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Stray Guards The Queens Gift: Willie the puppy seemed quite at home in a hotel
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Stray Guards The Queens Gift: Willie the puppy seemed quite at home in a hotel
Stray Guards The Queens Gift: Willie the puppy seemed quite at home in a hotel on Thursday(25-11-71) sitting guard over a gift from the Queen. But for Willie, a three-month-old stray, it was really a far cry from home - the Dogs Home at Battersea, London. Instead of the usual doggy Pandemonium, he was surrounded by expensive objects and works of art - all given by animal lovers. They included the Queen, whose gift of a silver owl inkwell once belonged to Queen Victoria.The gifts were sold by auction at Londons Portman Hotel... in aid of Willie and his 3, 000 stray mates back at the home. November 1971 P006033
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In this heartwarming print titled "Stray Guards The Queens Gift" we see Willie the puppy sitting proudly in a hotel room, diligently guarding a special gift from none other than the Queen herself. This adorable three-month-old stray may have found himself far away from his usual surroundings at Battersea's Dogs Home in London, but he seemed right at home amidst the opulence of the hotel. Surrounded by priceless objects and works of art generously donated by animal lovers, including a silver owl inkwell once owned by Queen Victoria, Willie experienced a world beyond his wildest dreams. What was originally intended as an auction to raise funds for Willie and his 3,000 fellow strays back at the shelter turned into an extraordinary display of compassion and support. As we gaze upon this photograph captured in November 1971, we can't help but be touched by the sheer cuteness and innocence exuded by Willie. His presence reminds us that even in unexpected places, love and kindness can flourish. It serves as a testament to how animals have an incredible ability to bring people together for a common cause. This snapshot from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates not only the charm of dogs but also highlights our capacity for empathy towards those who need it most. Let us cherish this moment frozen in time as it represents hope for all stray animals longing for their forever homes.
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