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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.
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.
Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo urges pet owners to hold a Blue Cross Tea Party 16 Apr 2013Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo is urging all animal lovers to jump on the baking bandwagon and take part in the Blue Cross Tea Party for sick and homeless pets. 
Animal Welfare Minister visits Blue Cross animal hospital16 Apr 2013Animal Welfare Minister Lord de Mauley and Neil Parish MP visited the Blue Cross animal hospital in London Victoria today to see firsthand some of the problems we face as numbers of stray and abandoned pets reach crisis level. 
Kitten season’s definitely arrived at Blue Cross in Southampton15 Apr 2013Spring might have been a slow starter this year but kitten season has definitely arrived at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in Southampton. 
A battle worth fighting for – could Archie find happiness? 10 Apr 2013After months of intensive veterinary treatment, care and preparation for his future at Blue Cross, stray dog Archie finally has a happy future to look forward to. 
Rescued from horrific conditions - now pony Boyd needs your help 10 Apr 2013An emaciated pony who was rescued from a life of squalor is now looking for someone to give him the loving home he so desperately deserves. 
Celebs go “potty” for Blue Cross campaign 10 Apr 2013Animal loving celebrities have joined forces to help sick, injured and homeless pets by supporting this year’s Blue Cross Tea Party. 
Nasty fall leaves stray cat Dana needing some TLC at Blue Cross 10 Apr 2013Cat Dana may have lost one of her nine lives after falling off the snowy roof of a railway station but the best was yet to come – a happy, healthy one in a loving home. 
Schoolboy’s 40 mile cycle to help pets at Blue Cross 09 Apr 2013Eleven-year-old fundraiser Irfan Zaman cycled 40 miles to make sure that sick, injured and homeless pets have a happy, healthy future.
Changes won’t fix the ailing Dangerous Dogs Act says Blue Cross 09 Apr 2013Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act simply sidestep the real issue – that the act doesn’t prevent dog attacks, according to Blue Cross.
Rabbit rescue – second chance for bunnies Christy and Joy 08 Apr 2013Rabbits Christy and Joy are now looking forward to a happy future together after Blue Cross stepped in to save them when they suddenly became homeless. 
Blue Cross goes retro with new vintage charity shop in Summertown 08 Apr 2013Blue Cross has opened a new vintage shop in Summertown, Oxford, to raise money for sick, injured and homeless pets.
Blue Cross “left to pick up the pieces” when dogs are bred as a commodity 05 Apr 2013New research which found that dangerous dogs are being bred as a business asset to be used in drug deals and debt collection highlights the growing crisis of pets being treated as disposable commodities. 
Blue Cross supports sweet itch awareness month 04 Apr 2013More than 80 per cent of people who own horses with sweet itch get worried or frustrated at the start of the season, according to new figures. 
Blue Cross mobile clinic opening hours over Easter28 Mar 2013The Blue Cross mobile clinic will not be available on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April. 
Can you make a bunny happy this Easter?26 Mar 2013Rabbits are the third most popular pet in the UK but they are the most misunderstood – with hundreds ending up in rescue centres every year. 
Wanted: cat lovers with a heart to offer homes to special felines25 Mar 2013The Blue Cross rehoming centre in Torbay is appealing for cat lovers to find it in their hearts to help three very special cats. 
Gorgeous Glenda’s looking for a home after recovering from hit and run 22 Mar 2013A cat who was saved by Blue Cross after she was found lying in the road with terrible injuries has made a fabulous recovery and is now ready to find a home. 
Join our live vet surgery21 Mar 2013Log on to our special live web TV show and find out more on how to keep your dogs safe and healthy. 
It’s tea time at Blue Cross and you’re invited 18 Mar 2013Blue Cross is inviting all pet lovers to join in the fun and take part in our 2013 tea party to raise money for sick, injured and homeless pets. 
Help Blue Cross put pet welfare on the national curriculum 15 Mar 2013The government is reviewing the national curriculum for England and we need your help now to make sure that children are taught what pets need to be happy and healthy. 
Local pet charities join forces in Grimsby to help pets 11 Mar 2013Blue Cross and Jerry Green Dog Rescue are celebrating a landmark in their partnership to help dogs. 
New start for pony abandoned at the fair like litter07 Mar 2013A neglected young pony found abandoned at Appleby Horse Fair is looking forward to a happy, healthy future after learning to trust people at Blue Cross. Hit and run cat Glenda’s remarkable recovery 07 Mar 2013A cat found lying on a south London road with terrible injuries is recovering at Blue Cross after amazing vets and nurses with her recovery. 
