American Couple Reacts: England's Battersea Dogs & Cats Home! Animal Rescue is SO Crucial! For Jazz

American Couple Reacts: England's Battersea Dogs & Cats Home! Animal Rescue is SO Crucial! For Jazz...
One year ago today on December 11th, 2021, we had to do the impossible, say goodbye to our furry, perfect daughter, Jazz of 14 years. It has been absolutely devastating for us and especially having to do the same with our furry, perfect son, Tyson just 5 months ago at 15 years. We are Animal advocates and rescuers first and foremost. We had to do something to honor Jazz on this day and taking a look and learning about one of the oldest animal shelters, Battersea, seemed absolutely fitting. Our goal with this episode is to open eyes to those who don't understand how dire it is to spay/neuter your pets. To adopt from a shelter/rescue instead of purchasing animals from breeders. It's an international problem and it's up to each of US to fix it. Jazz and Tyson left a massive legacy and we hope that it will touch you as well as it has so many. Battersea is a wonderful organization and we fully support everything they do as we learned in the video. It's the Christmas season and a time of giving, so if you are able please donate anything to Battersea or any other Shelter/Rescue near you. Thank you for watching and we hope this episode will make some impact.
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[@batterseadogsandcats]

We absolutely loved this! Thank you for taking the time to react to our work, it means the world to us. 💙

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank YOU for EVERYTHING you do!! We meant what we said about becoming Ambassadors! ❤❤

[@kevdenn]

Thank You Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for the heartwarming work you do for the Dogs and Cats. Natasha and Debbie would be wonderful Ambassadors for Battersea. Thank You.

[@cilla268]

It's a very sad day for the UK today. We have lost the wonderful Paul O'Grady, Battersea's beloved Ambassador. He'll be missed. RIP Paul xxx

[@littlemisskate4254]

There’s one person who loved Battersea cats and dogs home with all his heart and sadly passed away this week and That’s the amazing Paul O’Grady . When I was watching this it made me cry thing of this wonderful man who did, all he could for Battersea .💙💙

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you all for your compassion. We are aware of Paul O'Grady show. As it's been mentioned numerous times in the comments.

[@pipmaple]

I think as if and when you ladies may consider a few dog tutorials ?(health,mind,food etc)

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@pipmaple As we said, we don't do this channel for that. We work very hard outside of KZbin with our non-profit. We are quite overworked to be honest. We actually have another KZbin channel and have for years for our non-profit but won't ever merge the two.

[@nancynoo12]

Paul o'Grady for the love of dogs is a brilliant show, it's funny, it's sad at times but the love that comes through from him, the staff and the dogs is immense... its heartwarming and they follow up with the dogs too. If you can it would be brilliant if you could do a reaction to it either here or on patreon and paul is such a character x

[@cjd.86]

Through Paul O Grady's For The Love Of Dogs tv show that's how many of us learnt so much about Battersea as there has been many series of it. Definitely worth looking out for any videos to watch

[@CM-1723]

Hi react to , boating the highest aqueduct in the world . It's by the same couple who did the other canal video

[@lizbignell7813]

What wasn’t mentioned is that The King and Queen have two Jack Russell from Battersea, so Queen Camilla walks the walk.

[@Past-melody]

Rest in peace Paul O'Grady 😥it's so sad to hear of his passing, he absolutely loved animals and his dogs!

[@hazelb7218]

Watching this today as hearing of the very sad passing of Paul O'Grady...aged 67. He did so much for Battersea over the years...his For The Love of Dogs program is on KZbin...would love for you to review an episode...he started his career as drag queen Lily Savage. We really have lost a National Treasure here in the UK...A lovely man. X R.I.P Paul O'Grady 😢

[@karenblackadder1183]

May I suggest you watch 'Paul O'Grady: For The Love Of Dogs' Lots of 30 minute episodes filmed Battersea. You would never want to be on the wrong side of Paul when he gets his dander up. Both of you will love. He even a farm full of 'misfit livestock' (Basically, they're all mad).

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

*We misspoke about the stats: It's 800 dogs & Cats euthanized every HOUR in the US, Not per day* One year ago today on December 11th, 2021, we had to do the impossible, say goodbye to our furry, perfect daughter, Jazz of 14 years. It has been absolutely devastating for us and especially having to do the same with our furry, perfect son, Tyson just 5 months ago at 15 years. We are Animal advocates and rescuers first and foremost. We had to do something to honor Jazz on this day and taking a look and learning about one of the oldest animal shelters, Battersea, seemed absolutely fitting. Our goal with this episode is to open eyes to those who don't understand how dire it is to spay/neuter your pets. To adopt from a shelter/rescue instead of purchasing animals from breeders. It's an international problem and it's up to each of US to fix it. Jazz and Tyson left a massive legacy and we hope that it will touch you as well as it has so many. Battersea is a wonderful organization and we fully support everything they do as we learned in the video. It's the Christmas season and a time of giving, so if you are able please donate anything to Battersea or any other Shelter/Rescue near you. Thank you for watching and we hope this episode will make some impact.

[@katherinewithak2865]

Well thank you for giving those beautiful babies such a beautiful loving home and life, they are still with you giving you love xxx

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@katherinewithak2865 we owe them thanks. They rescued US!!

