Nicole, 63, and Gary Wordsworth, 65, and one of their 15 dogs. (Battersea Dogs Home via SWNS)
Meet the couple who have fostered 59 dogs and counting.
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(Battersea Dogs Home via SWNS)
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(Battersea Dogs Home via SWNS)
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