Christmas at Battersea: True Stories of Miracles and Hope

Book excerpt: Christmas at Battersea: True Stories of Miracles and Hope is full of heart-warming festive tales about the bond between man and animal, from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. 'Battersea Dogs & Cats Home never closes its doors, not even on Christmas Day' - Paul O'Grady On Christmas Day this year, an army of dedicated volunteers will be making the day as special as possible for the four-legged residents of Battersea, with knitted jumpers for poorly puppies and turkey dinners for hungry kittens. Christmas at Battersea features tales of rescue from Battersea's staff, and of inspirational owners who find a place in their hearts and homes for abandoned pets. You'll meet: - Scrappie the mongrel puppy, left in a bin on the coldest day of the year - Shadow the Pug, whose loyalty helps a widow through her first Christmas alone - The litter of puppies named after Santa's reindeer, in urgent need of a home on Christmas Eve - Rosie the Staffie, rescued from a freezing lake Featuring tear-jerking but uplifting real life stories about the animals that have passed through Battersea's doors at Yule time, Christmas at Battersea is the perfect present for animal lovers. 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. Royalties from the sale of this book go towards supporting the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (registered charity no. 206394).