News
Catch up on the latest pet news and find out what’s happening at Blue Cross.
From stories about animals we’ve helped to advice and information about our current campaigns, you’ll find it all here.
Blue Cross urges prime minister to act on dangerous dogs 11 Apr 2012Following reports of three serious dog attacks on children in the last two weeks, Blue Cross has joined calls for the prime minister to take action on dangerous dogs.
Can you help Blue Cross find Munch and Frie the field of their dreams? 10 Apr 2012Shetland ponies Munch and Frie were found in a tiny back garden surrounded by rubbish and scrap metal – now they’re hoping for a field to call their own. 
Animal hero Susan Foster shows no pet’s too old for a second chance 10 Apr 2012Many older cats sit alone in the Blue Cross cattery watching families walk by, but Susan Foster saw past age and proved that no pet is ever too old for a second chance. 
You're never alone with the Pet Bereavement Support Service03 Apr 2012Every week Roz Kadir is at the end of a phone line, ready to help anyone who needs her through the Pet Bereavement Support Service. 
Win a year's supply of pet food02 Apr 2012Join the Blue Cross online Easter egg hunt and win a year’s supply of Hill’s dog or cat food! 
Can you give young pony Heath a happy home? 02 Apr 2012Grazing with his friends in the field, Blue Cross pony Heath looks like he doesn’t have a care in the world – but things could have been very different indeed. 
Reunited thanks to Facebook02 Apr 2012A plea for help on a Blue Cross Facebook page has helped to reunite a missing kitten with her worried owner.
Skin condition leaves dog Pickle needing emergency treatment02 Apr 2012Poor Pickle was in a bit of a state when she came to Blue Cross earlier this year.
Volunteers needed for Blue Cross charity shops 02 Apr 2012Calling pet lovers! Blue Cross desperately needs volunteers to help out at our fabulous charity shops. 
Join our live vet surgery30 Mar 2012Log on to our special live web TV show from the Blue Cross Animal Hospital, where former Blue Peter presenter Peter Purves and vet Luke Gamblewill discuss how to keep your dogs safe and healthy 
Help Blue Cross find loving home for dog abandoned in his hour of need 29 Mar 2012Ben was abandoned just when he needed some human care the most. 
Blind dog finds his new pad thanks to Blue Cross Home Direct 28 Mar 2012A blind dog has become the first to find a loving new home under Blue Cross’s new Home Direct scheme in Southampton. 
Blue Cross reveals results of national equine health survey27 Mar 2012Blue Cross has published the results from the third National Equine Health Survey (NEHS). The survey is getting bigger each year, and three of the UK’s major equestrian organisations have now pledged their support. 
Blue Cross fundraiser Christine Day’s knitting challenge goes global 26 Mar 2012Dogs across the globe are now sporting a range of stylish jumpers and helping homeless pets at Blue Cross at the same time thanks to animal hero Christine Day. 
Can you help Blue Cross celebrate 25 years of helping pets in Thirsk? 26 Mar 2012Blue Cross is calling on pet lovers to help our Thirsk rehoming centre celebrate its silver jubilee. 
Life's a beach for allergy dog Guiness 23 Mar 2012Remember Blue Cross rescue dog Guiness? The poor pooch had a suspected grass allergy that gave him painful rashes and bald patches. 
Shoppers' spare change raises £400 for unwanted pets at Blue Cross23 Mar 2012Shoppers have helped to raise £400 for abandoned and unwanted pets at Blue Cross simply by giving up their spare change. 
Deaf dog Alice shows off latest sign-language tricks22 Mar 2012After being taken in by Blue Cross as a puppy when she was dumped for being deaf, dog Alice is thriving in her new home. Despite being unable to hear she has picked up a range of tricks after learning sign language from her new owners – a couple who are also deaf. 
Vera's legacy of love will help us to care for sick, injured and homeless pets 21 Mar 2012As a pet lover, Vera Dowson’s dogs were always much-adored and well-looked after, but she knew there were other animals out there that weren’t so lucky. 
Rabbits and guinea pigs don't make good hutch-mates20 Mar 2012It’s a common belief that rabbits and guinea pigs make good hutch-mates. However, Blue Cross advises pet owners that these two shouldn't live together as rabbits can inflict quite severe injuries on guinea pigs. 
Abandoned kitten saved by Blue Cross19 Mar 2012A tiny abandoned kitten that was found alone in a garage, covered in oil, has been saved thanks to Blue Cross. 
Watch Blue Cross dog Lulu in action at Crufts! 13 Mar 2012Blue Cross rescue dog Lulu wowed the crowds at Crufts after beating 900 hopefuls to win a place in the agility finals. 
Vétoquinol donates over £9,000 to Blue Cross at Crufts12 Mar 2012Sick and homeless pets in the care of Blue Cross received a welcome boost at Crufts last week thanks to a donation of £9,332.51 from Vétoquinol. 