[@davidheart8912]

Some major stores do have collection boxes for animal foods. I sometimes buy a tin of dog or cat food with my shopping and pop it in the donations box. The donations go to the local shelters where the homeless dogs and cats are.

[@katherinewithak2865]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow my 2 cats Bella and Leo were the same with me, they were born though cat protection foster program, and I also fostered a kitten named Walter. Animals are the best, they don’t judge only love unconditionally ❤️

[@davidheart8912]

Everyone is vetted to make sure they can afford to keep a dog or cat and to make sure they have the space in their home. A few times on Paul O'Grady's program, someone took a dog home and sadly something happened so they couldn't afford to keep the dog or cat anymore. Or someone joined the family home and allergies were the issue.

[@ducatobeing]

On the 8th of November 2013 we adopted Jack a Border Collie. He was in a pitiful state. He had been dumped in a pound in the Irish Republic, a death sentence if the dog isn't rescued in seven days. He didn't understand why he'd been rejected after about eight years as a farm dog. His many injuries meant he could no longer work. Animal Heaven and Irish charity took all the dogs in the Kavan, Co Kerry shelter back to their farm. A family in the south of England offered him a home, so he was fostered to a wonderful lady called Sue Howe at High Wickham until he was ready to join his new family. After two weeks these people who he adored brought him back to Sue. She had three rescue dogs of her own and cats which Jack hated so she knew she couldn't keep him. My wife Tina saw his plight on Facebook and rang and said we'd have him (I knew nothing of this) on Tuesday the 4th of November. On the Saturday morning Tina announced that she'd like to go out for lunch. This seemed like a nice idea so I asked here where she'd like to go. Her reply seemed a bit odd and I asked why there? It is next to a retail park with a big pet supply shop. We had looked after friend's dogs on numerous occasions so I asked it we were having a little canine visitor? I was told: "No, we're having a little canine resident." This left me considerably out of pocket. In the early evening Sue arrived and I met Jack for the first time. He was clearly depressed, he took several weeks to really settle after the trauma of the past few months. What we began to see was a friendly, highly sociable dog who possessed great intelligence and charm. The only person who he didn't like was Tina's Mum who he would avoid like the plague. He was good with little children, he was very tolerant of those with serious learning difficulties and could sense illness or infirmity. Tina used to take him to a home for seniors as a therapy dog. After a few serious health scares including meningitis on the 5th of November 2020 we lost him to bone marrow cancer. We were devastated. I still feel a great pain having lost my best friend. Unfortunately due to caring commitments we have not been in a position to adopt another collie dog. When the opportunity presents itself we will rescue again.

[@william6682]

I have great respect for all animal lovers. One in particular springs to mind...Paul "Pen" Farthing the Royal Marine who founded, under very difficult circumstances, the Nowzad charity in Afghanistan. He managed to get most of the dogs out of that country and into the UK where he carries on his work . He also fought to get his staff out as well. Huge respect for Pen.

[@claire6795]

He got bad mouthed for privately arranging a plane with clearance for DOGS when people getting left behind? He's A DOG rescuer!! He had chartered plane for DOGS, security clearance for DOGS ... Just stray dogs! Pft

[@christineharding4190]

Pen offered the empty seats on the plane (that my family donated to) for civilians but the military in Kabul hadn't 'cleared' any more civilians than those who'd already left. Not one penny of government money was spent on hiring said plane. The cost was met solely by private donation.

[@timtreefrog9646]

@@christineharding4190 yes, we know that Pen tried his best. The fact that he went out of his way to rescue any being at all, is more than most people (moaning on social media) will have done to help.

[@william6682]

@@christineharding4190 Of course the government wouldn't pay because it was for a good cause. Now when it comes to idiotic projects like HS2 there's plenty of money. Billions of pounds spent and it's going nowhere.The upset it's caused to humans, wildlife and the countryside is an absolute disgrace.

[@jillosler9353]

@@claire6795 The people 'left behind' just handed their country straight back to the Taliban. We have tried since the 1800s to help this country who won't help themselves. People have a choice - dogs don't.

[@andyp5899]

I support the PDSA when I can. It is a charity that has veterinary surgeries around the country. They treat animals of people who can't afford the treatment.

[@kiki2755]

Paul O'Grady who was in the video has done a tv series in battersea's for many years, its ITV and called Paul O'Grady's for the love of dogs

[@sarahfoster6765]

RIP Jazz ❤️. Not sure if you have ever heard of Professor Noel Fitzpatrick he is known as the Supervet here in the UK, he is Irish & has dedicated his life to helping animals, he is a world class orthopaedic-neuro surgeon. He has a veterinary practice that contains 2 hospital’s specialising in Orthopaedics & neurosurgery & another specialising in oncology & soft tissue surgery. What he & his team do is amazing & he has a TV show that never fails to make you shed a tear mainly for the happiness but now & again the sadness. He is a amazing man & well worth checking out even for your own pleasure. ❤️🇬🇧

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We haven't but will certainly look him up!

[@laura-loudeedaa7511]

I absolutely love Noel, he’s is amazing! Xx

[@hazellee9715]

Noel is such a wonderful vet, his passion and compassion for what he does is amazing xx

[@margaretnicol3423]

There's no-one quite like Noel. He's way ahead of his time. He comes up with answers where others have given up. I wonder how many new procedures he's invented. He's a wonderful, wonderful man.

