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Blue Cross joins calls for better EU-wide pet welfare

Blue Cross has joined with animal welfare organisations from across the EU to call for an end to puppy smuggling and commercial pet breeding.

Warning after kitten gets stuck in rat trap

Blue Cross is warning pet owners about the dangers of pest control after a kitten got stuck in a rat trap. Read Bing's story.

Blue Cross calls for review on air guns after rise in injured cats

After cat gun injuries nearly doubled in a year, Blue Cross is urging stricter rules on air gun sales to protect pets from serious harm.

Dumped in a sealed box and left alone – now these cats and kittens need homes

Six kittens and cats who survived being left inside a sealed box with few air holes and are now looking for loving homes. Read their story.

Appeal to rehome one pet an hour gets celeb suppawt

Our new appeal to rehome one pet an hour by the end of the year has won celebrity support from Stacey Solomon. Read more today.

Taking care of the future

Missing cat reunited with owner after a year

A cat who went missing over a year ago has been reunited with his owner thanks to Blue Cross. Read Denzil's story with Blue Cross.

Her kittens have flown the nest – now Hetty needs a home

Hetty was dumped in a box with her kittens outside a vet clinic. Now safe in Blue Cross care, her kittens are rehomed, but Hetty still needs a home.

Rescued from beneath a building – now this kitten is in safe hands

A dramatic rescue has saved the life of a tiny kitten who became trapped beneath a building at the busy Felixstowe docks. Read Bobby's story.

Tubby tabby jumps through hoops to shed the pounds

A tubby tabby cat has been learning to jump through hoops in a bid to slim down while he waits to find a new home. Read Bumble's story.

Big boned Bumble – the cat jumping through hoops to shed the pounds

A tubby cat has been learning to jump through hoops to slim down while he waits to find a new home at the Blue Cross rehoming centre in Torbay

Giant rabbit abandoned with just a note to tell his tale

A giant rabbit is now in safe hands after being abandoned in a box with a note from owners saying they couldn’t afford his vet bill.

Journalist’s lasting legacy will give pets a happier future

Journalist John Chittock has left a generous legacy of £10,000 to Blue Cross so we can help abandoned and unwanted pets have a happy future.

Grave concern over exotic pet trade after bearded dragons dumped in cemetery

Two bearded dragons are safe after being abandoned in a graveyard. One, nicknamed Teddy, was found in Margravine Cemetery and taken to our hospital.

Bearded dragons dumped in cemetery fuel concerns about exotic pet trade

Two bearded dragons are safe after being abandoned in a graveyard. One, nicknamed Teddy, was found in Margravine Cemetery and taken to our hospital.

Pull your socks up, Chaos!

A greedy dog has been asked to pull his socks up over his taste for clothing. Chaos needed surgery to remove the sock from his gut.

Blue Cross declares a kitten crisis

Blue Cross has declared a kitten crisis in Cumbria after already taking in a third more kittens this year compared to 2014.

It’s officially Generation Pet

A new generation of animal lovers are delaying parenthood and choosing pet ownership instead, a new survey from Blue Cross has revealed.

Lucky escape for curious kitten after window fall

Ten-week-old kitten Pippy is recovering at Blue Cross Torbay after needing vet care following a fall from a first-floor window.

From homeless hound to police pooch – rescue dog is tailing criminals after qualifying as sniffer dog

A rescue dog has gone to top of the class after qualifying as police dog, trained to sniff out drugs, cash and weapons. Read Charlie's story.