Deaf dog’s affection speaks volumes 10 Mar 2012Despite being abandoned by her owners and rescued by Blue Cross, deaf dog Phoenix’s affection speaks volumes about her nature. 
Second chance comes later in life for Ginger09 Mar 2012You're never too old for a second chance in life, as the tale of Blue Cross cat Ginger shows.
Can you help Blue Cross find Munch and Frie the field of their dreams? 10 Apr 2012Shetland ponies Munch and Frie were found in a tiny back garden surrounded by rubbish and scrap metal – now they’re hoping for a field to call their own. Animal hero Susan Foster shows no pet’s too old for a second chance 10 Apr 2012Many older cats sit alone in the Blue Cross cattery watching families walk by, but Susan Foster saw past age and proved that no pet is ever too old for a second chance. You're never alone with the Pet Bereavement Support Service03 Apr 2012Every week Roz Kadir is at the end of a phone line, ready to help anyone who needs her through the Pet Bereavement Support Service. Win a year's supply of pet food02 Apr 2012Join the Blue Cross online Easter egg hunt and win a year’s supply of Hill’s dog or cat food! Can you give young pony Heath a happy home? 02 Apr 2012Grazing with his friends in the field, Blue Cross pony Heath looks like he doesn’t have a care in the world – but things could have been very different indeed. Reunited thanks to Facebook02 Apr 2012A plea for help on a Blue Cross Facebook page has helped to reunite a missing kitten with her worried owner.
Skin condition leaves dog Pickle needing emergency treatment02 Apr 2012Poor Pickle was in a bit of a state when she came to Blue Cross earlier this year.
Volunteers needed for Blue Cross charity shops 02 Apr 2012Calling pet lovers! Blue Cross desperately needs volunteers to help out at our fabulous charity shops. Join our live vet surgery30 Mar 2012Log on to our special live web TV show from the Blue Cross Animal Hospital, where former Blue Peter presenter Peter Purves and vet Luke Gamblewill discuss how to keep your dogs safe and healthy Help Blue Cross find loving home for dog abandoned in his hour of need 29 Mar 2012Ben was abandoned just when he needed some human care the most. Blind dog finds his new pad thanks to Blue Cross Home Direct 28 Mar 2012A blind dog has become the first to find a loving new home under Blue Cross’s new Home Direct scheme in Southampton. Blue Cross reveals results of national equine health survey27 Mar 2012Blue Cross has published the results from the third National Equine Health Survey (NEHS). The survey is getting bigger each year, and three of the UK’s major equestrian organisations have now pledged their support. Blue Cross fundraiser Christine Day’s knitting challenge goes global 26 Mar 2012Dogs across the globe are now sporting a range of stylish jumpers and helping homeless pets at Blue Cross at the same time thanks to animal hero Christine Day. Can you help Blue Cross celebrate 25 years of helping pets in Thirsk? 26 Mar 2012Blue Cross is calling on pet lovers to help our Thirsk rehoming centre celebrate its silver jubilee. Life's a beach for allergy dog Guiness 23 Mar 2012Remember Blue Cross rescue dog Guiness? The poor pooch had a suspected grass allergy that gave him painful rashes and bald patches. Shoppers' spare change raises £400 for unwanted pets at Blue Cross23 Mar 2012Shoppers have helped to raise £400 for abandoned and unwanted pets at Blue Cross simply by giving up their spare change. Deaf dog Alice shows off latest sign-language tricks22 Mar 2012After being taken in by Blue Cross as a puppy when she was dumped for being deaf, dog Alice is thriving in her new home. Despite being unable to hear she has picked up a range of tricks after learning sign language from her new owners – a couple who are also deaf. Vera's legacy of love will help us to care for sick, injured and homeless pets 21 Mar 2012As a pet lover, Vera Dowson’s dogs were always much-adored and well-looked after, but she knew there were other animals out there that weren’t so lucky. Rabbits and guinea pigs don't make good hutch-mates20 Mar 2012It’s a common belief that rabbits and guinea pigs make good hutch-mates. However, Blue Cross advises pet owners that these two shouldn't live together as rabbits can inflict quite severe injuries on guinea pigs. Abandoned kitten saved by Blue Cross19 Mar 2012A tiny abandoned kitten that was found alone in a garage, covered in oil, has been saved thanks to Blue Cross. Watch Blue Cross dog Lulu in action at Crufts! 13 Mar 2012Blue Cross rescue dog Lulu wowed the crowds at Crufts after beating 900 hopefuls to win a place in the agility finals. Vétoquinol donates over £9,000 to Blue Cross at Crufts12 Mar 2012Sick and homeless pets in the care of Blue Cross received a welcome boost at Crufts last week thanks to a donation of £9,332.51 from Vétoquinol. Deaf dog’s affection speaks volumes 10 Mar 2012Despite being abandoned by her owners and rescued by Blue Cross, deaf dog Phoenix’s affection speaks volumes about her nature. Second chance comes later in life for Ginger09 Mar 2012You're never too old for a second chance in life, as the tale of Blue Cross cat Ginger shows. 