[@lesleymitcheson8439]

He is also known as the bionic vet because of some of his techniques he uses to treat animals

[@chrisdavies9821]

We have just been adopted by a ginger tom cat. He had been brought by people during the pandemic and they moved and left him behind. He was living in a derelict garage and scavenging for scraps and sadly starving to death. We began feeding him and once he was comfortable enough near us trapping him and getting him to the vet. He wasn't chipped and was massively under weight. He has since been defleaed and de wormed, sadly needs some more tests about over issues and is currently stretched out and snoring (honestly never heard a cat snore as loudly as him) on his favourite place - the top of the sofa. My only regret is that he is called Ginger because we described him as that ginger cat who comes into the garden and if I'd known he was going to adopt us I'd have given him a more original name. I don't understand why he was abandoned since he is a sweet loving cat and more importantly we have a great shelter not far from us (I used to volunteer dog walk for them till my health and mobility took a turn and couldn't anymore). Great video ladies - keep up the good work with your non profit. Chris from Bristol in UK

[@w0033944]

We did something similar with an elderly tabby in the 1990s.

[@debsprice3620]

We also have been adopted by a black and white tom cat ,he not nice to our cat so he sleeps in our utility room in the night and roams around home throughout the day when the cat are out and sleeps on my bed and is loved .

[@Happyheretic2308]

George?!

[@tonigray8465]

I live in London and immediately made a donation to a local animal shelter after watching this. I hope everyone does this same.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Now we're crying! Bless you! That is direct Love in honor of Jazz & Tyson ❤️

[@peterhopkins7505]

Travel the world and all animals speak the same language. It frightens others if you drop onto your bum for a proper one-to-one, wild pigs, sea lions, sharks, penguins etc they all respond to a good eye to eye, a neck rub an offered treat. All any want is a little Love. When I go for a walk in the country most of those who are gone turn up for another walk. I even have had cats who have enjoyed walks, even with dogs. I looked after a dog for a weekend. 3 months later the dog had travelled 50 miles and turned up on my doorstep. Animals reward your Love always.

[@Smudgie33]

I remember my brother and I getting the day off school unexpectedly and going out with our Mum and Dad for a ‘surprise’. We drove to Battersea and met Zoe who was a slightly chunky Doberman who had been surrendered because she wasn’t vicious enough to be a guard dog. She ended up being our best friend growing up and would have to split her night between my brothers bedroom (bed) and my bedroom (bed) as she could never decide who to sleep with despite our parents telling us before adopting her that any dog we got would not be allowed in the bedrooms. lol We had her for 10 wonderful years and despite divorces, moving away and starting our own lives we were all there gathered around her bed, crying and laughing as we remembered silly stories together when she was finally put to sleep. I know for a fact that my childhood would not have been half as happy or fun without Zoe in it. ❤

[@davidhoward5392]

Once you have a dog your life is complete, 4 legs and wagging tail of joy and happiness everytime you walk through the door, sadly 6 weeks ago our boy crossed the rainbow bridge to the great kennel in the sky after 17 years. Sometime next year when the time is right we will get another one, he may no longer with us but his spirit survives within us.

[@Northumbergull]

Hi, ladies ❤ Our Bedlington Terrier, Ruby, here in the UK was destined to be sent to a cat and dog shelter. But, thankfully, I was working as an RN looking after her two daddy hoomans when they died, so I was able to rescue her. She has a new forever home with myself and my wife. Keep up your good work, ma'am and ma'am 💪👍

[@DiGiDaWgZs]

My wife and I adopted our first dog Hazel from Battersea. She was 13 years old and had lived on the streets for most of her life. Her last few years were very special as we moved from London to the Jurrasic Coast. She had long walks in the countryside and enjoyed warmth and love in a house for the 1st time in her life. Since then we have adopted or rehomed Great Danes and Staffordshire Bull Terriers from other charities or difficult situations. I am now a dog trainer and behaviourist learning to socialise aggressive or unpredictable furballs. Due to my health problems our present pooch will probably be our last. Battersea is a wonderful charity and we support them financially and have left them a bequest in our wills so we will support them after we are gone.

[@vickytaylor9155]

Another rescue centre that you need to look at is the Blue Cross. They were formed during the First World War and are still going today. They rescue not just dogs and cats, but any domestic animal like rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and of course horses which is where it started. I would suggest you watch the film War Horse which is all about why it was started and how. A warning though you will needed a box or two of tissues each.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We don't watch movies about animals, we're much too sensitive about them. Thank you for the info on the Blue Cross!!

[@kattytatty7266]

War Horse is a beautiful, uplifting film ❤❤🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️❤️

[@grahamfigg5817]

There's also Wood Green Animal Shelter, Ada Cole (for horses) and the Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth in Devon.

[@annedodd5888]

The Dogs Trust is another wonderful rescue/ re-homing centre

[@carolmillins9199]

My 83 year old mother has asked for donations to charity this year instead of Christmas gifts. She has chosen 2 local animal charities (Norwich,UK) Pact and Hallswood . Both these charities rescue any and every animal. I took a young injured seagull to Hallswood a few months ago.

