What better way to celebrate
#InternationalDogDay
than share when actor
#KitConnor
visited our Herts Rehoming Centre! 💙
He met greyhound Herbie, and pups Chess, Scrabble and Domino. Thanks to our team they're all making great progress and LOVED meeting their new friend! 🐾
Rocco is making one last wish for a loving home before he loses hope. ✨ 55 days in our care and no visitors, and we can't understand why. 💔 Can you help us find this sensitive soul a home?
#BeagleLove
This
#ArmisticeDay
, we're paying tribute to the men, women and animals of war. 💙 This painting is called 'Goodbye Old Man' and shows a British soldier saying farewell to his dying horse. Over one million horses served with the British Army and we treated thousands of them.
We wish we had good news. 💔 Brave Eric is still in our care and is now one of our longest staying pets. He hasn't given up hope and neither will we. Please retweet, in the hope that Eric finds a home before reaching his one-year milestone. 👉
Rocco is making one last wish for a loving home before he loses hope. ✨ 55 days in our care and no visitors, and we can't understand why. 💔 Can you help us find this sensitive soul a home?
#BeagleLove
Remember Luna? A wonderful
#XLBully
who has been desperately seeking a home before the bully ban took effect. 💔 Well, guess what? We've got some incredible news to share...
Rocco is making one last wish for a loving home before he loses hope. ✨ 55 days in our care and no visitors, and we can't understand why. 💔 Can you help us find this sensitive soul a home?
#BeagleLove
☀️ HOT WEATHER WARNING! ☀️ Keep your pet's paws safe today with this simple rule.
1. Stand on the path barefoot for five seconds.
If it's uncomfortable for you, it's uncomfortable for your dog!
200 days and counting, Edward has been getting no interest and we have no idea why! 😿 Confident and loves a fuss, he's a firm favourite in our cattery. Can you RT or give him a home? 👉
#CatsofTwitter
After waiting patiently for 127 days and never experiencing much luck, Roxy and Mona have finally found their special people! 💙 Join us in celebrating as they say farewell to Blue Cross and embark on a new beginning together.
#MondayMotivation
The bill to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years has finally passed through parliament! 🎉 We've campaigned for this law for many years and we are delighted that progress has finally happened.
#AnimalsDeserveJustice
Mischka's ready for her close up. 📷
Can you believe a cat this beautiful has had so little interest? Aged 13, she's an affectionate girl who loves to curl up with you on the sofa. ❤ Can we find her the perfect retirement home for Christmas?
#Caturday
👉
We were so sorry to hear this sad news this morning. 💔 As an advocate for animals in need, Paul will always be remembered for his love and compassion, a true rescue champion. We're thinking of Paul's family and loved ones at this time as well as our friends at
@Battersea_
.
We’re deeply saddened to learn that our wonderful, kind friend and beloved Ambassador Paul O’Grady MBE has passed away. He will be so dearly missed by all of us at Battersea. Our love and thoughts go out to all of Paul's family and friends at this difficult time.
Best friends Poppy and Phoebe are inseparable. 💖 Whether it's exploring, playing or snuggling on the sofa, they do everything together. But one thing they're missing is a loving home. Can you help? 👉
#DogsOfTwitter
Discovered in the freezing cold, locals thought these two were lost. But after attempts to find their owner failed, it was clear they'd been abandoned. 💔
Brought to us, they were named Parsnip and Sprout and they've just spent their first Christmas in a loving new home! 🏡
We’re remembering the men, women and animals of conflict. We are extremely proud of our heritage - raising funds and helping animals during and after the war. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten.
#RemembranceSunday
We're sad to see yet another flat-faced breed celebrated when, in reality, many come with a wide variety of health problems. 💔
Flat-faced dogs are becoming increasingly popular, and seeing this dog win Best in Breed at
#Crufts
glamorises extreme breeding.
This French Bulldog - with no discernible nostrils and an almost concave face - won not just Best of Breed at Crufts today but also the Utility Group.
