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.
Rizla – 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 MOREHarley
Harley is a 6 months old German Shepherd X Labrador. She is playful, enthusiastic, boisterous and sometimes a bit naughty!!!
Due to Harley not having very much training at an early age, she can prove a bit much for some people. She has lots of potential in training and would require owners who are willing to put lots of time and effort into this.
She would be best suited to a home with only adults and older teenagers that could have a positive influence on her training and general lifestyle.
Harley would be best placed as the only animal in the home.
Harley can be left upto an hour at the moment. Time alone could be built up slowly.
Harley is looking for experienced owners that can cope with a young, enthusiastic and boisterous dog.
To adopt Harley please contact The Blue Cross in Tiverton on 01884 855 291 or email tiverton@bluecross.org.uk
14Jan2007 | The Blue Cross | READ MOREPip
Pip is a 2 year old Male Jack Russell Terrier cross. He is playful, friendly and affectionate once he knows you and loves nothing more than being around people and getting fusses.
He loves to play fetch with a tennis ball and loves having his belly scratched. He also loves playing with people and having mad scat arounds. He can be a little wary of loud noises and sudden movements.
Pip could live with children of 8 years and over. He would be best placed as the only dog in the home and will need a good recall before being allowed off lead as he can be a bit snappy with some dogs. No cats or small furries.
Pip would require a secure garden and could be left for 2 – 4 hrs. Pip has been in the centre 3 times and really through no fault of his own. He is a truly fantastic little chap looking for someone to take him home forever!!
To adopt Pip please contact The Blue Cross in Tiverton on 01884 855 291 or email tiverton@bluecross.org.uk
14Jan2007 | The Blue Cross | READ MORESadie
Sadie is a 4 years old Jack Russell Terrier cross. a great little dog with a huge personality. She has a typical cheeky and comical terrier character. She loves to play with all toys and enjoys both chase and strength games.
She can prove quite rough during play but just needs some manners to be taught. She is very bright and trainable.
Sadie can be a little wary of some strangers especially men but will approach them in time.She is looking for a family home and can live with sensible children from 12 years upwards who can positively influence her training.
Sadie is unpredictable around other dogs outside of the home so will be required to be kept on the lead and be muzzled when out and about. Sadie is to be homed as the only dog in the home. Being a terrier through and through Sadie is not good with cats or small furries.
Sadie requires experienced owners that are able to continue the training that she is currently receiving. Ideally her new owners would have experience of the terrier breed.
Sadie requires a large, secure home and garden area as this will be her primary exercise facility. Sadie can be left for up to 4 hours.
To adopt Sadie please contact The Blue Cross in Tiverton on 01884 855 291 or email tiverton@bluecross.org.uk
14Jan2007 | The Blue Cross | READ MOREBruno
Bruno is a 5 1/2 year old Labrador. He is afriendly and interactive chap, he has bags of character and enthusiasm for life, even if a little over the top in his play sometimes.
Bruno cannot live with other dogs and we would advice new owners to continue all the socialisation and training Bruno receives under our care. Bruno cannot live with cats at all. He can live with children 5 +.
Bruno would make a great addition to any family, who can also be left for up to 4 hours.
To adopt Bruno 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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