Battersea hosts "money can’t buy" auction

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is offering a very special walkies for those bidding in their latest auction.

One very lucky bidder will win an exclusive walk with world famous supermodel and Battersea Ambassador, David Gandy, and one of the charity’s rescue dogs.

David is just one of many celebrities helping to raise funds by offering dog walks in an online auction for the charity. Bidders in the action could end up taking a stroll with a well-known recording artist or Hollywood actor.

David Gandy said: “I can often be found at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with the rescue dogs, visiting and helping out.”

“As their Ambassador, I like to support them however I can and to share this experience wth someone and raise much needed funds at the same time, is a pleasure.

"Giving fans the chance to walk a Battersea dog with someone they would like to meet, is a great way to do this and lots of well known people have come together to make it happen.”

Each of the famous dog lovers are offering to accompany the highest bidders on a stroll with a Battersea dog to support the charity’s Collars and Coats Gala Ball, hosted by fellow Ambassadors Amanda Holden and Paul O’Grady on Thursday, November 7.

Claire Horton, chief executive at Battersea said: “Walking a Battersea dog with David Gandy sounds like a dream come true and we can’t wait to reveal the other famous dog walkers who will be offering this incredible money can’t buy experience. I promise they’ll be in hot demand!

"The support from our amazing Ambassador and the many fantastic celebrity supporters who are passionate about Battersea is so cruicial in helping us raise awareness of the animals in our care.”

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