We promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership so that every pet will enjoy a healhty life in a happy home.
Click on any of our campaigns above to find out how we're working to create a better future for pets.
Our campaign to end breed specific legislation
This is why Blue Cross is calling on the government to repeal breed specific legislation. Section one of the...
Link in the chain
A one-day conference focussing on the benefits and barriers to pet ownership.
Work out like a dog
Work Out Like A Dog is the world’s first exercise class in which humans exclusively perform exercises normally...
Safe play: your dog and visiting children
Play video Over 70 per cent of dog owners will be minding young relatives or the children of friends more than...
The online market place; an argument for self regulation
In partnership with the EU Dog & Cat Alliance and the European Commission, Blue Cross hosts a conference...
Cats get a paw on the property ladder
Blue Cross has launched the world’s first ever estate agent selling properties for cats. Georgian manors, quaint...
Make your New Year’s resolution to live like a pet
Pets are the ultimate lifestyle gurus for humans and may be more effective at motivating people to achieve their...
Pets deserve better
Blue Cross is calling on the UK’s governments to urgently change legislation to protect the thousands of pets...
National Equine Health Survey
NEHS is the only survey that looks at the general health of our horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in the UK.
One Click Away: An investigation into the online sale of exotic animals as pets
As a worrying new report reveals the huge scale of unsuitable and potentially dangerous animals widely available...
Pet theft is on the rise
Dog theft is on the rise – and we want to stop thieves in their tracks Dog theft is on the rise for the fourth...
RespectaBULL
Our Blue Cross experts are here to guide you through the everyday aspects of owning a bull breed dog.
Neutering campaign
When dogs and cats aren’t neutered, their unwanted puppies and kittens are often left to suffer.
Parks for pets
Join our new campaign to help keep open spaces and parks places that pets and people can all enjoy.
Pet nup
Blue Cross Pet Nup: the pet equivalent of a pre-nuptial agreement, but with pet welfare at its heart
Pets at Work
Did you know that having well behaved pets in the workplace would lead to employees taking less days off sick...
Manifesto
Real progress has been made on animal welfare – but we can’t stop now. Much more needs to be done.
Do you know a pet hero?
Do you want to see your pet hero in a London exhibition? Tell us why they should win the Blue Cross Medal 2020!...
Fat Horse Slim
A killer disease is quietly spreading through the horse population of the United Kingdom and the disease is...
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - what is it?
More information on the background to our #endBSL campaign
Care homes pet policies
Blue Cross is calling on all elderly care homes to have a clear pet policy in place, after our research found...
Unpicking the Knots
Buying a pet in the UK is a postcode lottery and the welfare of thousands of pets being bred and sold is at risk...
What Lies Ahead: The Future of Pet Welfare Legislation
**SOLD OUT*** The conference has now taken place. When Wednesday 30 November 9.00am to 5.00pm Where Smeaton Room...
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