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Appeal for aid, for food and shelter required for every day for thousands of dogs
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Appeal for aid, for food and shelter required for every day for thousands of dogs
Appeal for aid, for food and shelter required for every day for thousands of dogs and cats that are recused from the streets. Kept for five days to enable owners to regain their property, then new homes are found for unclaimed animals or they are mercifully put to death. Date: 1904
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Appeal Battersea Centres Earnest Found Funds Institution Lost Rescues Starvation Starving Owner
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This poignant image from 1904 captures the heartfelt appeal for aid and compassion for thousands of dogs and cats rescued from the streets of London. The scene unfolds at a local institution, where these animals, many of them starving and without shelter, are temporarily housed for five days. The hope is that their owners will come forward to reclaim them. For those whose owners cannot be found, new homes are sought, offering these animals a chance at a better life. However, for some, the sad reality is that they will be humanely put to death due to the overwhelming number of animals in need. The earnest appeal for funds and resources is a reminder of the desperate situation faced by these animals during the early 1900s. The advertisement, with its heart-wrenching imagery, serves as a call to action for the public to come together and help alleviate the suffering of these innocent creatures. The institution, likely a precursor to modern animal shelters and rescue centres, played a crucial role in providing temporary refuge and care to these animals, offering them a reprieve from the harsh realities of the streets. This powerful image, taken over a century ago, continues to resonate with us today, reminding us of the importance of compassion, kindness, and the power of collective action to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
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