A Friend for Life

by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

'For every dog or cat saved from an unhappy situation or uncertain future, there is a human story too. The stories in this book show how rewarding pet ownership can be.' - Paul O'Grady

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is the oldest and most-loved animal home in the country, caring for thousands of lost, abandoned or unwanted cats and dogs every year. But while they play a vital role in saving animals, quite often these animals go on to save their new owners in surprising ways.

In this book, you'll meet:

· Bibi the Staffie, who helped her owner make a remarkable recovery after a stroke
· Kobi the Husky, who had never seen sunlight until he was rescued
· Minty the three-legged cat, who formed a special bond with a baby
· Marjorie the Bulldog, who went from being abandoned on the streets to meeting the Queen!

Featuring moving but uplifting real life stories about the animals that have passed through Battersea's doors, A Friend for Life will strike a chord with anyone whose life has been blessed by animals.

Royalties from the sale of this book go towards supporting the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (registered charity no. 206394).

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Established in 1860, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners; when we can’t do this we care for them until new owners can be found for them.

We’re one of just a few animal rescue centres that run a non-selective intake policy. This means we accept any breed of animal, at any age, including dogs or cats with serious medical and behavioural problems. Our expert team of dog trainers and veterinary staff give the animals in our care the best possible chance of a fresh start in a happy new home in the UK, or even further afield.

There is no time limit on how long an animal stays with us until the perfect new owners are found.

We work hard to educate the public about responsible pet ownership including microchipping, neutering and training. This includes educational talks and visits to schools and organisations, events, and publications.

Reviews

[Christine Parkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked up the book on holiday at the hotel’s book exchange and thought it was be a nice easy read. Each chapter is a short story about a dog or cat’s adoption from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and how the pairing had an impact on the lives of both the animals and the owners. I give this 3 and a half stars.

[Diane Murphy]

This is the ultimate feel good read. All the stories are about animals that have been adopted from Battersea. Although all the animals have been saved in many instances the new owners have been saved by the animals.

[Nicola Clough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a brilliant read hearing of all the dogs and cats who get a wonderful new home and following their stories. Such a heartwarming read and gives you happiness after heartbreak. Also loved battersea dogs home and to read stories from there is simply fantastic.

[Isabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want a rescue dog 😅😓

[Kate Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book from Battersea. I enjoyed reading all the stories about the cats and dogs. I wish my 8 cats and 2 dogs had met the Queen.

[Kirsty Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

You have to love these heart warming stories from Battersea dogs and cats home. I’ve now read three of these books and they are all as good as each other!

[Linda Fallows · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely accounts of adopted pets and their new owners. Written in straightforward language, this is a book for a cosy evening in front of the fire.

[Joyce Combe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant stories from owners who rescued their pets from battersea dogs & cats.

[Orla · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75☆

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another heart warning collection of stories from Battersea. A lovely set of tales to make you smile.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely read, short stories of rescue cats and dogs

[Kellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely collection of short stories for any animal lover.

[Harmony]

Lovely to read about all the cats and dogs who have been adopted and fostered through Battersea Cats and Dogs Home.

[Virginie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read short stories. Heartwarming.

[Xanthi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of feel good stories for cat and dog lovers. Spotted two typos in the book, which always irks me a bit. And whilst I enjoyed the dog centric stories, I wish the book had an even balance of stories, with more about cat adoptions, as they were definitely outnumbered by the dog ones.