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Bessie the lost Battersea Bassett, with baby Bill and Bette
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Bessie the lost Battersea Bassett, with baby Bill and Bette
Bessie the lost Battersea Bassett, with baby Bill and Bette. Found distressed on the famous Hackney Marshes on December 11th and taken into custody at St Annes Road Police Station, this four years old Bassett hound now named Bessie by her kennel maid at Battersea Dogs Home is a proud Mum. She was se ill before Christmas that kennel maids took it in turn to feed and comfort her, when they knew she was pregnant. Eventually she gave birth to ten puppies over a period of four days. Only two have survived after a period of great care from kennel maid Gillian Harmer and her colleagues. To-day here is Bessie with her new pups Bill and Bette who will seen be on the list for seeking a good home. In the meantime she is showered with care and attention from everybody, while one of the legion of the lost. January 1978 P007447
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Bessie the Lost Battersea Bassett Finds Love and Hope in Motherhood
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. In this heartwarming photo print, we see Bessie, a four-year-old Bassett hound who was found distressed on the famous Hackney Marshes. Rescued and taken into custody at St Annes Road Police Station, she was later named Bessie by her caring kennel maid at Battersea Dogs Home. Bessie's journey has been filled with hardships, but her resilience shines through as she proudly embraces motherhood. Before Christmas, when kennel maids discovered that she was pregnant, they took turns feeding and comforting her during her illness. Eventually, Bessie gave birth to ten adorable puppies over a span of four days. Sadly, only two of the puppies survived despite the tremendous care provided by kennel maid Gillian Harmer and her colleagues. However, these surviving pups—Bill and Bette—are now thriving under their mother's watchful eye. While awaiting their forever homes on the list for adoption seekers, Bessie is showered with love and attention from everyone around her. She may have once been part of the legion of lost souls but now finds solace in knowing that she is cherished. This touching photograph captures not just a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of compassion triumphing over adversity. It symbolizes hope for both animals like Bessie who have faced abandonment and those seeking to provide them with loving homes—a testament to the
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