Muffin looks for love again after owner's death
An elderly cat is searching for a loving home after the only owner he has ever known passed away. Muffin, 14,...
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Sick stray kittens find homes after months of life-saving treatment
Two kittens with one of the worst cases of a life-threatening stomach parasite that Blue Cross has ever seen are...
Unwanted dog becomes hero assistance pet
Pets bring their owners happiness in all kinds of ways – but for Judith Margolis, Blue Cross rescue dog Fudge is...
Sweet Angel thrives after miracle survival
A starving guinea pig found abandoned in a flat has been nursed back to health and found a loving home by Blue...
The gift of love is the very best of all for Bandit
When 81-year-old Maureen Lenehan was turned away from a pet rescue centre for being “too old” to rehome a dog,...
Pony saved from the backseat of a car thrives in new home
Gary was in a sorry state when he arrived at Blue Cross. Tiny and terrified, Gary was just a helpless young foal...
Lonely lurcher finds loving home after a year of rehabilitation
A terrified lurcher, who spent almost a year with Blue Cross learning to overcome her fears, has finally found a...
Unbreakable bond to mend shattered hearts
Sometimes in life, two paths cross at just the right time. And for Ross Southwood and his Blue Cross rescue dog...
Abandoned cob becomes winning show horse
(Above: Jack before and now (credit: Sheila Henry)) An abandoned fly grazing cob has qualified for a prestigious...
Pet hero medal winner ‘saved owner’s life’
“There’s a term that’s sometimes used to describe depression, and that’s the ‘black dog’. It’s like having one...
Meet the volunteer and her giant dog educating the pet owners of the future
When Julia Hamilton rescued an abused Akita who later died from the injuries inflicted on him, she was desperate...
Leaving a sad past behind
Last Christmas Poppy was a shadow of the happy, outgoing dog she is today. After being found abandoned as a...
Fairytale ending for stray husky Cinders
Neglected husky Cinders is looking forward to a fairytale Christmas in a loving home after waiting nearly a year...
Festive pup brings Christmas joy to family
A young dog born at Blue Cross last December is all set to bring yuletide joy to his family as he spends his...
Perfect companions
Companionship has the power to transform lives and in the case of Flora and her owner, that couldn’t be any...
Tiny ponies with the power to change lives
For ponies so small, Dame Maggie and Princess Rose have had an enormous impact on many lives. Maggie comforting...