[@margaretnicol3423]

That was funny when you said 'David Gandy' because I thought 'Paul O'Grady' at Battersea. Worlds apart!!! 🤣 To give you an idea, Paul used to be a drag queen. During his time working with Battersea he has taken 5 of their dogs home. My baby came from Battersea and the other one came from The Dogs Trust, another big rescue charity in the UK.

[@rozpickering1239]

Can't believe I forgot. ' The dog house' is a uk TV show ,showing the blind dates of dogs and potential owners, I cry every episode- happy tears !!

[@MrStephenLodge]

I adopted my friend Rusty when he was five years old he is now 14. I suffer depression so he as repaid me in full by getting me out and talking to other dog owners plus he helps me to have structure in my life. He is my boss, friend and life saver.

[@BackToNature123]

I get so sick of the rubbish people spout about needing a puppy because of their children. Whenever I say that dogs are left after death etc, they get defensive and push back at me. I don't apologise for challenging people. Thanks for being absolyte stars ladies x

[@bellshooter]

My daughter took on a rescue dog a few years ago, a Frenchie that had been used as a breeding factory. Starved and in a shed outside, producing puppies. Now 100% heavier and in a loving household.

[@dawnhowcroft6051]

I am sitting here crying away. I want all of them. When I was 10 we adopted a rescue dog Bramble from this Battersea linked site at Old Windsor near Windsor Castle. She was named Bramble by her angel who found her. Bramble was with us for 18 years, she was wonderful. Thank you Natasha and Debbie and Jass and Tyson. Also check out Paul O'Grady's for the love of dogs show. Be warned it will make you cry and laugh. xxxx

[@hazzingtonesquire3188]

Absolutely heartbreaking losing pets. So sorry for your loss. I lost my cat about 10 years ago, I really miss him still. Battersea do such an amazing job. Anyone that dedicates their lives to help suffering animals has my love and respect ❤️

[@2xtremerko621]

When I was a teenager my dad rescued a kitten from a lady who couldn’t look after her a couple of years later he rescued a puppy I loved those animals I didn’t grow up with pets in the house and when I asked my dad why he rescued them he said he couldn’t see them hurt and he wanted to care for them. I loved those animals since they’ve been gone I can’t bring myself to bring another cat or dog in my home. It broke my heart when they passed. But watching this I’m really thinking about adopting a dog. I’m a Londoner and Battersea dogs home is not to far from me.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Remember, you can still help in other ways if you don't adopt

[@gtaylor331]

Dogs can give you something even humans can't. My 6 year old Jack Russell is currently asleep in his bed. Harry is my rock, my right arm, my heartbeat, with him beside me, I can take on the world and win. "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

[@debthecpn]

I support ‘ Breeds in Need’ a rescue in Lincoln in the UK. They rescue and care for dogs and cats with medical needs like cleft pallets, incontinence and well anything actually. They will travel all over the UK to pick up new borns. I’m so knocked out by their dedication. They are on Facebook and have a website. They rely on fundraising if anyone fancies checking them out.

[@amyw6808]

Thanks for sharing. I live near Lincoln and didn’t know this charity existed.

[@ezzy600]

Never heard of them and I'm near Lincoln so thanks for that I'll check them out. I sponsor a dog through Dogs' Trust

[@debthecpn]

@@ezzy600 yes I do too for many years. I’m desperate to adopt a dog but hubby is saying we should wait till we both retire. 😞

[@ezzy600]

@@debthecpn i have dogs already but not rescues.

[@racheldicker5611]

We had several meets with boo, no human contact, now she is lady muck of turd hill lol , she rules the roost, totally in love with her

[@BasicModelling]

Paul O'Grady.. sadly missed. A national treasure if ever there was one.. :)

[@karenward267]

I was born many, many, many years ago in Battersea. The Battersea dogs home is famous. Battersea Power Station, used by Pink Floyd on their Animals album is now high priced condos. Adopt, especially senior dogs, need a good home. Please look into rescue organizations. Ladies, thank you for your work. Thank you for championing those who have no voice. I’m so happy that many moons ago your content populated my feed. Your love for my biological homeland makes me appreciate the UK so much even though I live in San Francisco. I belong to the ASPCA and Local rescues and shelters that go into high kill facilities and rescue beautiful animals that only need a warm place to lay their heads, food in their tummies and to fell love and safe. Thank you for all your work. It’s not easy but good things never are.

