Battersea is urging the public not to abandon their dogs after three pets were tied to their front gate within just 24 hours. Two Dogue De Bourdeaux, six-year-old Amber and nine-year-old Crystal, and a one-year- old Cockapoo named Bella had been abandoned by their separate owners on the same day.
Despite having a traumatic start to their rescue journey, all three dogs are now being looked after by Battersea, where they are receiving expert care until they are ready to find their new homes. The charity has also seen an increase in people wishing to surrender their pet in recent months.
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