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Melissa Wareham

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Melissa Wareham spent fifteen years at Battersea Dogs Home from February 1988 to September 2004. Her first job was as a kennel maid at the age of eighteen. She went on to become their rehoming manager and - as the BBC discovered the 'power of Battersea' she became the TV face of the organisation appearing on Pet Rescue, The Big Breakfast, Kilroy, GMTV, Battersea Dogs Home (BBC), Style Challenge, Motormouth, The Generation Game and various interviews for news programs including London Tonight, BBC local news and Sky News.

Books by Melissa Wareham

Rescuing Gus

From the bestselling author of Take Me Home comes this heartwarming memoir of her life with rescue dog, Gus.

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Take Me Home: Tales of Battersea Dogs

An irresistible look at life in the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, with real-life, heart-warming stories and tips on how to take care of dogs and give them the best home possible,

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Rescue Me

An enchantingly moving and funny look at life in Britain's most-loved dogs' home

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