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New CEO to take the reins at The Blue Cross
The Blue Cross has announced that it has appointed a new chief executive, Kim Hamilton. Ms Hamilton will take up the role on 1 September 2008, following the retirement of John Rutter after seven years in the driving seat. (03 July 2008)

Spring 2008 Paw Draw winners
The winners of this year's Blue Cross Spring Paw Draw raffle have been chosen. (30 June 2008)

Companion animal interventions in therapeutic practice
The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) is a UK-based charity dedicated to understanding how interactions between people and companion animals can improve quality of life and well-being. SCAS has developed a new training course on animal-assisted therapy, one of very few available in the UK. (19 June 2008)

Launch of National Equine Welfare Protocol
The Blue Cross is one of a number of equine welfare organisations who have linked together to launch a National Equine Welfare Protocol. (16 June 2008)

Build a bear to help our pets
The Blue Cross has teamed up with the Build-A-Bear organisation to raise money for Blue Cross pets. Build-A-Bear turns teddy bears (and some doggie bears) into funds for a good cause through their stores across the world. (11 June 2008)

Horse and his groom awarded special training
Blue Cross horse Ryan and his riding groom Annalisa Burge have been selected by a leading dressage training group to participate in their prestigious dressage training programme during 2008. (9 June 2008)

Pets go to church for The Blue Cross
The Blue Cross saw animals of all shapes and sizes descend on St Mary’s church in Thirsk on Sunday 8 June for a special animal themed Sunday service. (9 June 2008)

Remembering your pet
The Blue Cross pet memorial service provides a helpful and comforting way of remembering and commemorating the life of an animal. (29 May 2008)

Welfare clinic helps pets in Devon
The Blue Cross is launching a new veterinary welfare clinic based at the animal adoption centre in Tiverton on 3 June 2008. The clinic will provide a charitable service for the pets of local residents on means tested benefits and low incomes who struggle to afford private vets' fees. (20 May 2008)

Brits love their tea as much as their pets
Dogs of all shapes and sizes were on their best behaviour today while ‘taking tea’ at the prestigious Oxo Tower restaurant on London’s South Bank to celebrate the start of the UK’s biggest Tea Party in aid of needy pets. (14 May 2008)

Dogs with waggiest tails wanted
The Blue Cross has organised a fun dog show in conjunction with British Waterways on Sunday 1 June to help raise money towards the Thirsk adoption centre appeal. (2 May 2008)

Lending a paw for the Royal Parks Half Marathon
We are encouraging animal lovers across the country to help needy pets and sign up for our running places in the first ever half marathon through central London on Sunday 12 October. (1 May 2008)

Dog cheats death in dual carriageway drama
A Blue Cross animal ambulance driver undertook a dramatic dog rescue last week when she spotted a dog dangerously dodging traffic on the high-speed A312 near Feltham, Middlesex. (1 May 2008)

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	Cat in line for bravery award
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	Quarantine free pet travel on the up
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	Family convicted of neglecting pet health
	A Shoreham family has been found guilty of failing to provide adequate care for 17 pets. Worthing Magistrates Court banned Sheila Hocking, 64, and her children Richard, 29, and Rosetta, 25, f >>>

	Horse killed in strangling incident
	Police are calling on members of the public to provide any information they may have on a fatal horse incident at a Hampshire field. The corpse of a black and white filly was discovered last >>>

	Young offenders help build pet memorial
	Young offenders in Buckley have built a pet memorial as part of work undertaken with the supervision of probation staff. Previously unused land next to Bistre Parish Church has been turned in >>>

	Cat rescued from 18 hour power line ordeal
	A cat in a Wiltshire village was rescued after spending 18 hours grabbing on to high voltage power lines. A passer-by spotted the cat, named Freddy, while it was suspended 25 feet in the air >>>

	Mother and daughter banned for docking tails
	A mother and daughter have been banned from keeping animals for five years after being caught docking the tails of boxer puppies. Watford Magistrates Court convicted Sylvia Elliott and her d >>>

	Abandoned dog becomes national champion
	A dog that was abandoned by a woman in Wroxham, Norwich, has gone on to take an esteemed title in a national agility competition. Just two years after Demon the Australian Kelpie/Jack Russell >>>