Archive for The Blue Cross
The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.
Cassie – 1 year old female Labrador Cross
Cassie is a Labrador Retriever cross female dog who was found as a stray, she is about 1 year old. She is an active dog who will benefit from ongoing training in her new home. She loves the company of people and other dogs so could live with an older dog who can teach her how to behave! She would not be able to live with cats but could live in an active home with teenagers.
For further details please contact The Blue Cross in Hertfordshire by telephoning 01438 832232. Address: The Blue Cross, Kimpton Bottom, Nr Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU.
7Aug2008 | The Blue Cross | READ MORETango – 18 month old male Siberian Husky Cross
Tango is a lively 18 month old male Siberian Husky cross. He is looking for an experienced owner who will be able to channel his enthusiasm into training as he needs lots of mental stimulation.
For further details please contact The Blue Cross in Hertfordshire by telephoning 01438 832232. Address: The Blue Cross, Kimpton Bottom, Nr Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU.
5Aug2008 | The Blue Cross | READ MOREChutney – 3 year old male Cross-Breed
This is Chutney, and as you can see he is a gorgeous 3 year old male medium sized cross-breed. He came to us as a stray, and looked as if he had the World on his shoulders. Chutney is underweight, had a dull coat, and a few scars over his body, so we can only guess at the hard existence he might have had previously.
Chutney was wary of us at first, but once he understood that we wanted to help and be kind to him, he started to relax, and has shown us lots of affection and trust! While he has been with us we have discovered quite abit about him, he enjoys his walks, food, toys, chews, and loves nothing more than lots of cuddles!
Chutney will bond closely with a new owner, and will be a very loving companion.
He has a mischievous side to his nature, which is only starting to surface, so we think he will have bags of character in a new home. He would be best suited to a home without cats or small animals. He is good aound dogs and could possibly live with another dog pending an introduction, although he would benefit from having all of the attention to himself!
He will be suited to a home without children, but could live with sensible teenagers that would be sensitive towards him. Ideally Chutney will need owners around for most of the day, and not routinely left for more than 4 hours.
For further details please contact The Blue Cross in Lewknor by telephoning 01844 355293. Address: The Blue Cross, London Road, Lewknor, Oxon, OX49 5RY.
5Aug2008 | The Blue Cross | READ MOREMaxwell – 10 year old male Labrador Cross
Masterful Maxwell is a wonderful 10 year old black Labrador cross. He came into the Centre due to his owners moving into new accommodation that would not allow dogs. Maxwell is still highly active in his twilight years. He loves his long walks in the countryside, which includes lots of games with his favourite toys. Maxwell also likes to relax with a nice groom which allows him to enjoy a little extra fuss!
Maxwell is a very calm and well mannered dog and as he is slightly older he would prefer a quieter home where he can spend the rest of his autumn days. Being so gentle Maxwell could live with older children and also another suitably matched dog.
Maxwell would be a magical first time companion for a family who enjoys the outdoors too. In the right home Maxwell will prove to be a very fun loving and dedicated friend for the rest of his adventurous days.
Ideally he should not routinely be left for more than 4 hours. He would be best suited to a home with older childre and to a home with another suitably matched dog. He also needs a secure garden with 6ft fences.
For further details please contact The Blue Cross in Burford by telephoning 01993 822483. Address: The Blue Cross, Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4PF.
5Aug2008 | The Blue Cross | READ MORERizla – 12 year old male Greyhound Cross
Rizla is a lovely 12 year old male brindle Greyhound cross who enjoys nothing more than to run around playing games and chasing things. He is very affectionate and is very enthusiastic about giving you his paw on command. Rizla would be best suited an only pet, but could be homed with another sight hound if well matched.
Due to his strong chase instinct typical of his breed he is not being home with cats or any other small furry animals. Rizla would best be suited to a home with no young children. Rizla can be left at home for 4 hours. Rizla is a very affectionate lad that enjoys fuss. He particularly enjoys having his ears stroked.
He is doing very well with training at the centre and is looking for a home where he will get lots of love and space for him to sprint around.
For further details please contact The Blue Cross in Felixstowe by telephoning 01394 283254. Address: The Blue Cross, 333 High Street, Walton, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QL.
