Battersea Dogs and Cats Home paid tribute to the brave dogs which have served in wars around the world this Remembrance Day.
Throughout its 151 year history, the home has provided dogs to the armed forces for service in wars throughout the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
This year the charity joined up with the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home to the Chelsea Pensioners since 1682, to mark Remembrance Day.
Battersea dogs, volunteers, and staff regularly visit the retired ex-army men and women providing canine companionship for veterans.
On Friday, November 11, Dorothy Hughes, the first ever female Chelsea Pensioner, joined Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to mark the work of service dogs at a special ceremony at the Animal War Memorial in London.
Dorothy joined the British Army in 1941 and worked as part of 450 Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery.
She is now a regular visitor to Battersea, enjoying time spent with the home’s dogs and cats.
Battersea’s deputy chief executive, Howard Bridges said: “Servicemen, women and dogs have had a special relationship through times of conflict and Battersea is immensely proud of the outstanding contribution our dogs have made throughout our long history.
“Battersea dogs continue to play an active role in the armed forces and we are delighted that our canine companions are now enriching the lives of our brave war veterans, the Chelsea Pensioners.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here