[@annaheeldawes8608]

I have had 2 Battersea rescue animals over the years, 1 dog and a cat. The levels that the staff go through to match the animal to the right people is extensive. My Rottweiler I had she was very scared and timid, she had never been in a home environment. She was kept in breeding kennels outside all her life. They had many sessions with her in a living room made up in the shelter. To get her used to things like telephones, vacuum cleaners. Kettles, microwaves. Washing machines. Even down to cupboard doors and drawers ( which she was terrified of at first, she had no idea what they were) then after months of these sessions, they found she was very lively outside, so they have a designated indoor training/ agility area, where they found she had a love for agility ( apart from the tunnel, she didn’t like enclosed spaces at first) she became more and more confident the more different things she conquered. Until one day I came into the facility, I saw her coming back from a agility session, I was seated at the front foyer waiting to speak to someone at the desk to start my search for the perfect dog, when she came bouncing in, I didn’t see her until she was right in front of me, she sniffed my knee then immediately sat square in front of me looked directly in my face with her beautiful soft eyes. She put her paw on my lap. And that was it I was hooked. After several visits to Battersea making sure she was fully comfortable around me, and I was totally aware of all her little ways. What frightened her, what made her build confidence. How to take a leadership role in her life, I was finally able to bring her home. She was 6 when I rescued her. I had her for 5 years, until she was struck down with cancer. I was able to be with her for 5 wonderful months after the diagnosis. I will say yes it was heartbreaking losing my girl, but I would never change it. Battersea is a wonderful charity, staff are thorough with everything, I have nothing but respect for the work they do. If Battersea didn’t exist I would never have had my beautiful girl Tazmin. 💔🙏❤️ ( that’s her on the right, in my profile pic. On the left was my guy Gus, I had him from a different shelter. )

[@michelletrudgill4573]

That was a heart felt video girlies, our daughter donates to Battersea even though she isn't working £5 a month is sent to them from her allowance. I myself donate to cats protection and myself and my husband donate to a donkey sanctuary. We love animals but never had a dog as we worked but always had cats but never bought them always adopted or took in unwanted cats. Our two we have now, Sherlock was the last of a litter so we took him in and Tipsy my cousin adopted from the RSPCA but after 8 yrs down sized home so asked if we would take her in and yes was the answer. Thank you for the video girlies, all animals need help keep up your good work. God bless you xx

[@jemturner1462]

I after watching this video now am a monthly donator. Animals are so important. I have three cats and one dog and they are loved, so why not other animals. Thank you for showing us this video.x

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Bless you!!!! ❤️❤️

[@fishtigua]

Do a search for Paul O'Grady. He does a lovely tv show from Battersea. He used to do a very naughty drag show as Lilly Savage and bought a whole farm just to keep all his rescue animals. He recently lost his husband and has now devoted his life to woofers. Oh, and guys, as an animal lover I too had a speck of dust in my eye. XX

[@itsonlyme9938]

Love the old artist drawing at the start full of charm.

[@That_Random_Bloke]

I love that you highlighted Battersea’s great work.

[@wenglishsal]

Paul O'Grady has been doing a series for years called 'For the Love of Dogs' based in Battersea Dogs Home, it is full of love, laughter tears and every gauntlet of emotions but it is wonderful to watch. And yes he does often take little paws home with him. Queen Consort Camilla loves going there and she too has adopted a dog or 2 from there as well. Over 35 years I have owned 7 dogs, none were bought, they came into the family's life, either because someone couldn't keep them anymore, or they just needed a home and were loved as family members to the end. Our1st dog was a Red Setter/Cross called Brandy: 2nd dog a Spaniel/Lab called Gizzy: 3rd dog a Collie called Lass: 4th dog a Beagle/Whippet Cross called Sash: , 5th dog a Staffy/Lab Cross (he actually followed us home and stayed for 15 years): 6th & 7th dogs, brother and sister called Beenie & Frooty. NONE paid for, all loved and lived good lives, I miss 'em all, but I know they are waiting beyond 'The Rainbow Bridge' for me, when it's my time. Love and cwtches to you both, from Wales.

[@christinegothard2776]

My first dog Monty was a rescue dog. I had him for a wonderful 13 years and yes he was the dog I needed. He’s now my angel dog ❤️💔

[@clareturner6078]

My partner and I have always had rescued pets including our current dog Bruno who was a rescue from Turkey. We don't want any children and so when we are both gone, we would love to leave the money from the sale of our house to a charity like this that does such amazing work!

[@kiki64allen56]

Hi Ladies, Same day, same year I lost my Cavalier, Fudge. On Sunday the 4th December 22, went and picked up my two new pups, German Shorthaired Pointers, I already have two Poppie and Fizz. One of them named Holly but couldn't decide on the second name, after having her in the house for a couple of days she became JAZZ! Pushy little buggar she is!!

[@TerryD15]

We take in cata from our local shelter, often thney are ill and do cost us in veterinarian costs but the poor animals need love and a warm safe home. We always contribute as much as we can afford as well.

[@annirvinetaylor1376]

thanks I was watching the N and D show with my 2 rescue cats on my knee, they are the lights in my life. Always enjoy your program ladies take care.

[@lynnedyer8714]

Thank you so much for championing owning a rescue animal. So many people paying thousands for pedigree dogs, with no thought of suitability to their lifestyles, and then giving them up on a whim when it suits them. They are a part of the family not a commodity. My family had a dog from Battersea over 5yrs ago. She’s called Lulu and she’s beautiful and very loved. Love you girls.

[@dawncarling6361]

I help rescue dogs from here in the uk also romania and serbia. I have 9 dogs at the moment. 7 are mine 2 are fosters which are so traumatised its heartbreaking. 2 of mine are disabled. 1 is a tripod girl with 3 legs and 1 is in a wheel chair as someone run over him then run over him again so he wears a nappy. I love all dogs and they all deserve a loving warm home.

