News archive - 2010
Looking for a news story? Have a look below to see all our stories from 2010, listed in chronological order. You can also use the search box at the top right of the page to find a particular story.
Birdie's above par after The Blue Cross finds him a home29 Dec 2010Playful cat Birdie’s feeling above par after he found a new home thanks to The Blue Cross. 
Blue Cross volunteer camps out in freezing weather to help needy animals28 Dec 2010A dedicated Blue Cross volunteer has gone above and beyond the call of duty by camping out in freezing conditions to be nearer to needy animals. 
Meet The Blue Cross guinea pig girls 27 Dec 2010Talk about a gaggle of girls – meet The Blue Cross’s guinea pig gang! 
'No room at the inn' mum rescued by The Blue Cross 26 Dec 2010A pregnant mum who was due to be put to sleep has been rescued by The Blue Cross. 
Piggy Peggy ends up at a Blue Cross hospital after gobbling yuletide log 24 Dec 2010A dog got more than she bargained for when she gobbled up a yuletide log – and ended up at a Blue Cross hospital. 
The Blue Cross shocked by tragic death of woman in dog attack24 Dec 2010The Blue Cross was shocked to hear of the death of a woman in London last night after being attacked by a mastiff dog. Ruby's having a gem of a Christmas thanks to The Blue Cross23 Dec 2010Ruby’s looking forward to a gem of a Christmas after The Blue Cross found her a new family. 
Knitty kitty!23 Dec 2010Are you a knitting fanatic? Can you whip up a Christmas jumper in a matter of hours? Well, we're calling on all those who are a whizz with wool to help warm up two interesting new residents! Merry Christmas from all of us here at The Blue Cross23 Dec 2010We have had a great year at The Blue Cross, so here's wishing you all a very happy Christmas! 
Dog thrown out with the rubbish at Christmas22 Dec 2010Dog thrown out with the rubbish at Christmas 
Dog reunited with his brother for Christmas thanks to The Blue Cross20 Dec 2010The Blue Cross has made a dog’s Christmas wish come true after he was reunited with his long-lost brother. 
Exciting future for The Blue Cross as new site identified16 Dec 2010Suffolk’s pets and their owners will be celebrating this Christmas as The Blue Cross animal charity revealed exciting new plans to help more animals than ever before in the region. The Blue Cross reveals top 10 Christmas dangers16 Dec 2010The Blue Cross is warning owners of the top 10 dangers to animals over the festive season.
The Blue Cross calls for Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act to be repealed 15 Dec 2010The Blue Cross is calling for the right changes to be made to the Dangerous Dogs Act to ensure it is effective. 
The Blue Cross finds home for miracle Christmas kitten15 Dec 2010A poorly stray kitten who wandered through a cat flap looking for shelter last Christmas Day has a home of her own this year thanks to The Blue Cross. 
The Blue Cross hoping to work some Harry Potter magic for homeless dog Dobby10 Dec 2010The Blue Cross is hoping to work some Harry Potter magic for a homeless dog called Dobby. 
The Blue Cross needs homes for deserving companion horses09 Dec 2010The Blue Cross is urging horse owners to give a second chance in life to a deserving companion horse. 
The Blue Cross urges pet owners to stay safe this winter08 Dec 2010The Blue Cross is urging animal owners to stay safe this winter. Cold weather and festive celebrations can bring dangers both inside and outside your home. Last month a man died trying to rescue his dog from a freezing river and sadly this isn’t an isolated incident.
Sixteen years in loving home for Blue Cross dog Tizz06 Dec 2010A dog rehomed by The Blue Cross has celebrated 16 years in her loving home. 
'Houdini' rabbits looking for special home 05 Dec 2010The Blue Cross is looking for a special home for two escape artist rabbits 
Blue Cross warning after pet scam reports03 Dec 2010The Blue Cross is urging people to be vigilant when buying a pet after hearing reports of online scams. 
Blue Cross education dogs up for award02 Dec 2010Two Blue Cross education dogs are up for a top canine award. 
George's Christmas wish 01 Dec 2010Poor George was in a terrible state when he was brought to us. Will you help us make all his wishes come true? 
Kitten escapes ‘mew-bend’ cat-astrophe with help from The Blue Cross29 Nov 2010The Blue Cross nursed a kitten back to health after it was flushed down the loo. The Blue Cross welcomes the publication of responses to DEFRA dangerous dogs consultation25 Nov 2010We have welcomed the publication of the responses to the DEFRA dangerous dogs consultation released today.