Partnership At The Heart Of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Published on July 5, 2010 by Jennifer White · No CommentsBattersea Dogs & Cats Home has released its latest year-end accounts and annual operational review. Entitled Partnership at the heart – working together for Battersea the review charts the achievements and progress of the Home throughout 2009.
Battersea’s Chief Executive, Claire Horton said: “Partnership lies at the heart of everything Battersea stands for. Though I have only joined the Home in June, I can immediately see how much has been achieved in the past year and how recent policies and working practices are now delivering tangible improvements.”
Key operational achievements in 2009 include:
· Care given to 10,600 dogs and cats across Battersea’s three sites in London, Windsor and Brands Hatch.
· Over 82% of Battersea’s total expenditure spent directly on animal care – a year on year improvement.
· 2178 lost dogs and 117 lost cats reunited with their owners thanks to the services of Battersea’s Lost Dogs & Cats Line
· Over 36,000 hours of time given by over 300 volunteers
· A record number of cats rehomed in August 2009 following a targeted media campaign
As a charity that relies almost entirely on the generosity and goodwill of its supporters, the economic strain of the past year has inevitably impacted upon both the revenue income and operational costs of the Home. Moreover, the consequences of irresponsible dog and cat breeding and ownership still factor heavily upon Battersea with almost 80% of its intake last year comprising of stray or abandoned animals from members of the public or via local authority dog warden services.
Claire Horton continued: “From our fundraisers and potential rehomers to local authority dog warden services and the Police; from fellow animal welfare organisations to key political stakeholders and the media; Battersea is dependent upon them all for their support but in return we offer a service and quality of care for our dogs and cats that is second to none.”
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