[@eileenmccurdy1636]

If you want to know and see more of Battersea. Paul O'Grady who was on the 1st film does a program all about the dogs and rehomeing of them call 'For The Love of Dogs' it had been going for years in 🇬🇧

[@dawnfishwick861]

I'm so sorry for your loss, it's so heartbreaking when you lose a baby, sending love and hugs from me and my baby he's called Boxer ❤️

[@dianeknight4839]

Here in the UK I sponsor a dog through the dogs trust, which is a no kill organisation. My boy is a Springer Spaniel called Alfie and he lives in Swansea. It is only 8 pounds a month (2 coffees) to contribute to his welfare. Battersea is the oldest institution and does great work. You should check out "Paul O'Grady For the Love of Dogs", he is not only an ambassador but a volounteer.

[@jackiefax2315]

Hey ladies, great reaction. I have emailed Battersea with the link to this reaction. Hopefully you will hear from them. I can't really have a dog but I always have rescue cats. X

[@Aine24601]

Im new to your channel. Ive always taken my doggos from Battersea, its wonderful. I did laugh when you were overwhelmed by seeing David Gandy. Ive met him a few times due to my work . Hes very sweet his wife is a Barrister, my ex is also a Barrister although we are alot older....but David is a lovely man inside and out Loving your channel. You must visit the UK.....I live in Wales now ...spent years in London...you must come its stunning and lovely people.😊

[@belindahawkins4615]

Always adopt, so many need loving homes :)

[@davestevens6084]

Just watched your blog about Battersea dogs and cats home. I was in tears as I had 2 dogs from Battersea and it brought back good memories of the times we had together. The first one was Lucky who was a Border Collie mix. She was 18 months old when we got her. We had to have her euthanised because of cancer when she was 15 years old. The 2nd dog was Florence or Flo for short. She was 3 years old when we got her. We had to have her euthanised when she was also 15 years old because of cancer. Flo was a German Shepherd Doberman mix. Unfortunately I can’t have a dog at the moment due to health issues. I still miss them both. I would strongly recommend that you give something to your local shelter or rescue group as they do such a good job and they need all the help they can get,wether it’s money or time

[@janielow8719]

The late Paul O 'Grady did a weekly programme with Battersea called FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS a warm heared funny touching sad happy mix of emotions that the U.K. love ❤❤❤

[@dominique8233]

In memory of Jazz, big hugs to you both. 💜🧡💛💚💙

[@philread386]

Here in the UK we have a programme called DNA journey which is on ITV player. There's an actress Amanda Holden who is a patron. She found out an ancestor was the first manager there.

[@punksterdude8290]

Always had rescue dogs. We lost our staff is four years ago and the time is right now to get another pooch. Hopefully after Xmas we'll have a new member of the family.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

People who adopt are Heroes!! Bless you ❤️

[@punksterdude8290]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow Wouldn't go that far but thank you. My good lady was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease three and a half years ago with a three to five year life expectancy and a dog will give her a reason to get out of the house and excercise, company during the day while I'm at work and unconditional love and affection during her down days. Two out of those three will also work for me as well. We may be rescuing a dog and givingi t a safe and loving home but he/she will also be helping us as well. It's a win win for both us and the dog. Fingers crossed we get adopted by a pooch real soon.

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

@@punksterdude8290 Staffies outnumber every other breed in rescue centres by 3 to 1 in the UK. Please go and rescue one. They are all great, happy dogs who ended up being abandoned for many reasons, usually to do with idiots getting a cute pup but being too immature to look after it, getting rid because they get pregnant, or move house, or lose a job, or kids are allergic, or the landlord said it has to go ect ect. If I sound sour it's because I ran a rescue for years and heard all the reasons why they no longer wanted their dog.

[@johnhood3172]

Hi, Girls I got my dog from there in the 90s had him for over 16 years, he was great, when we got him home , my dad opened the door, he ran down the hallway pulling the lead from my hand straight into the kitchen ate all the food on the table my dad had just cooked, it was gone in seconds, I had to go down the road to get takeaways , amazing dog still miss him , best friend I could have had . Regards JH. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@rozhunter7645]

That was an amazing video though at times emotional, I’m a massive dog lover and my wee Pomeranian Max is the joy of my life. Battersea dogs home is famous all over the UK, I support The Blue Cross and have done so for many years. So sorry for your loss, I know it’s been a devastating year for you both ❤️❤️

[@TraceyGM]

I adopted 2 trained and then discarded Border collies. Both were only 2 yrs old. I lost both my boys within a year of each other very suddenly without warning. It’s Gut wrenching. I now have another rescue Border collie from a working farm she was 15 weeks old when we adopted her. She’s now 4 . She has typical collie issues including. OCD and ADHD which is confirmed . Since having her . I’m now a trained Dog trainer. Dogs are my life and soul.

[@sassyjintheuk]

Last Chance Animal Rescue in Edenbridge UK is where I was honoured to be adopted by my furry family. They never put any animal to sleep because of not finding a home in a certain time. Hence their name. They r real heroes. Via the website I became a member for life for Battersea. Maybe contacting direct their could help you? xxx😊💕

[@gremlin181]

Thank you for this inspiring reaction video I am too new here to realise that Jazz was your special girl or that Tyson had also passed. Now everytime you say those words I will remember them. My Brother takes in Rescue dogs usually Greyhound's they often become unwanted after their racing days are over. They lost Hollie last year and Jeannie a few months ago not sure if they will take in any more age and health means he cannot give them the care they need.

