About Blue Cross
Blue Cross is an animal welfare charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets, and the people who love them, since 1897.
Why we're here
Pets change lives. We change theirs.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them.
Pets change people’s lives. They reduce feelings of loneliness, bring joy and laughter, and keep people healthy and happy. Our aim as an animal welfare charity is to ensure pets enjoy a good quality of life at all times.
Our values make us what we are - compassionate, courageous, inclusive.
Building on our heritage
We’ve helped sick, injured and homeless
pets since 1897. We introduced the
horse-drawn ambulance to London, opened
the first animal hospital and pioneered the
use of animal behaviourists. View our history.
Our purpose is to help pets and people thrive
together. We aim to protect vulnerable pets,
speak out for them and help those who care for
them. We show the world how to treat pets with
dignity and compassion. Join our campaigns.
What we do to help
Our expert services
Blue Cross provides veterinary care, offers expert behavioural help and finds loving homes for pets in need. We also offer pet advice to owners, keep pets and people together with our pet food banks and aim to look after surviving pets when their owners pass away.
Veterinary
We care for sick and injured pets when their family can’t afford private veterinary treatment.
Veterinary
We care for sick and injured pets when their family can’t afford private veterinary treatment.
Rehome a pet
We find new, caring homes for homeless cats, dogs, small pets and horses across the UK. Find out about our rehoming process and why you should adopt a pet.
Rehome a pet
We find new, caring homes for homeless cats, dogs, small pets and horses across the UK. Find out about our rehoming process and why you should adopt a pet.
Pet Loss Support
Grieving for the loss of a pet can be difficult. Talk to somebody at our free Pet Loss Support service.
Pet Loss Support
Grieving for the loss of a pet can be difficult. Talk to somebody at our free Pet Loss Support service.
Our impact in 2025
Pets helped by our veterinary services
Pets helped by our rehoming teams
People reached through education
Support across the country
Blue Cross services are available across the UK:
56 charity shops
12 rehoming centres
4 animal hospitals
How we work
Keeping ourselves accountable
We are committed to responsible ways of working as well as animal welfare. Our board of trustees oversees our executive team to ensure we meet our commitments each financial year. We celebrate our diverse talents at every level.
Planning for the future
We’ve achieved so much but we have ambitions to increase the numbers of people and pets we help. We plan to extend the reach of our vet services, rehoming teams and Pet Loss Support service across the UK. See our vision for the future.
Celebrity ambassadors and supporters
Our ambassadors and supporters inspire and encourage more people to play an active role in saving pet's lives. Learn more about their commitment to helping us achieve our goals.
