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Eight miracle puppies born to dumped disabled Pebbles08 Jul 2011A deaf and partially blind dog who was abandoned in the street while pregnant has given birth to eight beautiful puppies. 
Animal charity boss goes undercover for Channel 4 01 Jul 2011Leading animal welfare organisation The Blue Cross will be the first charity to feature in prime time television series ‘Undercover Boss’.
Dog lovers come together for new charity dog event01 Jul 2011The Blue Cross has joined forces with the East Anglian Sheepdog Society and local dog clubs to hold a ‘Work and Play Dog Day’ in Suffolk. 
Pet owners warned after internet advice leads to poisoning22 Jun 2011The Blue Cross, one of the leading UK animal charities is warning pet owners of the dangers of following pet healthcare advice posted on websites after treating a cat in a critical condition who was accidentally poisoned by its owners. Learn Doggie Life Skills20 Jun 2011The Blue Cross hospital in Merton is running Doggie Life Skills classes to encourage best behaviour from the borough's pets. Lovely lurchers looking for homes at The Blue Cross14 Jun 2011Our Hertfordshire adoption centre is appealing for good homes for five lovely lurchers in its care who were found as strays. Noddy the deaf dog is looking for a home10 Jun 2011Noddy, a deaf Staffie left tied to the gates at the Blue Cross adoption centre in Southampton, is learning sign language in the hope it will help him to find a new home. The Blue Cross sees rise in so-called 'handbag' dogs05 Jun 2011The Blue Cross has seen the number of fashionable miniature breeds coming into its centres triple in the past five years. Calling on volunteers to help grieving pet owners03 Jun 2011The Blue Cross is calling for people with experience of losing a animal to volunteer a few hours a week for its Pet Bereavement Support Service. 
Stow animal charity shop appeals for volunteers01 Jun 2011The Blue Cross animal charity is appealing for volunteers to help out in their shop in Stow-on-the-Wold. 
Pets forgotten victims of relationship splits29 May 2011The Blue Cross has seen a 44% rise in pets being left homeless after relationships break down. New charity fundraising scheme reaches milestone 26 May 2011Leading animal charity The Blue Cross is celebrating the success of a new initiative to generate additional saleable items for its charity shops with the help of vet practices across the UK.
Free education talks teach children about animal care26 May 2011The Blue Cross, whose animal hospital in Grimsby treats the pets of owners who cannot afford private vet fees, is encouraging primary schools and youth groups in North Lincolnshire to sign up for free talks to help children learn about animals and pet care, as part of its national education initiative.
Car boot sales gives boost to pets in need26 May 2011The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Catshill is inviting you to come along to the second of its car boot sales on Saturday 4th June. Flowers can be a pain in the grass for pets24 May 2011As the Chelsea Flower Show gets underway, The Blue Cross gives top tips for keeping pets safe in the garden and warns some common plants and features can be deadly for cats and dogs. 
Bunny lovers invited to ‘Rabbit Week’ at The Blue Cross in Hertfordshire23 May 2011To coincide with National Rabbit Awareness Week, The Blue Cross in Kimpton are inviting people to learn more about rabbits and take part in a competition to name four newborn baby bunnies! 
Bunny lovers invited to first Blue Cross ‘Rabbit Day’20 May 2011As part of National Rabbit Awareness Week, The Blue Cross in Cambridge are inviting everyone to their first ever ‘Rabbit Day’ to learn more about these fascinating creatures. 
Puppy saved from death after being dumped with string around his neck13 May 2011A three-month-old puppy dumped with shocking injuries has been saved by The Blue Cross and is looking for a new home. Join The Blue Cross sponsored dog walk to help pets in need10 May 2011Join The Blue Cross in Kimpton, Hertfordshire, for a sponsored dog walk this weekend - all in aid of animals in need. 
Half a million pets ‘in crisis’ as new abandonment figures revealed02 May 2011With an increasing number of pets being abandoned, The Blue Cross is working with Pets for Life, a new documentary series, to help improve the nation's knowledge of animal welfare and reduce the number of unwanted pets. Dogs to put best foot forward for pets in need28 Apr 2011A leading animal charity is calling on local animal lovers to put on their walking shoes and join them for a springtime sponsored dog walk along the Grand Western Canal on Sunday 8th May. Animal charity reveals plans to help more needy pets in the South East27 Apr 2011One of the UK’s leading animal charities has unveiled exciting plans for a brand new animal adoption centre and vet clinic to help needy pets in the South East. 
"I degu!" exotic pets named after royal couple27 Apr 2011Two baby degus born at The Blue Cross adoption centre in Burford have been named Kate and Wills in honour of the Royal Wedding. Neuter now to avoid another 'kitten crisis'26 Apr 2011The Blue Cross is urging owners to neuter their cats after they saw the highest number of kittens ever dumped, handed in and born at their centres last year. Win the chance to front a national equine campaign26 Apr 2011The Blue Cross is offering one lucky horse, pony, donkey or mule owner the chance to become the face of a national campaign. The winner will have a photo shoot with their horse which will be used on posters and leaflets to promote our National Equine Health Survey. 
