper and ink missives with these supercute new stamps from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The new stamps feature 10 former residents who have now been successfully rehomed.

    Royal Mail commissioned the stamps to help celebrate Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s 150th birthday this year.

    The charity started as a home for lost and starving dogs in 1860. Then, in 1883, it began taking in cats as well, and remains true to its original aim to “never to turn away a dog or cat in need of help.”

    Take a look at the video below to hear the stories of the 10 celebrity pets and their new owners:

    Battersea Dogs and Cats Home takes in 12,000 animals every year, so if there’s room in your life for a furry friend, why not consider rehoming one? Or if you have a less than sympathetic landlord, there are lots of other ways to help the charity.

    The stamps are available at all Post Offices and online at www.royalmail.com/stamps.

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