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Our stories

Kennel staff feed dogs cared for at Blue Cross kennels in Blackheath during the Second World War

​Remembering the animals of the Second World War

Rafiki the horse

Neglected Rafiki turns new owner's life around

Dog Blossom gets a fuss from her loving new owner

​In full bloom

Juicy Lucy munches on grass in her new home

After walking the long road to recovery, Juicy Lucy's standing tall

Photo of kitten Squirrel with food all around her chops

Always there in a kitten crisis

Photo of dog Annie playing with a toy

Sun comes out for orphan Annie

Dog Toffee in her new home

Sweet success

Photo of Timmy, a black cat with large, protruding canine teeth

Cat Timmy finds fang-tastic home at last

Tinkerbell on bed

Fairytale ending for Tinkerbell

Dog Frankie from Southampton rehoming centre

Blue Cross dog catches cigarette smugglers in airport arrest

Dog Albi at Victoria animal hospital

Spinal surgery success for Albi after death-defying road dash

A springer spaniel called Willow lying clover filled in the grass on sunny day

Bladder op gives spring back to spaniel

Golden rabbit with a small, brown kit next to a food bowl

Homeless rabbits get second chance

Brown and black spaniel puppy looks straight into the camera

Lilly's story

Puppy found wandering on a busy road

Puppy found wandering on a busy road

Tan puppy wearing orange collar next to black and tan puppy brother. Both are sitting up, looking to camera and are being gently held by a Blue Cross team member wearing a navy tshirt.

Saved from the brink

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