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Catch up on the latest pet news and hear stories about the animals Blue Cross has helped. Find out what’s happening at Blue Cross and the animal campaigns we’re running.
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Our latest news stories are listed below. For older news stories, view our news archives.
New home for dumped kitten Bernard 20 May 2013A kitten found dumped in a box in south London is now enjoying his home comforts after being rescued by Blue Cross. 
Blue Cross receives share of £270,000 to help horses 20 May 2013Blue Cross has been given £45,000 by the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust to help unwanted and abandoned horses. 
Second chance for rescued ponies Munch and Frie 17 May 2013Remember Munch and Frie? We told you about them last year after they were seized from a tiny garden strewn with rubbish and scrap metal and brought to Blue Cross.
Blue Cross teapot auction raises £1,200 for pets15 May 2013The Blue Cross celebrity teapot auction has raised an incredible £1,247.09 to help sick and injured pets.
Celeb vet Scott Miller and his team fundraise for Blue Cross 14 May 2013Celebrity vet Scott Miller and his team have helped to raise £160 for Blue Cross. 
Five pets need emergency treatment for pyometra in just one weekend 10 May 2013Nurses at the Blue Cross animal hospital in Grimsby are warning owners of the dangers of pyometra after treating five seriously ill pets in just one weekend.
Last chance to take part in the National Equine Health Survey 10 May 2013Calling all horse owners – don’t forget that you only have one day left to take part in the National Equine Health Survey (NEHS).
Viacom volunteers give Blue Cross animal hospital a makeover08 May 2013A team of volunteers from Paramount have been helping to spruce up the Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, south London. 
It’s Blue Cross Tea Party week! 07 May 2013It’s only three days to go until the Blue Cross Tea Party 2013 and there’s still time to get involved.
Cat and kitten survive freezing weather after being dumped on the street02 May 2013A day-old kitten has been saved after she was dumped in a box in south London during freezing weather.
Blue Cross pony Molly sends sparks flying on the showjumping circuit 02 May 2013A neglected pony who was nursed back to health at Blue Cross is now jumping for joy after finding her dream home with nine-year-old Ele Sparkes.
Blue Cross celebrity teapot auction is now open 02 May 2013Calling all animal and tea lovers! It’s time to get bidding on your favourite celebrity’s teapot and raise money for sick and homeless pets at Blue Cross. 
Poorly puppy Toby gets lifesaving treatment at Blue Cross 02 May 2013A young puppy who collapsed suddenly is recovering after being rushed to the Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton for lifesaving treatment. 
Shoppers raise £1,500 for Blue Cross to spend on homeless pets 02 May 2013Generous shoppers at Pets at Home have generated a whopping £1,500 for Blue Cross rehoming centres to spend on homeless pets.
Lapsed vaccinations risk horses’ lives warns Blue Cross02 May 2013New figures from Blue Cross have revealed that lapsed vaccinations in horses and ponies have become worryingly commonplace. 
Help-A-Dog-A-Thon raises £20,000 for Blue Cross thanks to Samsung 30 Apr 2013Blue Cross has received an incredible £20,000 from Samsung to help provide health checks for 2,000 unwanted and abandoned dogs in our care. 
I’m a wilderness survivor, get me in there! 29 Apr 2013Blue Cross is looking for people to challenge their inner Bear Grylls and take part in the ultimate survival challenge fundraiser with a bushcraft weekend in the forest. James Bowen and street cat Bob’s hand painted teapot to sell at auction 25 Apr 2013Bestselling author James Bowen and his famous cat Bob have hand painted a one of a kind teapot which will be auctioned as part of the Blue Cross Tea Party. 
Congratulations to the 2013 Blue Cross London Marathon team 22 Apr 2013Huge congratulations to the 27 brave runners who took part in the Virgin London Marathon to help sick and homeless pets at Blue Cross.
Hairless rat in search of new home at Blue Cross 22 Apr 2013Blossom, the hairless pet rat, is looking for a new home after being found dumped in her cage next to a bin in a south London alleyway.
Blue Cross supporters James Bowen and street cat Bob win national animal award 19 Apr 2013Huge congratulations to bestselling author James Bowen and his famous cat Bob, who won at the first ITV British Animal Honours ceremony. 
Good luck to the 2013 Blue Cross London Marathon team 19 Apr 2013Good luck to our 27 amazing runners who are taking part in the Virgin London Marathon to raise money for sick and unwanted pets at Blue Cross. 
Blue Cross in Burford welcomes a new foal 18 Apr 2013Blue Cross has welcomed a new arrival to our Burford rehoming centre after one of our horses, Dolly, gave birth to a colt foal.
Blue Cross Chief Executive Kim Hamilton presents J A Wight Memorial Award at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress 18 Apr 2013Blue Cross has presented Maggie Roberts, Veterinary Director at Cats Protection, with the J A Wight Memorial Award at BSAVA for her long standing commitment to the welfare of cats.
Unwanted bunnies dumped at Blue Cross a fortnight after Easter 17 Apr 2013Two rabbits have been abandoned at the Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, south London – thought to be an unwanted Easter present given up after just two weeks.
