Get help with the costs of pet care
When money is tight, pet care becomes more of a challenge.
Nobody should have to face the heartache of giving up their beloved pet just because they can’t afford to keep them.
Blue Cross offers support with vet care and pet food. We don’t just help dogs and cats. We help creatures great and small – from hamsters to horses. Here, we’ve collected all sources of help on one page.
How we helped last year
Pets fed for a day
Pets treated by our vets
Operations by our vets
Pet care on a budget
Our vets have useful advice on how you can cut costs while keeping your pet happy and healthy. See our tips.
Keep pets and people together
More people are coming to Blue Cross because they’re struggling with the costs of pet care. That's why we intend to expand our vet services. But we can't do it without your support.
Volunteer
If you can give the gift of time to help pets and people, view our volunteering roles today.
Volunteer
If you can give the gift of time to help pets and people, view our volunteering roles today.
Donate
Making a donation is quick and easy. Any amount you can give us will help change the lives of pets.
Donate
Making a donation is quick and easy. Any amount you can give us will help change the lives of pets.
Get involved
Fundraise for us, volunteer with pets and support our campaigns, there's so many ways to support vulnerable animals across the UK.
Get involved
Fundraise for us, volunteer with pets and support our campaigns, there's so many ways to support vulnerable animals across the UK.
Help from other pet charities
Here are several other charities that help pet owners on a low income:
- Cats Protection – helps with the costs of neutering your cat
- Dogs Trust – helps with the costs of vet care if you’re homeless
- PDSA – runs animal hospitals providing low-cost vet care if you're on benefits
- RSPCA – offers low-cost vet care if you live in a catchment area
Support from Blue Cross
Our pet food banks
Get food for your dog, cat or small pet.
Our pet food banks
Get food for your dog, cat or small pet.
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.
What if I need to give up my pet?
We know that sometimes people’s circumstances change and they can no longer look after their pet. At Blue Cross we never judge anyone for making the responsible decision to give up their animal and we’ll do what we can to help.
What if I need to give up my pet?
We know that sometimes people’s circumstances change and they can no longer look after their pet. At Blue Cross we never judge anyone for making the responsible decision to give up their animal and we’ll do what we can to help.
Pet bereavement and pet loss
Grieving for the loss of a pet can be a sad and difficult experience. If you need somebody to talk to, our free Pet Loss Support service is here.
Pet bereavement and pet loss
Grieving for the loss of a pet can be a sad and difficult experience. If you need somebody to talk to, our free Pet Loss Support service is here.