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  • Book one of our education talks!

    We offer schools and youth groups free education talks. Teach your students all about looking after pets with one of our trained education volunteers! Book now.

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    Our education volunteers with their dogs in a classroom
  • Was this dog thrown out of a car window?

    Sometimes it’s incredible how much a dog can still love people, despite what’s happened to them in the past. When Casey came to The Blue Cross she was underweight and missing bits of fur. We think she may have been thrown out of a moving car window.

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    Was this dog thrown out of a car window?
  • Losing a pet can be very hard. Sometimes it helps to share.

    Grieving for the loss of a pet, whether through death, parting or enforced separation, can be a sad and difficult experience.The Pet Bereavement Support Service can offer you support through a telephone and our email support line.

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    George the Great dane
  • The National Equine Health Survey is now open!

    The National Equine Health Survey is the only survey that looks at the general health of our horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in the UK. It aims to spot trends so that we can see the main problems affecting our equine friends in an effort to prevent them. Do the survey today:

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    NEHS now open!
  • The Blue Cross remembers the real war horses

    As the nation prepares to gather together in remembrance of all those who fought and died in war, The Blue Cross is encouraging people to remember the contribution of brave animals too.

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    The Blue Cross remembers the real war horses
  • Buy some bollox and help us to neuter more animals

    The Blue Cross has to turn away nine out of every ten Staffordshire bull terrier-types due to the sheer numbers of unwanted and abandoned bull breeds. We are trying to do something about that and for just £2 you can help us by supporting The Dog’s Bollox project today.

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    Tyson and his testicles
  • Veterinary Services – do you qualify?

    Find out if you qualify for our range of veterinary services...

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    vet nurses with a cat
  • All I want is a place to call home this Christmas

    Donate today to help animals like Rosie...

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    Rosie with an AWA

About The Blue Cross

We are a charity dedicated to improving the lives of sick and unwanted pets. At The Blue Cross we take in animals of all shapes and sizes, from hamsters to horses, and we find them loving new homes. We make sure thousands more get the veterinary treatment they need when their owners cannot afford to pay.

Owning an animal is one of the most rewarding things you can do and we’re here to champion both people and their pets. You can help us in lots of ways, like adopting an animal, volunteering your time or making a donation.