Sometimes love is hard to find

For many different reasons, there are unfortunate pets that don’t find permanent homes. Every pet we look after has so much love to give, and deserves that chance to be able to share it. Please show these pets your love by giving a gift today. Give a donation now. 

Blue Cross news

Blue Cross statement on dangerous dog legislation review

The Blue Cross animal charity welcomes the consultation on dangerous dog laws announced by Defra today. The charity regularly advises government on animal welfare issues and has been calling for a review of the dangerous dog legislation.

Parliamentary support for rights of older pet owners

A campaign to allow older people to keep their pets when they go into residential care or sheltered housing has been given a welcome boost. The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), which works in partnership with The Blue Cross, started Pets for Life to highlight the plight suffered by many older people in Britain who are forced to give up their pets.

Holly is still waiting for a new home! Can you help?

Holly is a gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgeback x. She just over a year old and has been at the centre for quite some time. She is desperate to find a new home with some people who will love her and play with her! She is playful and strong and love to run. Can you help Holly with a new home? Or could any of our other pets be right for your home?

Twitch the cat

Snoopy the rabbit

Orrie the horse

View our current appeals

We help almost 100 000 pets a year through our adoption centres and animal hospitals. Without The Blue Cross thousands of healthy pets would be put to sleep. View our current appeals and help make a difference.