A terrible day for the breed. Am gutted.
At 15, Harvey was planning out his retirement snuggled on the sofa watching the world go by. But then his owner passed away and he suddenly found himself without a home or a future. 💔
Let's find sweet Harvey another chance at happiness this
#Caturday
👉
Wandering the streets for two years, Leo's owner was traced but sadly wasn’t in a position to have him back. 💔 Luckily, we stepped in and gave him the care and affection he needed until he found a home to call his own.
#Caturday
Ultimately the best breed is rescue, right? 🐶 Please consider rehoming if you're looking for a new pet. We have some amazing dogs needing a second chance right here:
#BritainsFavouriteDogs
Today we’re remembering the men, women and animals of conflict. We are extremely proud of our heritage - raising funds and helping animals during and after the war. We believe that their sacrifice should never be forgotten, and we will always remember them.
#Armistice100
Black moggies are our longest staying cats and we want to change that! RT and share a photo of your black cat to show everyone why they make the BEST pets!
#BlackCatAppreciationDay
No pet should have to go hungry. And no one should have to choose between feeding themselves or their pets. 💔
If you’re struggling to afford food for your pet, we'll be happy to welcome you to our pet food banks, without judgement. Find out more 👉
It wasn’t just our dogs that had the pleasure of meeting
#KitConnor
on his recent visit! 😍
Take a look at the other pets that got up close and personal with the star! 💙
We're sad to announce that Tiger has received 0 rehoming applications - we believe this is due to her age. 😢 Remember, our older residents have just as much love to give! 👉
#AdoptDontShop
Sunny's just popped his head up to see if he's had any applications. If not, he'll go back to living up to his name and enjoying the sun. ☀ This playful 10-month-old is looking for a home with another pony who can help him learn the ways of the world 👉
All alone and crying, Rebecca was spotted in a garden. At four weeks old, she was too young to be away from mum.
Flea-ridden and suffering with an eye infection, thank goodness she came to us. 💙 Receiving 24/7 care, the team helped her recover and now she's off to a new home!
While
#NewYearsEve
fireworks will be fun for many, horses like Indie will be terrified. Seen here, she is trembling and visibly sweating. 💔
We're urging people to think twice when planning displays and consider pets and wildlife. Keep your horse safe 👉
Not every cat comes to us from an unhappy home. In fact, Norman couldn't have been more loved. ❤
So when his owner passed away, Norman was completely lost. Finding himself in our care, we got him back on his paws and when he was ready, he was cherished once again! 🐾
#Caturday
Billy is struggling to find a home and we think it might be because he's a black kitty. 💔 Black cats are often overlooked because they're deemed not exciting enough but, we beg to differ! Billy loves belly tickles and has the loudest purr we've ever heard.
The face of a cat who's watched everyone get picked, except her. 💔
Misty's a sweet natured girl who's been waiting patiently in our care for 226 days for that perfect someone to come along. Could you turn her luck around this
#Caturday
? Meet her 👉
Poor George had been roaming the streets for two years after his owner moved away and left him. 💔 Battered and bruised, our Suffolk rehoming centre took care of him and found him a wonderful new home after less than a month in our care! 🎉
Today we’re remembering the men, women and animals of conflict. We are extremely proud of our heritage - raising funds and helping animals during and after the war. We believe that their sacrifice should never be forgotten, and we will always remember them.
#RemembranceSunday
Izzi would like your attention this
#Caturday
. She wonders why she keeps getting overlooked when she looks this beautiful! 😻 A sensitive girl, Izzi needs her own time and space to settle but once she does, she has plenty to offer! Find out more 👉
Found shivering in the snow, Lilly was scared and starving. 💔 Sadly, her past trauma and inability to trust put off potential adopters. But after a long 134 days, she found the perfect family to love her! 🎄
Your donations made this happen! 👉
“I think sometimes we need to take a step back and just remember we have no greater right to be here than any other animal.” Happy 93rd Birthday
#DavidAttenborough
!
