Actress pledges continued support for world-famous charity

British actress Amanda Holden has become an Ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Owner of a Yorkie-Russell cross called Rudie and cat Muffy, Amanda visited the iconic south London rescue centre on Monday, 30 September.

She becomes Battersea’s fourth Ambassador, joining television personality Paul O’Grady OBE, international supermodel David Gandy and children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson.

Having previously hosted Battersea’s annual Collars and Coats Gala Ball, Amanda is a strong advocate for rescue dogs and cats and the work that Battersea does.

She will host the fundraiser again this year, alongside fellow Ambassador Paul O’Grady OBE, on Thursday, 7 November.

Amanda said: “I’ve always loved Battersea and have been a proud sponsor for many years. My visits to the Home remind me what a truly inspirational place it is.”

“To see how many abandoned and neglected dogs and cats find their way to Battersea every year and seeing the brilliant work that dedicated staff and volunteers do in caring for, and rehoming them is incredibly heart-warming.”

Battersea’s Chief Executive, Claire Horton, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Amanda as a Battersea Ambassador. Her continued support and her unquestionable love for animals makes her a perfect advocate for the Home.”

Amanda visits the Home whilst the charity remembers its pioneering founding lady, Mrs Mary Tealby, who established Britain’s first dogs home in 1860.

Amanda added: “It’s such a huge honour to be at the Home and to be asked to be an Ambassador. I want to do all that I can to ensure Mary Tealby’s vision of caring for stray dogs and cats is carried on into the future for another 153 years and more. Every dog and cat deserves to live in a warm, loving home.”

Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home