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Blue Cross sets up shop in Stroud
Author Jilly Cooper helped to officially open the latest Blue Cross charity shop in Stroud, Gloucestershire on Thursday 17 July. (18 July 2008)

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. (17 July 2008)

Equine welfare award winners
The Blue Cross has presented its first Equine Welfare Awards to acknowledge the hard work of students towards the welfare of horses and ponies.
(8 July 2008)

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. (03 July 2008)

Spring 2008 Paw Draw winners
The winners of this year's Blue Cross Spring Paw Draw raffle have been chosen. (30 June 2008)

Companion animal interventions in therapeutic practice
The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) is a UK-based charity dedicated to understanding how interactions between people and companion animals can improve quality of life and well-being. SCAS has developed a new training course on animal-assisted therapy, one of very few available in the UK. (19 June 2008)

Launch of National Equine Welfare Protocol
The Blue Cross is one of a number of equine welfare organisations who have linked together to launch a National Equine Welfare Protocol. (16 June 2008)

Build a bear to help our pets
The Blue Cross has teamed up with the Build-A-Bear organisation to raise money for Blue Cross pets. Build-A-Bear turns teddy bears (and some doggie bears) into funds for a good cause through their stores across the world. (11 June 2008)

Horse and his groom awarded special training
Blue Cross horse Ryan and his riding groom Annalisa Burge have been selected by a leading dressage training group to participate in their prestigious dressage training programme during 2008. (9 June 2008)

Pets go to church for The Blue Cross
The Blue Cross saw animals of all shapes and sizes descend on St Mary’s church in Thirsk on Sunday 8 June for a special animal themed Sunday service. (9 June 2008)

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