Battersea Dogs Home, Battersea, London. Reviews
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★★★☆☆
“7 months and still waiting”
Written on: 14/02/2013
We registered in person 7 months ago. Have been checking dogs online and making phonecalls, writing emails, but apparently they still don't have a suitable dog for us. We have a spacious house, just two adults (one working from home), a garden, parks and woodland within walking distance. But apparently because we ourselves haven't "owned" a dog (the fact that both our parents did and we did our share of looking after, doesn't seem to matter) we have been classed as "first-time owners" and... (read more)
★★★★★
“Battersea Dogs home are FANTASTIC! I really don't...”
Written on: 06/01/2013
Battersea Dogs home are FANTASTIC! I really don't understand why these reviews are all criticizing Battersea because of their much needed assessments. Battersea were excellent helping me find my dog! There have been far too many comparisons with RSPCA and Breeders on this site which is ridiculous. If you want to help out that much, then go the extra mile - there is no need to complain about fence heights and price - they are a charity that do an amazing job! (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Cow murderers”
Written on: 15/08/2012
What is the point of this place? In order to keep the cats and dogs alive, they feed them meat, which means killing cows (and pigs, etc). What's the point of it? Kill the cats and dogs that are stray. It will also force people to think twice before the buy and cat and dog if they know it will get killed if they abandon it. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“We tried to adopt a cat but no luck..”
Written on: 18/03/2012
Moved into a flat 12 years ago,our own,and we are a private committe,so pets no problem,thought best not to have pets as both full time working.One thing led to another got 1 cat fantastic,love her Dolly still she is still with have had other cats I have looked after,my problem with Battersea is that it is run by middle class women so called do gooders,that no nothing,they came to visit my home,well 50 charct'etc are't long enough,have you seen the Battersea dogs home land from the train... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Battersea”
Written on: 02/12/2011 by Lou1982
Me and my partner have wanted a dog for quite some time. My partner applied, they phoned us a week later to get some further information. One thing is clear from what they told us, you cannot have a dog if you work full time as a dog cannot be left on it's own for too long, something we know not to be true as we both had dogs as children and they were left on their own for the best part of a day. None the less, we explained that we were willing to get a dog walker, whatever was needed, we... (read more)
★★★★☆
“We had a little bit of a mixed experience at...”
Written on: 13/09/2011 by Angels Sin (65 reviews written)
We had a little bit of a mixed experience at Battersea, but over all we were happy with their service. First we filled in the application online, but it seems it was lost or something because when we went to the centre the next weekend, they had no record of it. We were taken into a room to fill out a new application and were given an interview. At the time we really just wanted to look around first, but we’re happy to get the process started. We didn’t have approval from my partners... (read more)
★★★★★
“Great Place”
Written on: 12/09/2011
Firstly, too many people on here do not seem to realise that Battersea Dogs Home is NOT part of the RSPCA, so if you went to get a dog you saw on the RSPCA website, chances are its from the RSPCA. Battersea Dogs Home do all they can to find their dogs and cats the right home. I know that when I got my dog there, the rehomers were thorough, polite and very knowledgeable. The first dog i had in mind wasn't suitable, so after they explained why, they invited me to meet a dog that was... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have found Battersea Dogs Home to be very helpful...”
Written on: 06/04/2011
I have found Battersea Dogs Home to be very helpful and have a beautiful border collie from there. Rescue societies are, after all, a charity and the main concern is for the wellbeing of each dog in their care and also the future of each dog. I feel it is a privelige to own a dog from Battersea and since my first visit there nearly forty years ago I see how much care and effort has gone into what I regard as a perfect start for the rest of any rescue dogs life. The staff were... (read more)
★★★★★
“We can not speak highly enough of Battersea Dogs and...”
Written on: 09/01/2011
We can not speak highly enough of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Each animal is treated with the utmost care, and everyone there is concerned with making sure that dogs and cats go to loving and safe homes with families that care for them well. So their procedures are in place to protect the animals. The staff are well trained, polite and professional. We have rehomed 3 dogs from Battersea and we are very grateful for sharing our lives with such wonderful creatures who give total... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Arrived to look at a dog we saw on RSPCA web site. We...”
Written on: 04/01/2011
Arrived to look at a dog we saw on RSPCA web site. We got theere filled in a form. Woman said how much it would cost £175 + £100 to be neutered + £15 microchip. We were asked height of garden fence, we have a high wall & 5ft fence on each side of garden. She told us we could not have the dog until fence was 6ft or more. It was so much hassle that we decided to buy from a breeder. We could have given the dog a great life but i felt it was too pricey. I would rather spend the money on the dog... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 12/09/2011
Battersea dogs home is not part of the rspce, nor have they ever charged £175 to rehome a dog... its £105. and Neutering is done before the dog goes home if old enough- and does not cost the new owner anything. The RSCPA on the other hand may charge that much. but to re-itterate... BAttersea is NOT part of the RSPCA.
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Brywalker's Comment
Written on: 31/10/2012
This information is totally incorrect and misleading. Firstly Battersea Dogs Home is not conencted to the RSPCA at all and the prices quoted are nothing at all like Battersea's. Battersea ask for £105 in ALL cases with a dog and that includes neutering and microchipping. Oh and they NEVER put down dogs simply because it does get rehomed. So get your facts right!
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★★★★★
“Battersea are very good. Full of help and advice and...”
Written on: 14/11/2010
Battersea are very good. Full of help and advice and Richard who carried out the home visit was a mine full information very good at his job.I am going to get my dog tomorrow.Thank you battersea :) (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Personally I think it's a waist of time. I have lost...”
