The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners.

Blue Cross news

Jilly Cooper helps Blue Cross set up shop in Stroud
Author Jilly Cooper officially opened the latest Blue Cross charity shop in Stroud, Gloucestershire on Thursday 17 July. 

Rescue dog sniffs out new career with the police
Theo, a homeless crossbreed dog taken in by our adoption centre in Southampton, has embarked on a new lease of life helping Dorset Police sniff out crime.


Register for Take Your Dog To Work Day 2008
The countdown to this year's event on Wednesday 17 September is now on. This year we are encouraging people to teach their dogs what we call The Blue Cross 'petiquette' – five simple steps to ensure good behaviour from your dog at work. 



Run the Royal Parks half marathon this October
We are encouraging animal lovers across the country to help needy pets and sign up for our running places in the first ever half marathon through central London on Sunday 12 October.

New CEO to take the reins at The Blue Cross
The Blue Cross has announced that it has appointed a new chief executive, Kim Hamilton. Ms Hamilton will take up the role on 1 September 2008, following the retirement of John Rutter after seven years in the driving seat.

Vote for your favourite veterinary nurse
The Blue Cross will present the annual BVNA Veterinary Nurse award at this year's BVNA Congress in October, and nominations are now welcome.

Building for the future at Thirsk and Southampton
The Blue Cross receives no funding from the government, so we are reliant on the generosity of animal lovers to help fund rebuilding projects like those at our Thirsk and Southampton adoption centres.

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