A red-carpet parade of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s pooches along with stars and celebrities.

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British actor Guy Henry and an admirer.

London's famous animal rescue - Battersea Dogs & Cats Home - once again wowed its supporters and animal lovers last week with the return of its star-studded Collars & Coats Gala Ball at the iconic Battersea Evolution in south London.

TV presenter known for his animal and nature world credentials
goes eye to eye with a man's best friend.

Celebrating its eighth successful year, the high-profile annual charity extravaganza saw a host of UK and international stars take to the red carpet to raise vital funds for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s work in rescuing and re-homing abandoned dogs.

Pas de deux!
BBC's Strictly-Come-Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood with friend.

London fashion guru Hilary Alexander
and
hairstylist to celebrities
Charles Worthington
with one of the red carpet dogs.

This year’s star line-up, from the world of TV, music, film, sport and fashion, included: Battersea Ambassadors Dame Jacqueline Wilson and David Gandy, and friends of the Home, including Strictly-Come-Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, TV Dr Christian Jessen, as well as actor Guy Henry, Danielle Bux, fashion guru Hilary Alexander, hairstylist supremo Charles Worthington, comedian Harry Hill and Leah Weller,  and the iconic music group Sister Sledge. Guests and stars were welcomed by the popular ‘Battersea Doggie Guard Of Honour’ – a red-carpet parade of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s pooches.

Comedian Harry Hill with Sisters Sledge group members (Debbie, Kim and Joni) and pooches.

After an opening number by Britain’s Got Talent gymnastics troupe Spellbound, Battersea ambassadors and supporters united on stage to highlight the work and achievements of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Other highlights of this year’s event included a spectacular performance by headline act Sisters Sledge who brought their legendary R’n’B and disco hits to the dance floor.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Ambassador Dame Jacqueline Wilson  with a friend.

Claire Horton, Battersea’s Chief Executive said last year over 8,000 dogs and cats needed Battersea’s care and attention to help find them the best possible new homes.

Fashion model David Gandy and pooch.

It costs Battersea over £10m to care for its dogs and cats every year, and with no government funding, the Collars & Coats Gala Ball is all about helping to increase awareness of the important work the charity does each and every day of the year to offer a second chance in life to thousands of animals.

Since it was founded, Battersea which was established in 1860, has rescued, reunited and rehomed over 3.1 million dogs and cats.  Battersea cares for an average of 300 dogs and 220 cats across its three centres at any one time.

For further information on Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and to pledge donations, please visit www.battersea.org.uk
or call +44-(0)207 627 7883.