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It's important to keep our furry friends protected during these hot days. ☀️🐶 We've put together our top summer dog care tips, so you can enjoy the sun in safety with your best friend. �bit.ly/3G87jzuXXP
We'd like to wish @ETomlinson a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂 Thank you for being a friend to Battersea, we hope you have a wonderful day. HN2
Wanting to help keep your furry friends cool in this hot weather? 🥵 Why not try out our frozen treat recipe. 🐶 For full instructions, click here bit.ly/3Pu9K3nAGqP
It's a #WhiskersWednesday kind of day, and Buttons is in the running for longest whiskers! 🐱 Think your cat can do better? Show us below, we'd love to see �sk
Want to put your culinary skills to the test for #WorldBakingDay? Try your hand at baking an extra-special treat for your canine pal! 🐶😍 Here's our recipe for dog-friendly pancakes bit.ly/3CA2BbhKbex
There are lots of reasons why a cat might hide. Cats hide to feel safe, and in order to protect themselves from things they perceive as dangerous or stressful, so it's important to find out the reasons why your cat is hiding. Learn more: 👉bit.ly/3NiywBJs3
It's Tuesday so you know what that means... another #TongueOutTuesday! Frank gave his best attempt, now we want to see your pets give it a go. 🐶�LS
Would you be able to donate 20 minutes of your time to help us improve Battersea’s digital experience? 💻 We’re looking for volunteers to take part in some online research to help us ensure our website is a user-friendly experience for all. Learn more: bit.ly/3NgY7LjVW
At Battersea, we challenge unreasonable barriers to pet ownership, like ‘no pets’ clauses when renting.
Here’s why our campaign for more pet friendly rental properties matters 👉bit.ly/3PqjP1iAY
#NationalSmileMonth is here, and we think Miles has the cutest smile around! 💙😍 Send us your pets' adorable smiles below. moL
From all of us at Battersea, we'd like to wish our friend @andy_murray a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂 Thank you for your fantastic support. We hope you have a wonderful day. 35Y
It's #SleepySunday and Rainbow is demanding an extra 20 minutes in bed... 🤣�pf
It's #NationalDogMumDay and we want to say a huge thank you to all those who have given a dog a beautiful new home. 💙 We'd love to see your furry friends, so show us below! �Nw
Some of our feline friends are professional posers and know just how to work the camera, just like Casper here! 😻📸 Do you love taking pictures of your cat? Share some pics below, and spread th#Caturdayay love. 4Ni
Teaching a dog that won’t settle to lie down when asked on a mat or dog bed gives them, and you, time to “switch off” and chill out.
Giving time for your dog to relax leads to a rise in glutamate, which is linked with brain development, cognition, learning and memory. 🧠�Du
Here's some good news to kick start your weekend! Luna was recently rehomed, and she's settled in brilliantly. 💙 Her new family have showered her with brand new toys, but she seems to only enjoy a bit of string. 🤣cEZ
Can you spare 15 minutes to help us improve our website user experience? By completing this test, you'll be helping us to engage more people and enabling them to find the advice and information they need. Take part now 👉bit.ly/3szXFjz84
Remember, it's important to keep your dog (and yourself) hydrated during these warmer days. 🐶 When going on walks it's important to bring along a water bottle to keep your furry friends happy �hD
It's #WorldLimerickDay and we'd thought we'd try our hand at one... 🤣
There once was a dog all alone,
Without a friend, a collar or a bone.
They came to Battersea,
And left with glee,
When they finally found a new home! 💙
Let us know if you can do better uVE
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek’s theme is loneliness. Pets can tackle loneliness – pet owners are 60% more likely to know their neighbours, but housing restrictions mean some people can’t benefit. That’s why we support #PetFriendlyProperties. Learn more: bit.ly/3unma2j
Scratching is a perfectly natural behaviour for a cat, and while most cats who have outdoor access will scratch on fence posts and trees, many still like to do some scratching indoors, on the carpet or furniture. Check out our cat scratching advice 👉 bit.ly/3w0Ko5FZo
It's #WhiskersWednesday and our very own Fajita decided she wants to get involved 💙�cf
Try not to feed cats who come into your garden unless they're clearly underweight. This will only encourage them to keep coming back and they may have owners feeding them too or have special dietary requirements due to health issues. #WednesdayWisdom
What's On: Learn about the history of @Battersea_ at this talk on May 31 at @Better_BP. It's free but booking is advised.
