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The latest from Blue Cross
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.
For pet advice, have a look at our blog articles written by animal experts and see our pet advice section.
Our latest news stories are listed below. For older news stories, view our news archives.
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. 
Could brave Blue Cross dog Milton warm your heart? 07 Mar 2013Rescue dog Milton, who has amazed us all with his braveness after suffering terrible neglect, desperately needs your help to find him a home. 
New owner finds Bliss with Blue Cross dog allergic to grass06 Mar 2013A dog with an unlucky allergy to grass has found a happy home thanks to Blue Cross in Bromsgrove. 
‘Help - my great Dane is too big!’ Blue Cross shocked by reasons for giving up dogs05 Mar 2013Blue Cross is warning potential pet owners to do their research before getting a puppy after taking in nearly three times more dogs because they were too big. 
Last chance to vote for Blue Cross in pet awards 05 Mar 2013If you think someone at Blue Cross deserves to win an award for their passion and dedication to helping pets, please don’t forget to nominate them. 
Get help and advice from Blue Cross at Crufts 04 Mar 2013Blue Cross will be at Crufts to help new and potential dog owners learn more about keeping their pooch happy and healthy. 
Blue Cross supports Free Wills Month 01 Mar 2013If you’re aged 55 and over, you can have your Will written for free throughout March as part of Free Wills Month. 
Rehome a virtual dog and help unwanted pets at Blue Cross 28 Feb 2013Rehome a virtual dog on Facebook and help raise money for Blue Cross to provide health checks to unwanted and abandoned dogs in our care. 
Blue Cross gives puppy bought for Christmas and dumped by Boxing Day the present he deserves - a new home28 Feb 2013Tiny puppy Pip was bought as a Christmas present but when the novelty of having a cute puppy wore off - on Boxing Day - he was given away to a family friend. 
Left behind when her owner was evicted – could you give poor Fefe a home? 15 Feb 2013Loving girl Fefe is looking for a new family after being abandoned when her owner was evicted from their home.