Luna loves nothing more than sofa snuggles or playing with her cuddly toys. 🥺 She is a gentle, affectionate soul and although she has a wonderful temperament, she potentially has a matter of weeks, if not days, to live unless we find her a loving home. 💔
#Thread
BIG NEWS! 🎉 We’ve passed 42,000 signatures on our petition calling for an end to greyhound racing in the UK. That means we’re almost half way to 100,000 signatures and Dolly can’t contain that
#FridayFeeling
!
Join us and sign our petition today 👉 .
Dumped in a park, Marve was suffering from flea anemia and needed a blood transfusion to survive. 💔
We worked tirelessly to find a blood donor, and thanks to
@CeliaHammond
's kind donation, we were able to save his life and find him the loving family he deserved.
#Caturday
Petrified and shaking with fear, poor Pablo is just one of the many pets who suffer with anxiety when it comes to fireworks. 💔
With many
#BonfireNight
celebrations happening this weekend, we ask you to help protect pets from suffering by rethinking letting off fireworks. 🎆
“My pets have been a huge part of my upbringing. They are hugely reassuring; a reminder that no matter the worries in my life, my dogs (pictured) will only be concerned about two simple things: food and walks!”
@Isaac_H_Wright
for
@The_Blue_Cross
by
@rankinphoto
.
Great news! 📢 Today, the government have introduced the
#RentersReformBill
, giving more rights to pet owners who rent. Having strived for years at Blue Cross to keep pets and people together wherever possible, we welcome this news! 💙 Find out more 👉
How's this for a Christmas miracle? ✨ Resident Earl was with us for so long we'd begun to think he'd never get his shot at happiness. 💔
But after an extraordinary 465 days in our care, he's finally gone to a new home! We think the look on his face says it all.
#FridayFeeling
Meet Jack. We're worried people are overlooking him because of his age! He might be an older gent but is just looking for a comfy warm home and some food in his belly. Can you help us find him a home?
Sweet and sensitive
#Ragdoll
Danny is looking for a second chance. ❤ At 13, he didn't expect to be made homeless but a change in his owner's circumstances meant he found himself in our care. In time, Danny builds loving relationships and adores a fuss! 👉
This
#RemembranceSunday
, we're remembering the men, women and animals of war. 💙 This moving painting is called 'Goodbye Old Man' and shows a British soldier saying farewell to his dying horse. 💔
"I'm how old?!" 😻 20-year-old Minnie is looking for her perfect retirement home this
#Caturday
. Despite having little sight left due to her age, this doesn't stop her getting around and she still loves a fuss! ❤ Can you help find her a home? 👉
Bertie hasn't left his brother Barney's side since their owner passed away. 💔 Their amazing bond was clear and we knew we had to find them a home together. Good news - we've just found the perfect one! 🎉
#FridayFeeling
Duke has been with us since January 2022 and we have no idea why. 💔 After almost 500 days, he's given up hope of ever having a home.
Please help us find him one 👉
It might be
#Caturday
but Mitzi's not impressed. Over 200 days in our care and still she gets overlooked! 💔 At 12, like many older cats, she has an overactive thyroid and although this is easily managed, we think it's putting people off. Can you help? 👉
How can you overlook this face? 💔 Poor Noddy has had no applications, and he's beginning to lose hope. This sweet boy would thrive in a calm environment with a garden, with owners who won't mind lots of playtime. 👉
Straying in an area where teenagers were throwing stones at him, poor Lizard was even witnessed being put in a bin. 💔 Rescued by a kind member of the public, he came to us where he began to trust humans again and once ready, he went off to a new home!
#TransformationTuesday
You're never too old to snuggle with a teddy! 🧸 Sweet Wallace is sadly back in our care again after his new home didn't work out. A typical lurcher, he loves his walks, his toys and cuddles! Can you help us find the happiness he deserves? 👉
Peanut is a beautiful girl looking for an understanding home this
#Caturday
. Her unique look is down to heterochromia, a rare condition that can result in cats having two different coloured eyes. Luckily, it doesn't have any impact on vision. Meet her! 👉
Black moggies are our longest staying cats and we want to change that! RT and share a photo of your black kitty to show everyone why they make the BEST pets!
