Birmingham Dogs Home has this week enjoyed a visit from Peggy – also known as Marvel’s ‘Dogpool’ and once voted ‘Britain’s ugliest dog’ – who, along with her owners, dropped off a £627 donation raised for the home during last weekend’s Comic Con Midlands in Birmingham.

The money raised will provide crucial shelter, food, and medical treatment for the dogs cared by Birmingham Dogs Home – which, despite rescuing over 2,000 animals each year – receives no government funding and relies solely on the generosity of donators.

Though it costs the charity £6,000 a day just to keep the doors open, every single penny raised is vital.

Peggy starred alongside A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the 2024 film ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ as the adorable ‘Dogpool’ – winning the hearts and affections of the world in her first on-screen debut. The five-year-old pugese – a pug and Chinese crested cross – was adopted after being born the runt of an accidental litter.

Rachel Frost, Events & Community Fundraising Manager at Birmingham Dogs Home said: “We were all a little star struck to have the real life Dogpool, Peggy, visit our charity but are extremely grateful for her taking time out of her busy schedule to support our rescue dogs.

“The £627 raised at Comic Con Midlands will go towards caring for our dogs across both of our centres – all of which are unique and quirky characters. Just like Peggy!”

Holly Middelton, Peggy’s owner, added: “It was lovely to visit Birmingham Dogs Home and get a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing work that they did. I know Peggy and I are very proud to have been able to support them.”

Birmingham Dogs Home is one of the UK’s oldest and best-known animal charities, providing care since 1892.

You can find out more about its dogs, or donate to the charity, on the website: https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/.