coll. - Christmas at Battersea, True Stories of Miracles and Hope

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First published 2014

Copyright Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, 2014

Cover image Mark Taylor / Warren Photographic; Shutterstock

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Produced under licence from Battersea Dogs Home LtdBattersea Dogs & Cats Home

Royalties from the sale of this book go towards supporting the work of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been caring for and rehoming abandoned, stray and neglected animals since 1860. We have looked after over 3 million dogs and cats since then, and we aim never to turn away an animal in need of our help. To find out more about our charity visit battersea.org.uk

ISBN: 978-1-405-91971-5

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home would like to thank all of the contributors to this book for sharing their stories and photographs

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Mischievous Tonka and Bisbee came as an inseparable duo from Battersea. Cheeky Tonka is seen here, eyeing up the Christmas turkey before perching halfway up the tree for a nap!

Shadow the Pug cross, who was such a comfort to his owner, Mildred, through difficult times.

Scrappie the mongrel puppy, who earned his name after he was abandoned in a park bin.

Cupid, later named Sam, became a much needed friend for lonely Lucky the Collie.

Faith the Great Dane was lying emaciated and close to death in a ditch on a bitterly cold winters day when Battersea came to her rescue.

Ted finds room in his bed for Scrappie.

Bailey and his new pal, Paddy, learn to play nice and share, despite their size difference.

Jake the Jack Russell, who helped his owner, Mark, find purpose and became a lifelong friend.

Marks cheeky Battersea puppy, Milo, who loves sunbathing and causing mayhem.

Poppy puts an arm around loving family dog Molly.

Molly proved to be extremely tolerant of Ruby [right] and Poppys attempts to dress her up as Santa, or in pearls and a feather boa!

It was a dream come true for Northamptonshire police officer Emma when she was offered a job with the dog handling unit.

Herbie during specialist service dog training.