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Battersea dogs enjoy enrichment visit to beach
The five dogs were allowed to explore the beach with their handlers, and enjoyed digging in the sand and playing in the sea.
The day was part of Battersea’s ‘Wear Blue for Rescue’ celebrations.

Rescue dogs from Battersea’s rescue centre enjoyed a beach visit last week as part of Battersea’s ‘Wear Blue for Rescue’ celebrations.

Staff from Battersea’s Brands Hatch centre in Kent took Bounce, Kai, Milo, Dottie and Teddy to the beach as a special treat, where they were able to enjoy some new experiences before they went to their permanent homes.

The five dogs were allowed to explore the beach with their handlers, and enjoyed digging in the sand and playing in the sea.

While four of the five dogs are on their way to new homes, Dottie (pictured) is still looking for a family. Dottie’s profile can be seen here.

The charity’s ‘Wear Blue for Rescue’ campaign has been running throughout September, promoting the importance of caring for rescue dogs and cats.

The campaign has been encouraging pet owners and supporters to come together and wear blue to show their backing for dogs and cats that need a second chance at life, using the hashtag #WearBlueForRescue.

Battersea cared for 2,278 dogs and 2,253 cats across its three rescue centres in 2022, as well as supporting thousands more through their Communities programme and campaigning.

Bethany Montgomery, team leader at Battersea and one of those who took the dogs on their outing, said: “We had a great day taking our dogs out to the beach, they really enjoyed dipping their paws in the sea and running around in the sand.

“Expert care is at the heart of what we do at Battersea, and exploring different surroundings and having new experiences are a vital part of this. Local dog-friendly beaches are a great place for our dogs to stretch their legs and have a fun day out, and what better way to celebrate Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue!”

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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