Happy #NottingHillCarnival Weekend! 🎊 We wish everyone a fun & safe celebration💃 If you live nearby & want to keep your dog calm during the festivities, watch our video for tips on desensitising them to noise & keeping them happily distracted at home 👉 bit.ly/3WRDtYJ

Can confirm she's enjoying her brat summer with us but it would be even better in her own home! 🥹 #Brattersea

Did you know the annual cost of owning a cat is around £1500 per year? 🐱 Owning a cat is an incredibly rewarding experience, but caring for & keeping them healthy & happy is a long-term financial commitment. Click for a breakdown of the costs 👉 bit.ly/3kVfkOa

This #InternationalDogDay, we're celebrating the work of our international partners. 🌏 Jellybean was found by the side of a road in South Africa and rushed to MdzanandaAnimalClini. Thanks to their care & expertise, Jellybean had a happy ending and has been rehomed to a loving family! 💙

Happy #InternationalDogDay to all the dog lovers out there! 🐶 Celebrate your dog by telling us about them in the replies. 💙

Mandalorian is very excited to show you his #TongueOutTuesday entry! What do you rate this out of 10? 🐱 This handsome boy is looking for a home! Learn more about him 👉 bit.ly/3YW58ug

Got a reactive dog? 🐶 Understand their triggers 🐶 Keep them in a safe 'bubble' to prevent reactions 🐶 Watch their body language for signs like lip licking or stiff posture—act early! 🐶 If needed, consult a behaviourist Read more on reactive dogs 👉 bit.ly/4cFna77

Check out Pousey's new hairdo 🦁 Pousey arrived with very matted fur, so we gave her a haircut to help her feel better. While most cats can groom themselves, medium to long-haired cats benefit from extra grooming. Find out how to groom your own cat here 👉 bit.ly/3ED674x

When Petal came to Battersea as a stray, she was stressed & reactive. Thanks to our expert Canine Behaviour & Training Team, she soon learnt to stay calm around others. After four months of care she was matched with a lovely home who could give her all the attention she needs! 💙

Meet Battersea’s very own Liam and Noel. Unlike the Gallagher brothers, they are OBSESSED with each other. We don’t believe that anybody feels the way they do 😉 Good luck to all our supporters in the ticket que for Oasis today 🤞 instagram.com/reel/C_VN4MagI…

It's our favourite time of year 💙 Why?! Today kicks off another Wear Blue For Rescue, giving all of us a whole month's worth of opportunities to support Battersea and rescue dogs and cats, everywhere 🐾​ Find out how you can support here 👉 bit.ly/4cPdKGh

Did you know it typically costs around £2,000 per year to take care of a dog? 🐶 Owning a dog is incredibly rewarding, but it's a long-term financial commitment. Take a look at our guide on the one-off, monthly & annual costs of getting a new dog here 👉 bit.ly/3XKokaK

Blue is the new black this September! Show off your style and support Battersea by buying from our #WearBlueForRescue collection featuring the Rescue symbol 👉 bit.ly/4e8KZFs Look how cute your dog could look in this bow-tie 🥹

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2024 marks the 10th anniversary of our partnership with Postcode Lottery who have been supporting our vital work to help dogs & cats, everywhere. 🎊 To celebrate the milestone, they visited our London centre to make cat toys & enjoy some socialisation time with cats like Finn 🐱

Our animals are kicking off their own celebrations for Wear Blue for Rescue this month! 💙 From blue-themed parties to special treats, Marvin & Apple, Joe, York and Marshmallow enjoyed a fun-filled day. Join by showing your support for rescue animals 👉 bit.ly/4cPdKGh

High five, you made it to Friday! 💙😸 What do you and your pets have planned this weekend?

Here are our top tips for new cat owners: 😸 Microchip your cat and keep details up to date 😸 Neuter or spay your cat 😸 Sign up your cat with a vet 😸 Keep vaccinations up to date 😸 Socialise from a young age 😸 Provide ample play time and lots of love!