News
Catch up on the latest pet news and find out what’s happening at The Blue Cross.
From stories about animals we’ve helped to advice and information about our current campaigns, you’ll find it all here.
Our own ‘Uggies’ shine as star pet performers 22 Feb 2012With the Oscars approaching, canine star Uggie is back in the limelight – and showing everyone that dogs of his kind make top pets. 
School pals raise £200 for The Blue Cross20 Feb 2012Five enterprising school pals launched their own fundraising campaign to raise more than £200 for The Blue Cross in Lewknor. 
Dog finds new lease of life through The Blue Cross20 Feb 2012When The Blue Cross first met Ollie, the eight-year-old deerhound cross had lost his zest for life. The Blue Cross showed him how to have fun again and found him a loving new home. 
Cat and her kitten stay together thanks to The Blue Cross18 Feb 2012A stray cat and her tiny kitten have found a new home together after being brought to The Blue Cross. 
Abandoned hamster Snowball finds a happy new home16 Feb 2012A tiny hamster found abandoned in sub-zero temperatures on a London street and brought to The Blue Cross has found a happy new home. 
Valentine's poems for pets14 Feb 2012Pet lovers help us share the love with our furry friends this Valentine's Day, by showing us how much they care for animals with their Valentine's poems for pets. 
Help Mork and Mindy stay together this Valentine’s Day14 Feb 2012Two is the magic number on Valentine’s Day and a pair of special dogs at The Blue Cross in Northiam are appealing for an owner who will help them to stay tog 
Open your hearts to our muttley crew 13 Feb 2012At The Blue Cross, we believe there is someone for everyone. That’s why, this Valentine’s Day, we’re calling on people to open their hearts and homes to our slightly more unusual looking pets. 
Quick thinking by The Blue Cross saves Bella’s eye12 Feb 2012After a nasty accident, Bella the shih tzu was in serious danger of losing her eye but quick thinking by The Blue Cross meant we were able to save it. 
Five dogs find happy tales thanks to animal heroes12 Feb 2012One dog can be enough to keep most people’s hands full, so our hats are off to The Blue Cross animal heroes Margaret and Norm Greer, and their clan of five canines.
Homesick lurcher at The Blue Cross desperately needs new home 10 Feb 2012The Blue Cross is urgently appealing for a loving family for a dog who is desperately homesick.
The Blue Cross welcomes calls to introduce compulsory microchipping 09 Feb 2012The Blue Cross has welcomed cross-party calls to introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs. However we urge the government to remember that more still needs to be done to tackle irresponsible dog ownership. 
Cat survives after being found buried under snow09 Feb 2012A cat found collapsed underneath the snow has now been reunited with his owner after being cared for by The Blue Cross. 
Smallest victim of recession dumped with begging note08 Feb 2012The Blue Cross is seeing the hard-hitting impact of the recession on pet owners after a tiny hamster was dumped in sub-zero temperatures with a note begging someone to take care of her. 
Voldemog has found his Valentine07 Feb 2012Last Valentine’s Day, Charlie the cat’s unconventional looks meant he had been left on the shelf at The Blue Cross in Southampton. 
Puppy sisters find their Mr Darcy 06 Feb 2012Five homeless female puppies named after Pride and Prejudice’s Bennett sisters have been looking for their Mr Darcy, and four have found him just in time for Valentine's Day. 
Protect your pets during icy spell03 Feb 2012As temperatures dip below freezing this week, The Blue Cross warns pet owners to protect their animals from gritter salt and antifreeze. 
A little love goes a long way 02 Feb 2012When Dougal arrived at The Blue Cross he was in such bad condition that he was nearly bald. Now he looks like he just stepped out of a salon. 
Fresh start for cats abandoned at The Blue Cross 02 Feb 2012Two cold and hungry cats that turned up outside The Blue Cross one stormy night are now enjoying life in warm, happy homes.
Injured dog back on form thanks to The Blue Cross02 Feb 2012We’ve heard of footballers rupturing their cruciate but Blue Cross staff found themselves treating a dog with the same injury. Help mend a broken heart at The Blue Cross 02 Feb 2012Skipper’s little heart was broken when he found himself without a loving home.
The Blue Cross supports sweet itch month 01 Feb 2012To celebrate the launch of sweet itch month, The Blue Cross has issued some advice to horse owners to help them tackle the condition. 
Tiny heart op kitten saved by a whisker 01 Feb 2012A tiny stray kitten is recovering at The Blue Cross Victoria animal hospital in London after undergoing major chest surgery. Violet the kitten is the smallest ever animal to undergo this type of operation. 
Runners invited to join The Blue Cross London Marathon team 30 Jan 2012A fantastic opportunity has opened up for runners to join The Blue Cross Virgin London Marathon team. 
Government urged to act as innocent dogs are destroyed25 Jan 2012The Blue Cross is repeating its call for an urgent overhaul of the Dangerous Dogs Act after last night’s BBC documentary Death Row Dogs exposed the shocking failings of the law.
