We change lives. For pets, for people, for life.
We’re a charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets, and the people who love them, since 1897. Blue Cross is here for pets and people throughout their lifetimes, whenever they need us.
Our goal is a world where all pets enjoy a happy and healthy life and more people experience the joy of pets.
Rehoming
We find new, caring homes for pets who have been made homeless.
Veterinary
We care for sick and injured pets when their family can’t afford private treatment.
Behaviour
We provide behavioural expertise so that pets, and their people, can live healthy, happy lives.
Education
We develop knowledge, and shift attitudes and behaviour, to improve welfare and quality of life for all pets and the people who love them.
Pet loss
Pet Loss Support
We support people struggling to cope with the loss of a much-loved pet.
When you play you’ll help Blue Cross pets like…
Tommo
Tommo was in a bad way when he was found wandering alone at a horse fair. He had conjunctivitis in both eyes and a large wound on his hindquarters. He received treatment at the fair before being taken to Blue Cross to continue being treated. Our team worked with Tommo daily to build his confidence and prepare him for his next chapter.
Pickle
Poor Pickle came to us with a fractured skull and jaw after her head was accidentally shut in a door when playtime went wrong. We gave her the expert veterinary care she needed and found the sweet kitten a loving new home once she was better.
Martha
Miracle puppy Martha was the sole survivor of a traumatic birth, leaving her vulnerable and alone. We took her in and gave her round-the-clock care including hand feeding. It was touch and go for a while, but thankfully she pulled through and is now enjoying city life in her new home.
Tabitha and Cleo
Found abandoned in a cardboard box in a park, rabbits Tabitha and Cleo must have been terrified. Initially they were very nervous, but after some gentle one-on-one time with a lovely fosterer, they found their confidence. And now they’ve now found their perfect home together.
In 2025...
8,138
pets helped by our rehoming and fostering services
6,988
total behaviour interventions
25,414
pets helped by our veterinary services
29,338
calls, emails and webchats answered by our Pet Loss Support service
123,088
people reached through our education services
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We are committed to making your donations go as far as possible. For every £1 invested in fundraising we received £7.44 in vital funds to change lives for pets and their people in 2025
