For journalists looking for more information, please browse our media centre
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 Marys 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 Londons South Bank to celebrate the start of the UKs 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)
Blue Cross news archive - 2008
Blue Cross news archive - 2007
Blue Cross news archive - 2006
Blue Cross news archive - 2005