#BlackCatAppreciationDay
Rescued from the streets, Ronnie had a microchip but his owners weren't able to have him back. 💔 Years of straying had left him in poor health, with untreated ear infections giving him his unique look. Can you help find him a retirement home? 👉
#Caturday
Found wandering by Police, Winston had been outside for a few days and was crying to get someone's attention. 💔
Brought to us, Winston settled in well and was soon causing mischief. Now happily rehomed and renamed Jasper, his new family are totally in love with him!
#Caturday
"Please notice us!" 🖤 Millie and Rita are a pair of mature ladies who have been in our care since July. Affectionately known as 'The Duo' as they go everywhere together, all they want is a quiet home to snooze away their retirement. Meet them 👉
#Caturday
No dog should become injured or lose their life for entertainment. Which is why today we are proud to stand alongside
@DogsTrust
and
@RSPCA_official
, in calling for a phased end to Greyhound racing in the UK. 🧵 1/3
#CutTheChase
Made you look! 👀 We've launched spoof betting ads across the UK to raise awareness of the suffering of many racing greyhounds. 💔 Our 'spokesdog' Holly is hoping that by calling for an end to greyhound racing, we can help dogs like her 👉
#DontRaceEmbrace
We’re sad to say that one of our favourite felines - Millie has been with us for a whopping 200 days! 😿 She’s an independent woman who loves company. RT and help us find Millie a forever home! 💙
#WednesdayWisdom
This tiny kitten had only been in a home for a week before being given up. Her owner "didn’t like how much she meowed." 💔
Being Halloween at the time, the team named her Morticia. Scared and underweight, she thankfully recovered in foster care and soon went off to a new home.
To mark
#VEDay75
, here are some photos of our kennels which provided shelter for the animals of war. Our kennels housed dogs who had become faithful friends to soldiers and were brought back to the UK as pets, until their new owners could collect them.
Amber was left in a field when her 'owner' realised they could make no money from her. 💔 But, our team performed a Christmas miracle.
We've never been needed more and your donations help in every way possible. 👉
Meet our unluckiest resident. 💔 Despite waiting 232 days, Jess still hasn't found her perfect match.
This
#ValentinesDay
, please help Jess find the love they deserve!
👉
After receiving an overwhelming response in our search to find Luna a home before it's too late, we are excited to share that after 520 applications, 13,000 shares, and 60,000 visits to her rehoming page and story, Luna has finally found the perfect home. 🎉
200 days and counting, Edward has been getting no interest and we have no idea why! 😿 Confident and loves a fuss, he's a firm favourite in our cattery. Can you RT or give him a home? 👉
#CatsofTwitter
Discovered in a car park, Sooty and Sweep were cold and confused by the time they came to us. 💔
Considering their traumatic start, it's no surprise these two are a bonded pair that follow each other everywhere. Now they're ready to hop into a home! 👉
Having lived in seven different homes over the years, Wendy might be considered our unluckiest cat. 💔
Because of this, she's a shy cat but will form bonds with those she learns to trust, especially women. Could you take a chance on her this
#Caturday
? 👉
Mona and Roxy just want to be noticed. 💔 By someone who can give them a loving home and a happy life! These sweet sisters continue to get overlooked and at ten years old, we think it's because of their age. Can you help find their happy ever after? 👉
Handsome Yohan needs your help! ❤ Having been in our care for over 500 days, although he's a firm favourite with the team, what we'd really love to see him head off to explore pastures new and find a home to call his own. Meet him 👉
#PoniesOfTwitter
A shed is no place for a litter of newborn kittens. 💔 The sound of meowing had prompted a call to us, so we stepped in.
