The Latest Breaking News from Battersea

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has paid tribute to their ambassador Paul O'Grady, who passed away 'unexpectedly' aged 67 on Tuesday evening

Lily Savage star Paul O'Grady was 'laughing and smiling' just hours before he passed away, according to his friend and BBC Radio 2 colleague Malcom Prince

Dog owners will travel an average of 111 miles with their pooch this Christmas - with nearly three-quarters worried about the best places to make a pit stop

Their fur was heavily overgrown and they needed veterinary treatment

The episode will see Camilla host a garden party at Clarence House and care for abandoned dogs at Battersea Brands Hatch.

Pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiros are all banned types of dogs

Traditional Western superstitions suggest that black cats bring bad luck and should be avoided

The charity has urged people to consider whether they can afford the tens of thousands that a dog will cost over its lifetime

Animal welfare charity Battersea has estimated the average cost of owning a dog in the UK is now £2,000 a year, and is urging potential owners to assess their finances before welcoming a pet home