[@torroberts6622]

Our cat (Lucky) was found in the bin in our local park by our neighbours children they knocked on our door and said "have you got the number for the RSPCA ?" We asked why and they said "well we were playing in the park and found this (kitten in the cupped hand of a 10 year old boy) and well me mam don't like cats so said we can't keep it" "Yeah we'll sort it" 10 years later and she is the most loving cat ever 💞💞

[@starblind6663]

Battersea is such a wonderful charity.. please, please don’t take this as a criticism in any way… but local shelters need help all the time.. battersea is fantastic marketing their charity, there are many struggling as they don’t have the ‘fame’. God bless all animal lovers 🐶 ❤️🐱

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Yes, we said that at the beginning of the video

[@ellenandgaryknight7931]

Paul O'Grady has done a series of TV shows on Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. He has his own small holding in England, and has adopted rescue pets through the years. Great show.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hi Natasha and Debbie, watch Paul O Grady for the love of dogs, a UK tv show about Battersea . Even Queen Consort Camilla has a dog from Battersea. Thanks for sharing Battersea

[@bobbyboko6317]

Check out Amanda Holden she is on the telly over here and an ambassador for Battersea , she was the subject of a ancestry TV show and unknown to her it turned out one of her ancestors was a original founder of the home . I think you can find a clip on KZbin.

[@claregilbert2481]

Great video ladies yes battersea is doing a perfect job like all charities around the world extremely hard work but well worth it love the hard work your doing respect to you both and God bless jazz and Tyson xx I feel your pain I lost my beautiful girl 2 months ago at 13 yrs old and 3 weeks later my wonderful pony of 21 years died and 10 months prior I lost 2 more of my elderly dogs I have one little tiny 5 year old lhasa poodle cross god I hope I have many many years with him I love him soooo much and we have just adopted a little pony and working with him who's a bit anguished and sometimes bulsey but the work is bringing him around and he is becoming more relaxed happy and trusting everyday . Love and care to you both we love your videos and your great compassion for animals and our wonderful and sadly missed great queen xx 😘💜

[@jackierichardson901]

Ah girls this made me cry like a baby I don’t know how anyone can be so cruel to animals by the way Paul O’Grady does a show over here called For the love of Dogs he often ends up taking a dog home amazing man god bless him sending you love hugs and prayers from England x x ❤️❤️

[@richt71]

Hey Ladies, Battersea is a great charity. Like many animal charities they rightly preach about getting a rescue as too many people will look to breeders first. So sad there are so many animals waiting for a home. I was part of a charity organisation on the Spanish island of Lanzarote that spayed and neutered cats as due to people letting them go when they no longer wanted to care for them, the feral population on the island was out of control.

[@janbow5124]

I pay a monthly donation of £10 to Battersea. It is the least I can do for such a wonderful place. I have owned 4 dogs but I don't have any dogs now as I can't walk them. ❤

[@lisalea9749]

I’ve sent the link from this video to Battersea’s press office so hope they get in touch. Our boy Alfie came from Battersea Old Windsor and he’s ace!

[@sandrahughes8645]

Huge respect and thanks to you both and all who help animals in need. I can’t believe it’s a year since Jazz passed. Much love ❤️

[@robert-hh2ft]

its true your best friend is waiting for you at a rescue place all they want is for you to give them a chance god bless

[@thisandthat418]

Battersea is an amazing place, and as it's quite high profile it gets a lot of attention, it is also in the heart of London which has a population of around 9 million so it's doing ok. The real help is needed in the smaller shelters in the rest of the country that don't get the publicity. Another great place is Dogs 4 Rescue, a kennel free environment for dogs that wouldn't do well in a traditional kennel, the staff work with them until they are ready for a new home, they have a lot of videos on KZbin and Facebook too. I've always rescued, have 2 cats at the moment, but hope to get another dog in the future.

[@katydaniels508]

What a beautiful tribute to your little girl ❤️

[@joannarigby1989]

Paul o Grady (one of the ambassadors in the first video) is a TV presenter in the UK. He has a long showing series based in Battersea and it is so emotional and inspiring (and heart breaking). If copyright will let you, I’d love to see you react to that. If you can’t get it on KZbin, just watch it for yourselves. Paul o Grady - for the love of dogs.

[@sootyginger4388]

Brilliant so proud of this amazing place. 🇬🇧 Rescue is the only way for me. 🐶

[@ellesee7079]

I love to gift a sponsorship to people. They get pictures and updates on their dog without actually owning one, it promotes the work being done to more people, and the rescue is getting financial support. Not everyone can own a rescue, but anyone can be a sponsor. 🐕🐈🐾💕

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Well said!

[@christinebarnes9102]

I live in Battersea, our pets have from there, my niece has a dog from there, we always think of there when it comes to pets, as breeders are not always nice to their animals, and animals from Battersea dogs and cats home arte very friendly.