5Aug2008 | The Blue Cross | READ MOREScruffy – 11 month old male Labrador cross Border Terrier
Scruffy is an 11 month old male Labrador cross Border Terrier. He’s a very young and bouncy chap who will benefit from some obedience training and firm but understanding handling in his new home. He needs to be the only dog as his training requires a lot of time and attention. Scruffy loves to play with toys and other dogs and enjoys travelling to new places .
For further details please contact The Blue Cross in Northiam by telephoning 01797 252243. Address: The Blue Cross, St Francis Fields, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6LP.
5Aug2008 | The Blue Cross | READ MOREBinnie and Connor
The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Burford is appealing for dog lovers to come forward to help life-long friends Binnie and Connor. They have been through a rough time and would love to find a special home together. Binnie is a 12 year old brindle and white medium sized cross-breed girl. She adores human company almost as much as she worships Connor. Connor is a 10 year old Boxer boy who still enjoys a game and a fuss. Both dogs are extremely affectionate and have been really brave.
(Binnie, pictured above)
The charity took in the pair after their owner became too ill to look after them. Sadly, both dogs were poorly too and have since received veterinary treatment for a cancerous condition. Both dogs are doing well after their surgery and are currently well and happy, but their illness may return.
The Blue Cross is looking to find a foster home to help the soulmates enjoy the time they have left. The Blue Cross foster care scheme means the charity will pay for any future veterinary treatment needed for their condition.
(Connor, pictured above)
Nikki Smith, Blue Cross centre manager at Burford said: “We are desperate for this lovely pair of dogs to find a new home. They aren’t enjoying kennel life and really deserve to be looked after in a cosy home environment. They will make a great addition to the household with lots of love they still want to give.”
Anyone who is interested in sharing Connor and Binnie’s twilight years should contact The Blue Cross in Burford on 01993 822483 or visit the centre for more information at Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon OX18 4PF.
1Apr2008 | The Blue Cross | READ MORETom
Tom is a handsome 3 year old male Greyhound who came to the centre from racing kennels – although he wasn’t quite fast enough to make it onto the track! He’s a very friendly lad with everyone he meets and loves having lots of fuss and attention.
Contrary to popular belief greyhounds do not need loads of exercise, just two leadwalks a day and a chance to run off the lead in a safe enclosed garden. Tom is a lively character, he is very affectionate and will be a fun dog to own.
Tom will need owners who are around most of the time to gradually build him up to being left. He is social with other dogs but will need to be the only pet in his new home. He cannot be re-homed with or next door to cats but will happily live with children over 10 years old.
For further details regarding giving Tom a second chance and new home, please contact The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Southampton on 023 8069 2894 or visit us at our Southampton centre: Bubb Lane, West End, Southampton SO20 2HL.
4Dec2007 | The Blue Cross | READ MOREEight Lurcher Cross Puppies at The Blue Cross, Lewknor
Staff from the Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, are appealing for new owners for a litter of eight homeless Lurcher cross puppies. The fourteen week old litter were born at the centre and are desperate to live in a real home.
If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Lewknor centre on 01844 355293.
28Jun2007 | The Blue Cross | READ MORESheba
Sheba is a 1 year old Rough Collie. She is a sensitive girl who takes time to trust her handler. Once she is confident, she is affectionate, bouncy and bubbly but remains fearful of new people and environments.
She is looking for a very stable rural home where ideally there is only two adults and not many comings and goings.
She would also benifit from living with another dog that is sociable and has a happy go lucky personality to help her cope in scarey situations.
Unfortunatly due to no previous history of living with children and her sensitive nature Sheba can not live with children and idealy there would be no visiting children to the home.
Sheba’s new owners need to have had experience of owning dogs before and knowledge of collie breeds would be a great advantage, an interest in training and some experience of dealing with nervous dogs would also be beneficial. She needs a very active home with owners that have time to meet both her physical and mental needs.
Sheba can not be left for long periods of time, 1-2 hours maximum in any one day.
Sheba will be a very rewarding companion and once settled will keep you entertained with her puppy like antics and playful nature.
To adopt Sheba please contact The Blue Cross in Tiverton on 01884 855 291 or email tiverton@bluecross.org.uk
14Jan2007 | The Blue Cross | READ MORE
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