In spring 2025 the pet insurer Napo held a puppy casting call in Battersea, south London, to find dogs for a photo campaign. Owners from around the UK applied, and eight puppies were chosen.
The dogs were photographed by Aimé Barran, a dog photographer whose clients have included Barbour and Armani.
The eight puppies
- Sadie, a long-haired Miniature Dachshund
- Evie, a rescue Sighthound
- Winnie, a Corgi
- Mirin, a Working Cocker Spaniel
- Mushroom, a Keeshond
- Cruela, a Dalmatian
- Twix, a Shiba Inu
- Peanut, a Maltipoo
The line-up mixed pedigree dogs with rescues such as Evie. The chosen dogs were due to appear in Napo’s campaign images.
Why Battersea
Battersea is home to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The charity was founded by Mary Tealby in Holloway in 1860 and moved to its Battersea site in 1871, according to the charity.