A NATIONWIDE appeal by My Nametags to find human look-a-likes for the dogs at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has been launched to encourage people to share images of their friends that bear a resemblance to the adorable canines.

The initiative, which aims to help six of Battersea’s most loveable pets find a forever-home, has been launched by the British name tag and label company. The company is hoping to spread the word about the special residents and encourage animal-lovers around the UK to have some fun and get involved via social media channels.

People across the country are asked to tag a friend on the dedicated My Nametags Facebook, Twitter and Instagram galleries.

Lars Andersen, managing director at My Nametags, said: “Following the success of our Doggie Doubles campaign, which saw the creation of a huge gallery of pet look-a-likes earlier this year, we are thrilled to be working closely with Battersea Dogs and Cats Home again.

“It’s a common belief that pets can look like their owners, so what better way to find these long-standing residents a home than by launching a nationwide search for their human look-a-likes?”

The campaign runs until next Thursday, January 25, and hopes to find some of Battersea’s loneliest residents a new home.

Robert Young, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s centre manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with My Nametags on this fun initiative and we hope it will help the dogs in our care to find a home. Some of our dogs – like Eddie, Serena and Diesel – have been with us for more than 100 days and this is a way to help spread the word about all the love they have to offer.”

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home was established in 1860. In more than 157 years since then, the charity has taken care of more than three million animals. It now cares for more than 7,000 animals every year. The core mission of the charity is to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. More than 400 members of staff and 1,200 volunteers work across Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s three sites.