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Problematic pet behaviour sees concerns over aversive training methods

Claire Stallard, Animal Behaviourist, explains why we must ban the sale and use of electric shock collars and other aversive devices on pets.

UK's loneliest degu finds love

A downhearted degu has found a new soulmate after an appeal to find the lonely rodent a match. Read more on Greg's story with Blue Cross.

Blue Cross caring for group of baby guinea pigs

Blue Cross Tiverton is caring for baby guinea pigs after an owner’s mix-up. One “female” guinea pig turned out to be male, leading to surprise births.

Blue Cross and the Scottish SPCA to partner

Two of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities have today announced plans to work in partnership to better support people and pets in urgent need.

New Chief Operating Officer appointment for Blue Cross

Kelly Grellier becomes COO at Blue Cross after leading the charity’s new rehoming approach, service design, and strategic business planning.

Border Collie Mae crowned Wales’ Most Loyal Pet

Border Collie Mae crowned Wales’ Most Loyal Pet — a celebration of companionship, mental‑wellbeing & the powerful bond with pets.

Miracle Marie: Kitten weighing less than half a kilo defies the odds to survive

A kitten who vets feared was days from death has defied the odds to survive and is thriving in her new home thanks to the care of Blue Cross.

Kitten found abandoned in laundry basket in middle of road finds new home thanks to Blue Cross

A kitten dumped in the middle of the road in an old laundry basket has found a loving new home thanks to pet charity Blue Cross.

Vets issue warning after saving life of puppy who swallowed whole facemask

Blue Cross is warning dog owners to be vigilant after a Cavalier King Charles puppy narrowly avoided death after swallowing a fabric facemask.

Puppy at death's door after swallowing face mask

Skuldoggery: A warning to others after pet author falls victim to online puppy scam

Lockdowns have spiked pet demand, with 34% planning to adopt. Blue Cross warns of rising prices, unscrupulous breeders, and dog thefts.

Marie the miracle kitten

Days from death and weighing less than a kilo, Marie the kitten went on to make an extraordinary recovery to enjoy her first Christmas in a loving new home.

Abandoned rabbits in search for homes

Two rabbits found abandoned outside a school on one of the coldest nights of the year so far are in search of warm, loving homes. Read their story.

Flea warning after cat shaved

Blue Cross is warning pet owners against DYI treatments after a shaved cat with fleas arrived at our doors. Find out more at Blue Cross.

'Goodbye my friend': A story of pet loss

A touching story of pet loss: how one woman’s grief over her cat Max led her to help others through the Blue Cross Pet Loss Support service.

Nigel Owens MBE helps to find Wales’ most loyal Pet

Rugby referee Nigel Owens MBE joins Blue Cross to find Wales’ most loyal pet supporting owners or communities through the pandemic.

Blue Cross calls for people to ditch fireworks this NYE, as horse owners reveal extent of suffering

Blue Cross is urging people not to let off any fireworks this New Year’s Eve, as horse owners lay bare the extent of suffering for horses.

Blue Cross calls for people to ditch fireworks this NYE, as pet owners reveal extent of suffering

Blue Cross is urging people not to let off any fireworks this New Year’s Eve, as horse owners lay bare the extent of suffering for pets.

NYE Fireworks

As a difficult year for everyone comes to a close, here at Blue Cross we understand people will be wanting to celebrate new hope for 2021 this winter.

Wales’ most loyal pet 2020

We crown Wales’ Most Loyal Pet as part of competition.