Paul O’Grady was an ambassador of the charity for just over 10 years before he passed away in March.
And now Battersea Dogs and Cats Home have named their veterinary hospital in honour of the late TV sensation.
The animal charity has named their building after the For The Love Of Dogs presenter, who died aged 67, in memory of his renowned work with the cause.
Paul’s widower Andre Portasio was proud to hear that ‘Paul’s legacy would live on’ following the naming of the hospital.
According to The Sun, he said: ‘Paul was so passionate in his support of rescue animals.
Incredible: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home have named their veterinary hospital in honour of Paul O’Grady, who died aged 67 in March
Honoured: The TV sensation (pictured), who was an ambassador for the charity for 10 years, has been honoured following his renowned work with the cause
‘It gives me some comfort to know that through the hard work and commitment of Battersea and other charities Paul’s legacy will live on.
‘I know that Paul would have been pleased to know that the most disadvantaged animals he was so fond of championing are getting the love and support they deserve.’
His ITV series set up a tribute fund which raised a staggering £480,000 which was spent on life-saving and transformative medical procedures for pets.
It comes after Paul’s last episode of The Love Of Dogs left viewers in tears, as it opened with a very heartwarming message last month.
The beloved ITV show came to an end after a final run of episodes, aired after the beloved presenter died.
As if his farewell couldn’t be more touching, Paul said in the opening section: ‘Life is full of unknown twists and turns. So it’s always best to expect the unexpected.’
The broadcaster said the poignant remark while introducing ‘Battersea’s grumpiest resident’ – a five-year-old bulldog called Gary, whose owners had decided they could no longer keep him.
When the sun is shining and everyone’s got a spring in their step, Battersea is a happy place to be,’ he added.
Sweet: The animal charity has named their building after the For The Love Of Dogs presenter (pictured giving Christmas toys to puppies at the hospital in 2021)
Legacy: Paul’s widower Andre Portasio (right) was proud to hear that ‘Paul’s legacy would live on’ following the naming of the hospital (pictured with Paul)
Proud: Andre added: ‘It gives me some comfort to know that through the hard work and commitment of Battersea and other charities Paul’s legacy will live on’
Memory: Paul’s ITV series set up a tribute fund which raised a staggering £480,000 which was spent on life-saving and transformative medical procedures for pets
Touching: It comes after Paul’s last episode of The Love Of Dogs left viewers in tears , as it opened with a very heartwarming message last month
Long-time viewers admitted they were moved to tears by Paul’s touching words, with one admitting they ‘missed him beyond words.’
Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, commenting the touching farewell episode, as they remembered the English TV favourite.
‘I’ve watched every episode of Paul O’Grady’s For the Love of Dogs over the past 11 years, and I’m sad tonight was the very last edition. What a legacy Paul left,’ one user penned emotionally.
Another person said: ‘The fact that it’s the last ever #PaulOGrady For the Love of Dogs makes it all the more bittersweet and poignant and so hard to come to terms with Paul O’Grady you will be forever missed #POGDOGS.’
For The Love of Dogs scooped the Factual Entertainment Award at the National Television Awards earlier last month.
