​Appeal to rehome one pet an hour gets celeb suppawt

Our new appeal to rehome one pet an hour by the end of the year has won celebrity support from Stacey Solomon.

The TV presenter and singer has given her backing to the campaign just as we launch our new TV advert and call on the public to help change the story for even more sick and homeless pets.

Animal lover Stacey says: “I am so pleased to be helping highlight Blue Cross’s #suppawt appeal and goal to rehome one pet an hour before the end of 2015, as this is a cause very close to my heart.

“I’ve been lucky enough to see behind the scenes of one of its rehoming centres where pets who had, for various reasons, found themselves without a loving home - I wanted to take them all home with me!  All pets deserve nothing less than to be cared for in a happy, healthy home so join me and show your #suppawt!”

We’re encouraging the public – and their pets – to show their support on social media by sharing photos of pets and owners giving each other a ‘paw bump’ and using #suppawt.

Steve Goody, Blue Cross Deputy Chief Executive, said: “More and more pets are arriving at Blue Cross because they have been abandoned or their owners can no longer look after them. Last year we helped over 8,000 pets through our rehoming centres, so this September we are focussing our efforts on spreading the message for pets in need.  

“We are really pleased that Stacey is helping us and, with her assistance and the public’s #suppawt, we can ensure our doors are always open to pets that need us.”

To help spread the word, simply share a paw bump picture with your pet using #suppawt. Those who want to donate can text BAXTER to 70907 and donate £5 (texts are charged at standard UK rates).