05:14PM, Thursday 04 May 2023
Credit: Battersea Old Windsor
Dogs at an Old Windsor rescue centre enjoyed a coronation street party of their own this week.
Battersea Old Windsor hosted a royal-themed event ahead of the King’s coronation and the crowning of the Queen Consort, who is Battersea’s royal patron.
A range of toys including Union Jack toy bones, squeaky toy cakes and sandwiches were laid on tables and attendees also celebrated with a tasty dog treat.
The dogs celebrated the occasion as Her Majesty’s own Battersea Jack Russell terriers Beth and Bluebell will become residents of the royal household.
Rob Young, head of centre operations at Battersea, said: “The dogs at Battersea love getting outside and playing together come rain or shine, and what better reason than to celebrate the King’s coronation with a party of their own.
“While Beth and Bluebell have already found their loving home, we have dogs of all shapes and sizes who are looking for a home fit for royalty.”
The royals are renowned for their love of dogs, and the Queen Consort rehomed Beth and Bluebell in February 2017.
Many of the dogs at the coronation street party are looking for homes, including Perry, who has been with Battersea Old Windsor since November 2021, making him the centre’s longest stay.
During his time at Battersea, Perry (pictured above) has proven to be a keen learner who enjoys being kept busy.
The ‘enthusiastic and animated’ lurcher has spent over 500 days in care, and is yet to meet his ideal match.
Her Majesty The Queen Consort has been the charity’s royal patron since 2017, when she took over from the late Queen Elizabeth II who retired from her position aged 90 after 61 years.
She opened the Duchess of Cornwall Kennels at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in 2020. Her Majesty also hosted a reception at Clarence House to celebrate Battersea’s 160th anniversary last summer.
If you think that you could offer a Battersea dog a new home, please visit www.battersea.org.uk/
All photos credited to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
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