Retweeted by Battersea Owning a cat is an incredibly rewarding experience, but the cost of owning and keeping a cat healthy and happy is a long-term financial commitment. Take a look at our guide to the one-off, monthly and annual costs associated with getting a new cat. 👉bit.ly/3kVfkOas1
It's another wonderful #TongueOutTuesday and we want to see if your pets can do better! Send us a pic in the comments below 🐶�6T
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, so we're celebrating our pets and all they do to support our physical and mental health. 💙 Research has shown that pets can help people suffering from depression, loneliness and anxiety - they truly transform our lives for the better.x
Cats can be very sensitive creatures and may often become anxious or frustrated by things going on around them, or by the way people interact with them. Here is our advice on how to help your stressed cat. 💙bit.ly/3IJhVVyJe
We think senior dogs are wonderful; whether they love quiet cuddles on the sofa or are as mischievous as a pup half their age, each one is unique. 💙 Do you have a senior pet?#SeniorSundayyK
Bailey got the memo it's #SleepySunday and decided to have a well deserved lie-in 💙�N4
As the weather starts to warm up, you may want to go on longer walks with your dog. If you want to walk for longer distances or even trek with your dog then it’s important to prepare in the proper way. Learn more 👉battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog…uP
It's our favourite day of the week, #Caturday! We want to see the best pictures of your feline friends enjoying the weather, like our onsite cat George 🐱☀️i
Who doesn't love a happy ending? Jaffa Cake was recently rehomed to a loving family, who describe him as a "confident cat who loves a good cuddle" and sleeping in their bed. 🤣🐱 We hope you continue to have a wonderful life JaffaHw
Did you know Battersea has a hydrotherapy centre? Check out our 360-degree tour of our state-of-the-art hydrotherapy centre and discover more about all the different features and their benefits, for our animals and yours 👉bit.ly/3OVfVgGr4
Our Staff Pic Of The Week comes from Effy in our Rehoming team, who managed to capture this incredibly adorable photo of Rosie! We think she might have a career in modelling 😉�sU
As we enter spring, it's important to remember that any portion of a daffodil can be highly toxic to cats. It can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, convulsions and a drop in blood pressure. 🐱y
The key to toilet training is to form good habits quickly. While it will be quite obvious when your dog has had an accident, you can also look out for the tell-tale signs and redirect them before it happens. Signs include:
Pacing 🐶
Sniffing the ground 🐶
Going to the door Niz
Training a deaf dog will take time and patience, but that’s the same for most, if not all dogs! 🐶💙 As owners all we need to do is adjust our training methods slightly and think differently about how we care for them to suit their needs. Learn more bit.ly/39ECZg8WZQX
We'd like to wish @ChrisGPackham a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂 Thank you for being a friend to Battersea, we hope you have a wonderful day. RKJ
We're teaming up with our friends @vitabiotics to give you advice on keeping your dog fit and healthy! Send your questions below and we'll choose some questions to answer over on our Instagram story next week 💙�mP
All of the dogs, cats and humans here at Battersea would like to wish our friend @thewhitmore a very Happy Birthday! 💙🎂 We hope that you have a fabulous day. UOM
Who doesn't enjoy some good news to start the week? Teddy was recently rehomed and has settled in wonderfully. He is currently learning to sit, stay and follow and loves socialising with other dogs in the park 🐶�Km
It's likely that your cat will want to go out and explore the garden and beyond. Our tips help ensure your cat can explore the outside safely when you let them out for the first time and make their way home again too. Learn more 👉bit.ly/3viQHiIQj
Kittens shouldn’t be rehomed until they’re at least eight weeks old (Battersea rehomes at nine weeks). The mother-kitten relationship is vital to a kitten’s development; and it’s partly thanks to their mum that kittens grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults. 🐱�kj
It's another bank holiday, so you know what that means... Another day to sleep in! 😍�aO
We want to wish a happy #Ramadan to all that have celebrated this year! 💙2
It's one of our favourite days of the week: Senior Sunday, of course! 🎉😍
Do you have a senior dog or cat? Share your pics below, we'd love to see them. Vl4
Lead frustration is when your dog becomes agitated when put on a lead, or when they are feeling restricted. We’ve put together some tips and tricks that you can work on to help your dog to feel more relaxed when out on a walk. 💙�bit.ly/3rXxyCUUHX
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