After plenty of TLC from our team, we can confirm that Kelly and her kittens are now safely curled up in a basket filled with soft blankets.
#Caturday
Whilst some cats don't have to wait long for a home, some stay in our care for months and it's important we provide as much enrichment as possible. Like Dash. He's had no interest since being with us and we'd like that to change. Meet him! 👉
#Caturday
Meet Kiwi! A unique
#BlackCat
looking for a home to call his own. Kiwi was born with a deformity in his front legs, but it doesn't hold him back! 😻 He's a friendly and affectionate boy and will make the perfect companion. Can you make his
#Caturday
? 👉
Handsome Leo still needs a home! 💔 This older gentleman is looking for a retirement home where he can spend his days lounging on the sofa next to you. Can you help? 👉
Leo looks like he's got a few stories to tell. 📚 At 14, he's looking for a peaceful home to enjoy his golden years in but don't let his age fool you! He'll still be a very active member of the family. ❤
Can you help? 👉
#Caturday
#Ragdoll
#Sheffield
Arriving in our care collapsed and suffering from pneumonia, it was touch and go for Garfield. Bought online, this tiny kitten was only four weeks old.
Thankfully he started improving with antibiotics and at 10 weeks old, he went off to a new home of his own! 🧡
#KissAGingerDay
As sweet as her name suggests, Cookie is an loving girl and adores playing with her feather toy before settling down on your lap. ❤
Like many cats, she's nervous of loud noises and sudden movements and needs a calm home where she relax. Can you help? 👉
Remember Leo? The handsome chap waiting for a home? 😻 Today we are celebrating his 10th birthday with a birthday cake. Please wish him a happy birthday and RT in the hope that we find him a home. 👉
PLEASE SHARE. Basil, a Blue Cross pony, has been stolen from his loan home in Gloucestershire.
If you see him, call the police on 101, quoting ref: 497
Basil only has one eye. His borrower just wants him home safe and sound. More info:
Staffies can be very misunderstood dogs and are sadly one of the most unwanted breeds. 💔 Being labelled as aggressive couldn't be further than the truth and in reality, their sweet nature makes them a very loving pet. 💙
#staffylove
Please don't forget about senior pets. 💔 We see older pets waiting for a home more than most. Always remember that pets like Charcoal have just as much love to give! 😻
Abandoned in a box by a river, Cola is the only one left out of his litter mates still waiting for a home.📷
A thread on this little survivor's story.
#Thread
#Caturday
Cinders was left with a note that read, "I don't have a choice..." 💔 Sadly, we are seeing more pets abandoned because their owners have no other option, especially at this time of year.
Luckily for Cinders, she was in good health and soon went off to a new home. 🐾
#Caturday
Found tied to a lampost in the pouring rain, Boris was terrified and wondered why he was all alone. Our team showered him with love and it wasn’t long before Boris caught the eye of his new owners! 💙
#MondayMotivation
The number of wolf-type dogs admitted to our centres has almost doubled since Game of Thrones started in 2011. As beautiful as they are, please always research the breed before adopting any dog. 💙
#GameofThrones
When her mum suffered from a traumatic labour, we expected the worst. 💔 But, despite all odds, Martha fought and survived. Weighing less than a hamster, our incredible team gave round-the-clock care and today she's celebrating her 1st birthday! 🎉
#InternationalPuppyDay
Dumped in an alleyway in a sealed cardboard box, it's a miracle that Ember and Spark survived. Only young cats, this pair had already experienced so much trauma. 💔
But our team showered them with TLC, and now this duo are ready for a second chance! 👉
With an increase in irresponsible breeders and puppy farms, we're concerned about
@bbcthree
's recently commissioned programme, 'Will My Puppies Make Me Rich?' Sadly, this glamourises breeding and could lead to more welfare issues. 💔 We've written to the programme-makers.
Left in a box at just eight weeks old, this poor girl was crying out for attention so much following her ordeal. 💔 Named Siren because of her vocal nature, we gave her plenty of love and found her a loving home.
#Caturday