[@BRIDINC1972]

We have 3dogs in our household, Rocco is a terrier mix that belongs too my daughter and her fiance, Bonnie is our grand old lady a fox terrier 16yrs old. And Bastian is a sprinter spanial, he had been owned by a family who kept him chained up and never bothered to name him. We took him in when he was 2 yrs old and have never regretted it. At 4/5 yrs he is still such a puppy and only wants to be loved.

[@carmellewis2466]

Takis Shelter in Crete is pretty amazing. He has 430 dogs and they aren't in kennels -they're matched in groups in large pens i.n o!ive groves.. He sold his nightclub to run the shelter. .y little dog is 17 and he's a Battersea graduate!

[@Miss-an-thropic]

I adopted my staffy/boxer 6 years ago from a local independent rescue. I have many friends who run rescues and animal sanctuaries. Fair play to you for highlighting the problem. Adopt dont shop xx

[@catherinehaywood7092]

I’m crying. I love watching anything about Battersea. I’ve had all my dogs and cats from rescues. My last dog Molly a Springer Spaniel I had from Dogs Trust which is another big rescue in the U.K. they are also run as a charity. Their motto is “A dog is for life not just for Christmas” they also will never put a dog down (unless it’s so sick that is the only option) I had Molly when she was 11 months old and had her until she passed at age 14. They also did the same process as Battersea and even came to my home before the adoption to make sure it was suitable for her. Then 6 weeks after I had her I had to take her back there for her to be neutered as she hadn’t been done by her previous owner. They do this for free but we did give them a donation as we felt that they need funds and surgery costs them. I don’t know is Battersea does the same but Dogs Trust will not allow adoptions in the run up to Christmas (just in case people are doing it on a whim) and they close their centres to the public until the new year. I’m rescue all the way. I now have 3 rescue cats. RESCUE RESCUE RESCUE. 🐶 🐩 🐕 🐱 🐈 🐈‍⬛ Thank you for this lovely video and thank you for your love and work with animals. ❤❤❤❤ #dogstrust

[@claregale9011]

Love my two cats , Bella and star they are my little mates . Animals have the purest of souls I love em. 😍

[@Mcfly3595]

After watching this, I’ve made a donation to Birmingham dogs home uk. Thanks for sharing this reaction ladies xx

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you!!!!!! ❤️

[@Alroofador]

You two are so lovely. You'd fit into UK culture easily. We're animal lovers. I'm trying to be 100% vegetarian. I'm 95% at the moment.

[@DMGamanda]

I am 50yrs old and since i was 2 yrs old we have got all our dogs from Battersea at their Old Windsor branch. We support them all the time and have always had beautiful dogs from them.

[@Oddballkane]

I have a rescue story. We constantly asked for a dog growing up we where always told we couldn't afford a dog so we asked for a cat. Our parents decided to get an older cat The CPL (Cat protection league) said they had a cat that was 2 years old. The vet told us shes closer to 8. My mum went to look at her the cpl lady did a home visit we had to show her the house was safe. We got Penny our cat wen i was 15 the cpl woman promised to phone us a few weeks later to see how Penny was settling in. It took 3 weeks for her to finally come out of hiding and greet us but turned out to he a lovley cat. She passed away a few years ago now she had had a stroke so it was nicer to put her to sleep. Miss penny every time i visit home.

[@RobertStringer-bv1yw]

Aww Debbie hugs @you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you are amazing ladies. Love your videos. Lots of love to you both ❤❤

[@tonywilkinson6895]

We lost our staffie six weeks ago ,she was 14 years old and we're still trying to get over it so thanks what you do.♥️

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We're so sorry 😞

[@Durgesuth]

Beautiful dogs Stafford Bull Terriers very loving pets👍

[@kfordgal]

We have a 3 year Staffie and we have sadly lost 3 in the past 😥 best breed 100%, sending my love and condolences at this sad time ❤ run free little one over the rainbow bridge R.I.P ❤🐾🌈 xxx

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

Sorry for your loss. Staffies outnumber every other breed in rescue kennels up and down the land in the UK. When you are able to get another, just go to your nearest rescue centre and you'll have a choice of *several* nice ones.

[@andyhawkes3335]

I’ve rescued 3 dogs loved them all and made our lives better

[@garyjackson1264]

One famous rescued animal from Battersea, I think we saw him briefly is Larry the ten Downing street cat. Rescued I think by them PM David Cameron.

[@kirstie-justbeingme]

I’m greetin’ 😢!! I adore animals and my heart breaks at any kind of abuse and injustice towards them. My friend in Canada volunteers for a non profit rescue and fosters dogs. She drives to collect dogs from kill shelters in the US and takes them to Canada to be rehomed and rehabilitated. She does amazing work. One of her most recent rescues involved dogs being rescued from Afghanistan and she helped to unload the dogs from the first aeroplane in Vancouver. She also has fostered one of the dogs, whom I have met (along the all her other dogs and cats!) and I also visited the fantastic kennels that most of the dogs were taken to, so beautiful xxx This video was an amazing tribute to all those who help animals and to the memory of your wee Jazz ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@QLDprincess]

For the love of Dogs. A Royal Special 2022. A great watch about the rescue also.

[@nealcopeland9]

So sorry for your loss. I have no children, my late partner bought me a mini dashund 8 years ago. I owe my dog my life, I know he needs me and he means everything to me!