A number of North West animal charities will also benefit from a 'tribute fund' set up after O'Grady's death.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced its veterinary hospital will be named after the charity's late ambassador Paul O'Grady., became an ambassador for Battersea in 2012 after the success of ITV's award-winning For The Love Of Dogs, 11 series of which were filmed at the home.
On what would have marked O'Grady's 11th anniversary as an ambassador for the charity, it announced that the funds will be spent on "life-saving and transformative medical procedures" for dogs and cats who need specialist care and treatment.Some £100,000 of the fund will be distributed to five other animal charities that were close to the entertainer's heart, with each getting £20,000.
"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."O'Grady was given a special recognition award at the 2018 National Television Awards for the impact For The Love Of Dogs had on helping find homes for rescue animals nationwide.His contribution to animal welfare was also recognised with an RSPCA animal hero award.
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