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Lost dog reunited with owners after two years
A stray dog found collapsed and bleeding on London’s streets has been reunited with her family twenty miles away, two years after she went missing. (16 June 2009). 

The Blue Cross launches a new vet clinic for local pets in need
The Blue Cross has launched a new veterinary welfare clinic based at the animal adoption centre in West End, Southampton. The clinic will provide a charitable service for the pets of local residents on low incomes who struggle to afford private vets’ fees. (11 June 2009)

Wag Week success at Burford
The first Wag Week at Burford adoption centre (23 – 31 May 2009), was a great success with hundreds of people showing up from near and far to support the animals in our centre. (9 June 2009)

The Blue Cross wins the Petplan Charity Prize Draw
The Blue Cross in Burford, Oxfordshire has won a valuable donation of £500 from the UK’s leading pet insurance provider, Petplan. (5 June 2009)

Phoebe's Tea Party
Thanks to all who held or attended a Blue Cross Tea Party. This year, we had an amazing 800 people register to to take part! One heart-warming story that came through is about a nine-year-old girl who asked her friends to donate to her Tea 'birthday' Party, rather than bring her gifts. Read her story here. (5 June 2009)

Essential family guide to safety with dogs
People all over the UK own a dog and benefit from the love and companionship that they offer. But with recent headlines about the rise in so-called 'dangerous dogs' and dog attacks, how can we be sure they are safe around our children? (4 June 2009)

Molly’s on the mend
Do you remember Molly from our equine appeal? She came to us in a very poor state, she was malnourished and had an injury that resulted in the loss of her right eye. Click here to find out how she is getting on. (3 June 2009)

Vote for your favourite veterinary nurse
The Blue Cross, Britain’s pet charity, is calling for nominations from veterinary practices across the country for its Veterinary Nurse of the Year Award 2009. (1 June 2009)

Wildwoods riding centre make the most of our equine leaflets
The Blue Cross range of equine leaflets have been a successful tool in equine care for the Wildwoods riding centre. (14 May 2009)

Cheeky Charlie finds a home
Charlie, a cheeky little cat has found himself a home through his amusing antics. Watch him on video, as he manages to break his way into the food storage room at The Blue Cross adoption centre in Torbay. (11 May 2009)

Synergy Group raise money for The Blue Cross with an ironing challenge
Thanks to Synergy Group, recruitment, consulting and training specialists, who have offered their charitable support to the animals in our care. (11 May 2009)

The Blue Cross participates in Free Wills Month
If you are over the age of 55 and would like to opportunity to have your Will written for free by a solicitor, then make the most of Free Wills Month. (8 May 2009)

The Blue Cross launches ‘Fat Horse Slim’ at Badminton
Leading event riders at Badminton Horse Trials are backing a new campaign by The Blue Cross to raise awareness of the dangers of equine obesity. (7 May 2009)  

Thanks to Hill’s Pet Nutrition and pet owners
Pet owners have helped to donate more than £30,000 to the animals in our care through and on-pack promotion carried out by Hill’s. (30 April 2009)

Lord Soulsby wins animal welfare award
The annual J A Wight memorial award, sponsored by The Blue Cross, has this year been presented to Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of companion animal welfare. (3 April 2009)

Pony Club members receive Blue Cross equine welfare badge
The new Blue Cross equine welfare achievement badge has been awarded to five members of the Tiverton Hunt Pony Club. (2 April 2009)

Don't make a hot cross bunny this Easter
We all know that Easter is synonymous with the cuddly, furry little bunny. However, for rabbits this time of year isn’t all sweets and chocolates. Read on to find out how to ensure Britain's bunnies stay cool and calm this Easter. (1 April 2009)

The Blue Cross comes to teachers’ aid
Around half of all UK households own a pet, so The Blue Cross is teaming up with schools around the country to equip children with the knowledge they need to be safe around pets. (31 March 2009)

Celebrate national pet month
April is National Pet Month and The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Burford will be celebrating the joys of pet ownership. (30 March 2009)

Stow on the Wold welcomes Blue Cross shop in style
The charming, historic market town of Stow on the Wold in Gloucestershire has welcomed a new Blue Cross charity shop to its cobbled lanes. TV star, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen helped us open the shop in style. (30 March 2009)

Money saving tips for pet owners during the recession
In recent months, we've seen a marked increase in horses, cats, dogs and small animals being handed over to our centres due to financial reasons. To help you keep the costs of owning a pet down, we’ve recorded a petcast on money saving tips for pet owners. (5 March 2009)

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