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Terrified former pet shop pup finds happy forever home

Scampi, a timid pup from a pet shop, overcame early neglect with Blue Cross's help and found a loving home, thriving with his new owner.

World’s first donation-powered Christmas tree will illuminate needy pets’ lives

A puppy and a horse have switched on the first of the lights on the world’s only donation-powered Christmas tree, which will help Blue Cross pets.

Kitten’s big appetite leaves him fighting for his life

A brave kitten named Blue fights for his life after swallowing a needle and thread. Emergency surgery helps him recover and find a new home.

Nervous rescue cob finds her feet as a dressage diva

Winter horse scene Christmas cards will raise money for Blue Cross

Christmas cards featuring a beautiful painting of horses on a winter’s hill are being sold to raise money for animals in need this festive season.

Blue Cross welcomes Efra report but says more can be done

Blue Cross has long called for stronger pet welfare laws. Efra’s latest report is a good step, but we believe the government can still go further.

Daily Telegraph chooses Blue Cross for their Christmas charity appeal

Daily Telegraph selects Blue Cross for its Christmas charity appeal, raising awareness and funds for homeless, sick and injured pets across the UK.

"Your pet has gone to live on a farm" is top little white lie

Blue Cross research has revealed the most popular little white lies parents tell to their children. Read the top white lies told to children.

Rescue cob jumps for joy in his new life

Blue Cross saves poorly kitten's vision

Blue Cross restores vision in poorly kittens through expert veterinary care and compassion. Learn how we helped this kitten to see again.

I’M FELINE GOOD: first ever at-home meditation video featuring homeless cats

Relax with kitties. Blue Cross’s first guided at‑home cat meditation using real homeless cats to soothe your mind and spotlight rescue care.

Dodson & Horrell to feed Blue Cross homeless horses

Blue Cross is delighted that horse feed specialists Dodson & Horrell have committed to supply food for all our horses and ponies.

Bunnies are better together

Blue Cross disappointed at Scottish government animal welfare backtrack and shock collar decision

Blue Cross is disappointed by Scotland’s new animal welfare law, which allows tail docking and fails to ban cruel collars fully. Read more today.

It’s only skin deep: Staffies are the most unwanted dog breed, rejected because of unfair reputation

Staffies at Blue Cross centres have been ‘posing’ as different dogs in the hope prospective owners will see past their breed’s unfair reputation.

A third of horses recorded with health problems are lame reveals horse survey NEHS

Blue Cross NEHS survey reveals 1 in 3 horses with health issues are lame, highlighting growing concerns over equine welfare and lameness in UK horses.

Do More for Scotland’s Animals, says Blue Cross

Blue Cross helped bring MSPs together (Thursday 29 September) to debate how the lives of animals in Scotland can be improved in the next five years.

All care homes should have a pet policy says Blue Cross

Blue Cross urges all UK care homes to adopt clear pet policies, as “pet friendly” rules are often vague, causing confusion and distress for residents.

Blue Cross joins others to call for action on illegal EU dog and cat trade

Blue Cross joined animal welfare groups across Europe on Tuesday 27 September to urge an EU-wide action plan against the illegal dog and cat trade.

Blue Cross extremely concerned by lack of government action on greyhound racing

Blue Cross is extremely concerned by the government’s response to our calls to make better welfare regulations for greyhounds a legal requirement.