Written on: 08/11/2010
Personally I think it's a waist of time. I have lost my dog and was very upset wanted a companion, looked at their web site found a dog w liked, registered online, rang them several times. When someone rang back said come down to London as I live far away register again, you can view all other dogs except that one you want one of their staff had their eyes on that dog.
I got a dog from RSPCA with no problems at all. After settling down he needed a companion.
Registered online about five...
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★★★★★
“Just recently rehomed dog. £95 it cost, with all up...”
Written on: 05/11/2010 by kimlyons (1 review written)
Just recently rehomed dog. £95 it cost, with all up todate vaccinations, worming, flea application, microchip and tag. Also got lead and collar. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definately rehome another dog from them again (read more)
★★★★★
“Sounds like the person reviewing on July 17th has more...”
Written on: 02/08/2010 by Angel21 (1 review written)
Sounds like the person reviewing on July 17th has more than just issues with Battersea! 'accosted by a common East End woman' - heaven forbid one of those awful working class types should burst your bubble!
We adopted a fantastic staffie from Battersea earlier this year. Yep, there is a little bit of waiting around, but then in fairness it's not a supermarket it's a charity that does a great job on limited resources.
All the staff (even the Londoners!) were friendly and knew their stuff...
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★★★★☆
“We recently rehomed 2 kittens from Battersea and could...”
Written on: 23/07/2010
We recently rehomed 2 kittens from Battersea and could not be more pleased. Our first contact with them was to their rehoming email address advertised on their website, and we received an email back instructing us that we needed to register first, and there was a file attached that explained that the whole rehoming process was from start to finish. We submitted an online application, got a call back within a few days, had our home visit two weeks later and the day after our home visit we... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“We applied to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to rehome a...”
Written on: 17/07/2010
We applied to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to rehome a cat, went through the application process, and the interview and the home visit, which all went fine. We were accepted as a potential new home for a cat and saw one on their website that we thought would be perfect and who we could offer a good loving home to, on the day we went to collect him, we were accosted by a common East End woman in her 50s, who came up to us in a rush, did not introduce herself by name and said very loudly... (read more)
★★★★★
“We recently rehomed from Battersea a found the whole...”
Written on: 09/06/2010 by BrainDrain (1 review written)
We recently rehomed from Battersea a found the whole process really good.
They're pretty thorough and did do a home visit, but so they should be as most of the dogs ended up there due to idiots not taking responsibility for their pets!
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who is serious about getting a dog or cat.
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★☆☆☆☆
“After waiting for 9 months we finally gave up on...”
Written on: 24/03/2010
After waiting for 9 months we finally gave up on getting a dog from Battersea Dogs Home. The process was so time consuming--it took many visits and I felt the staff were more keen to keep the dogs than find homes. I work from home, we have a garden, 2 kids and live near the park so you would have thought we were an ideal family--but time kept dragging along and they wouldnt say why we were not being given a dog. After spending so much time and effort to fill in all the forms and meet all the... (read more)
★★★★★
“Throughout the rehoming process at Battersea Dogs Home...”
Written on: 27/01/2010 by Banksie 72 (1 review written)
Throughout the rehoming process at Battersea Dogs Home (Old Windsor) I was very impressed with the staff who were a credit to the organisation.Thorough, polite,efficient, engaging,knowledgeable, focused on the needs of the dog but balancing that with real customer focus to the client and dedicated to their cause. We didn't feel rushed or unjustifiably scrutinised or patronised (the latter being a real feature of our dealings with the rspca).
The website is very easy to navigate and as a...
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“Battersea dogs home made my aunt feel very unwelcome....”
Written on: 27/06/2009
Battersea dogs home made my aunt feel very unwelcome. I went with her and they were very patronising. We left feeling very disappionted. I looked into the rescues status and was disgusted to find that they put so many animals to sleep but are unwilling to place one in a great home. (read more)
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★★★★★
“we have a Battersea Dogs Home dog weve had her for...”
Written on: 13/05/2009
we have a Battersea Dogs Home dog weve had her for over 11 year,s and so well behaved we dont need to put lead on all the time she never runs away and alway,s comes back when called we think she is about sixteen years olod now act,s like a puppy,thankyou to battersea dogs home for findding us such a great dog keep up the good work
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★★★★☆
“Battersea Dogs Home smells of dogs heavily, all that...”
Written on: 04/11/2008
Battersea Dogs Home smells of dogs heavily, all that adoption process is so heavy! 4 hours to adopt an animal, and they have to visit your flat, you need your landlord signed agreement, etc
Good, they are serious, which is very good
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★★☆☆☆
“Battersea Dogs Home staff do a wonderful job coping...”
Written on: 19/08/2008
Battersea Dogs Home staff do a wonderful job coping with all the unwanted dogs and cats in London. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Battersea Dogs Home intentions are good however, the...”
Written on: 09/04/2008 by PieDizzle (41 reviews written)
Battersea Dogs Home intentions are good however, the checks they run you seem to be excessive. I have nothing to hide but I recently applied to adopt a dog from Battersea Dogs Home after my American Bulldog died. I turned on my heels I'm afraid. I am a stay at home mum, my husband works but having a child is something they did not welcome. They also want to carry out a home check before I am considered a "parent" and then after to see how the dog is doing, they also wanted letters from... (read more)
Berkfeedme's Response to PieDizzle's Review
Written on: 16/04/2008
Lots of home checks could be seen as good thing though. We had checks when we adopted a dog from our local rescue centre and although they seemed extreme, at least it shows the charitys intention to make sure their animals go to a good, safe and suitable home. Though it does sound a bit like you ended up having a more than thorough check!
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Brywalker's Comment
Written on: 31/10/2012
I'm really glad I don't know you.