Rebecca I'm honoured to say I knew Paul from when I was a child in Birkenhead I didn't interact with him much because he was 8 years older than me but my family was very close to his especially my late nan and from what my mum told me was he was always a caring person who was in her words different but very funny and loving and that's what set him apart ❤

I've adopted 2 Jack Russell's. They are so happy and get lots of love. Lots of toys and plenty of walks. I will always adopt from a rescue centre, they deserve another chance. I will miss Paul terribly and he did so much for Battersea. He was a beautiful soul ❤️❤️

Angie. And now there’s 2 of us 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕

Hello 👋 Angie How are you doing?

Rescue centres do vet those who adopt animals. When I got my rescue kittens I had to show I had everything ready for the kittens, how much experience I had with cats and as it was Covid I did a live video call and had to show them everything in my flat and have the safety measures they required in place. Then I went on the waiting list until they had kittens suitable for me. I would assume Battersea does the same only they don't show that side of it on the show they take down a lot of information about you and you have to provide ID and proof of address purely to prevent the animals being used for fighting or breeding and cruel and neglectful owners. They also require a microchip and whilst the owner is registered the rescue centre is also registered on the chip so if anything does happen they can be returned or contact the owner. Also you sign documents with the rescue centre agreeing with their terms and conditions like returning the animals to them if it doesn't work out and if you don't agree to do all that you won't be allowed to adopt from rescue centres.