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Puppy Betty lying in front of a radiator on red and blue blankets

Rehoming Story

Puppy abandoned in cardboard box before Christmas

Bernard and his siblings in the centre's puppy pushchair

Rehoming Story

Puppy born homeless has first Christmas in loving home

Kitten Yoda sat on the knee of one of the Hertfordshire team members enjoying a fuss

Veterinary Story

Christmas miracle for tiny sick kitten

Kitten Widget being held by Blue Cross team member

Rehoming Story

Kittens rejected by mum are raised by Blue Cross

Pickle staring into camera

Rehoming Story

Fate changed for deaf puppy

Poorly Osho looking to camera with one eye and holding a toy in his paws

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One-eyed scrap yard kitten on the mend

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Karma’s fortunes turned around

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Halloween kittens among influx of homeless litters

Sherman on a cream carpet looking to the camera

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Loveable dachshund helps other dogs in need

James and Chewbie sitting together on a log beside a river

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Joy after puppy scam heartbreak

Rocky in Amanda's arms looking to camera

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Rocky is a little fighter

Kadie lying on a bed looking round the corner of a table

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Dogs rehomed after losing beloved owner

Kitten Gemini looking at camera

Rehoming Story

Blue Cross inundated with pregnant cats and kittens in need

Doolittle stood in a field looking at camera

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Struggling foal walks with ease after surgery

Grey and white kitten Ian looking to camera with little ginger tabby Sid beside him

Tiny frail kitten gets adoptive mum and brother

Black Labrador puppy sitting and looking at the camera

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From puppy scam pawn to prized pet

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