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Apple, carrot and chicken ice pops for dogs

Keep your dog cool with this super simple recipe for them to enjoy on a warm, sunny day...

Camping with dogs

Camping with your dog this summer? Find out how to keep your dog safe and happy during your outdoor adventures, as well as what to pack.

Ice cubes for dogs

Can dogs have ice cubes? We're here to clear up any misinformation around the topic, and help you to keep your dog cool in the summer.

Support us

We rely on your support to carry out our work helping vulnerable pets and the people who love them. Here are the ways you can help today.

Rehoming

Rehome a pet

We find homes for unwanted cats, dogs, small pets and horses across the UK and our tailor-made service means we help each pet find the right person for them.

Blood in dog poo

Find out if blood in your dog's poo is anything to worry about with our advice.

Our campaign to end breed specific legislation

We know that the current law is ineffective and fails both dogs and people. We’re campaigning to change it, but we need pet lovers like you to help.

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - what is it?

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act, a dog that looks like an illegal type can be seized and killed based on looks alone.

Join our team

There are plenty of job and volunteering opportunities to work at Blue Cross, from volunteering roles to shop, office and veterinary careers around the UK.

Volunteer

We rely on our fantastic team of dedicated volunteers to help us all over the country, and we’d love for you to join us. If you’re for pets, we’re for you.

Steve Swift

Steve joined the Board in 2011. He has held a number of senior Commercial positions, and is a keen pet lover with dogs, cats and alpacas on his small holding.

Jeremy Stewart

Meet Blue Cross trustee, Jeremy Stewart. Jeremy has worked as a veterinary surgeon for the last 34 years, in both private practice and for charity.

Meet our Trustees: Clive Everest

Meet Blue Cross trustee Clive Everest. Clive is a qualified accountant and provides leadership and direction to the charity. Read more about Clive Everest.

Alison Forrestal

Alison joined the Board in January 2020 and is a member of the Commercial Committee and the Service Delivery Committee. Read about Alison Forrestal.

Niki Brooks-Coppard

Meet our Blue Cross Trustee, Niki Brooks-Coppard. Find out more about her role of Trustee and her passion for the welfare and care of animals.

Register at our animal hospitals

If you’re eligible, you can register at one of our animal hospitals online. You'll be asked to provide proof of benefit and need to re-register every year.

Petplan Charitable Trust

Petplan Charitable Trust has kindly supported Blue Cross for some 30 years. Our enormous thanks go to this Trust for its wonderful ongoing backing of Blue Cross.

Pets deserve better

Blue Cross is calling on the UK’s governments to urgently change legislation to protect the thousands of pets sold online each year.

Payroll giving

Payroll giving, sometimes known as workplace giving or give as you earn (GAYE), is a way of making regular donations to a charity directly from your pay.