Adorable animals who need a new home after Christmas at Battersea Dogs Home

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Francesca Gillett29 December 2016

These are some of the lovable canines who spent Christmas at London's famous Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and are now looking for new owners.

The animals have been pictured in a new series of professional photographs as they keenly await a new home.

From an elderly greyhound to Rottweiler puppy, the pooches pictured come in all shapes and sizes.

The dogs featured include three-year-old Rose, whose owners bought her off the internet before discovering they were not allowed to keep pets in their house.

"She's a bundle of energy and love,” staff at the charity said.

Grinning: Zuki, the two-year-old Akita crossbreed.
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“She's full of beans and needs new owners who can help teach her the ways of the world.

"She's a great puppy, looking for a home with people with guarding breed experience and can help her mature in to the lovely lady we know she can be".

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Other dogs featured in the photo series include Molly the German Spitz, two-year-old Akita crossbreed Zuki and former stray Baby, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The refuge was founded more than 150 years ago and has rescued and re-homed more than three million dogs and cats.

A spokesperson for the home said: "Battersea doesn’t normally see an increase in the number of animals arriving at Christmas, however we do notice an increase in unwanted animals in March/April and this may be because animals have been brought as Christmas presents and the novelty has worn off.

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"We are always here for people who can no longer look after their animals for whatever reason, and would urge owners not to abandon dogs or cats but instead contact a rescue centre like Battersea where they will be well looked after.”

“Spending Christmas in kennels or starting the New Year without a home, is not something any pet should go through, but the Home’s staff and volunteers work hard over the festive season to care for the many dogs and cats at its centres, and for the dogs and cats at Battersea this Christmas this meant lots of walks, a special Christmas meal, and plenty of playtime with toys.”

The average stay for a dog is just 28 days, the centre said – although some stay much longer.

Around 500 dogs and 200 cats are provided refuge by Battersea at any given time.

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