Grimsby Blue Cross animal hospital

20/01/2025

Alone and completely matted, Jeremy barely had any human interaction for nine years. Living in a breeding facility in a concrete kennel with no windows, he was terrified. 💔

Our foster carer, behaviour, and rehoming teams have worked incredibly hard with Jeremy to help him rebuild his trust in people.

Due to his lack of experience with interaction, Jeremy does not like being touched. He is seeking a patient owner who understands his needs and respects his space and boundaries to help him progress.

Could you provide Jeremy with the loving home he deserves? https://bit.ly/42iwa0q

18/01/2025

Not every cat coming into our care is looking for a traditional home setting, which is why we carefully review every cat's needs and assess them thoroughly before their adoption journey begins. 💙

Previously from a multi-pet household, Oreo found living with other cats very stressful and ended up spending most of his time outdoors, scavenging through bins and fending for himself.

Now used to living independently, Oreo is therefore looking for a rural home, such as a farm setting, with a minimal cat population. He's still sociable with people so would need indoor access too, as long as he's free to come and go as he pleases. Do you have a special home for a special cat like Oreo? 👉 https://bit.ly/4alNhk3

16/01/2025

We now have a memory board in reception.
We pin thank you cards on here from our clients, and there is also space for small photographs of much loved pets no longer with us.
Please feel free to post a photo of your pet on the board when you are next in.
There are also details of our Pet Bereavement Service on there and how to contact them should you have need

16/01/2025

Thank you to Casablanca bingo for their kind donation 😊

15/01/2025

FOUND CAT CLAIMED

Found (15-01-25) Domestic Short Hair Old Black and White cat. Found Fountain Street area of Caistor. If you think she maybe yours, please contact us on 0300 777 1840, quoting reference number 03/25. Please note that we are unable to answer enquiries on this page

15/01/2025

Hamlet suffered an agonising broken jaw and severe body-wide bruising when he was hit by a car in London. 💔

Kind witnesses to the collision spent more than an hour trying to catch the terrified boy, who was fleeing and hiding despite being in unimaginable pain.

Exhausted and struggling to move, they eventually managed to scoop Hamlet up and bring him to our animal hospital.

Our vets performed an operation to wire his jaw back in place, while broken teeth and bone were removed, and a feeding tube was fitted, as he was unable to eat.

The odds were stacked against Hamlet, but we saw glimmers of improvement each day, and he was placed in foster care so that he could recover in the comfort of a warm and loving home environment.

Because of your donations, we could give Hamlet round-the-clock care from our expert team. Not only is he no longer in pain, and can now eat on his own, but he is now in the arms of a loving family.

We know how difficult January can be, but if you can donate, you can help us give more pets like Hamlet a second chance. 💙

15/01/2025

A big thank to The Brew Stop for their very kind donation :)
The Brew Stop

👏 THANK YOU THANK YOU👏

Dropped off the donations to the Grimsby Blue Cross animal hospital, thanks to all your donations we raised £90 over Christmas and went on a spending spree in Pets at Home 🐶🐱

Thank you to The Blue Cross charity who do amazing work for out local animal community. A lot of people would be lost without your care and help. It is very appreciated 👏😁

Dog food, Cat food, Cat litter and treats were bought for the animals being cared for there!❤️

15/01/2025

PLEASE NOTE

On Tuesday 21st January, we will be closed for important staff training.
The phone lines will still be manned, and if you have a genuine life threatening emergency on this day please call 0300 777 1840 for instructions
Please try to avoid collecting any medicines on this day if at all possible
Normal service will resume on Wednesday 22nd January
Thank you for your understanding

15/01/2025

This week we are going to draw the spotlight onto some of our longer staying pets who really want the best start to 2025 possible and find new homes 💙🏡

First is Georgie, he found cattery quite overwhelming initially but started coming out of his shell and is now doing very well in one of our foster homes. He is now enjoying gentle fuss and spending more and more time with his foster carers 🥹

To find out more about this gentleman follow the link here https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/georgie-2165859

15/01/2025

⭐️⭐️Cystitis in cats top facts⭐️⭐️

🔹Feline idiopathic cystitis in cats (FIC) is inflammation of the bladder with an unknown medical cause.

🔸Cystitis in cats is very common and easily treated with anti-inflammatory medication, but can recur.

🔹Stress is thought to be the most significant cause of cystitis in cats, so there is lots owners can do to help.

‼️But owners of male cats must look out for warning signs of a blocked bladder which is a serious, life-threatening condition, which can have the same symptoms of cystitis in cats.
(see picture below for signs of a blocked bladder)

🏥Please contact your vet if you have any concerns about your cat🩺

💻For more information on cystitis / blocked bladders and ways to help your cat if they are stressed, click on the link below:⬇️ ⬇️⬇️

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/cystitis-cats

14/01/2025

FOUND CAT
We have had handed into to us (14/01/25) A Domestic Short Hair Adult Black and White cat
Found Lawerence Street (alleyway) area of Grimsby. If you think she maybe yours, please contact us on 0300 777 1840, quoting reference number 02/25. Please note we are unable to answer enquiries on this page

13/01/2025

How has this lovely lady not found a new home🏡 ❤️

Storm is looking for a home as a non- ridden companion

She is a sweet and friendly mare who is established in all her basic handling. She is a good girl for the vet and farrier.

Storm is able to live with mares and geldings. She will need a gradual introduction to new horses and can form strong bonds to her companions so needs equine company at all times.

Could you offer Storm a loving new home?

12/01/2025

FOUND CAT

We have found today (12-01-25) a Domestic Short Hair Adult Black cat. Found St Mary's Close area of Grimsby. Please call us on 0300 777 1840 if you think he maybe yours quoting ref number 01/25. Please note we are unable to answer enquiries on this page.

11/01/2025

If ever there was a photo to sum up this snuggly Caturday. 💤

As sweet as their name suggests, Apple and Strudel are a (very!) bonded pair looking for a new home together.

A little shy around youngsters, they could live with older children as the only pets in the household. Meet them 👉 https://bit.ly/4a7ZcSs

10/01/2025

Hello!

We are looking to replace our current ferret cage and wondered if any of our lovely followers had a cage they were looking to donate. The cage would need to be at least 92cm L by 62cm W And 160cm H. We do have a volunteer who could collect! Thankyou!

09/01/2025

Please note some of our prices have changed this month

Our vet service prices | Blue Cross https://www.bluecross.org.uk/our-vet-service-prices

09/01/2025

🤩Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2025

🥳For the 13th year running, Petplan and ADCH have teamed up to celebrate the incredible work of animal charities and rehoming centres.

🏆The Animal Charity Awards recognise the dedication of charities by saying ‘thank you’ to the teams, volunteers, and employees who go above and beyond for animals in need.

🤔Do you know an amazing team or individual who goes the extra mile to help? This is your opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Award!

🐾The categories are –

🐾 Animal Charity Employee of the Year

🐾 Animal Charity Team of the Year

🐾 Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year

🥰Anyone can nominate – from pet owners and colleagues to supporters, friends, and family.

🗓️The deadline for nominations is 31st January 2025.

To nominate, click on the link below and fill in the nomination form.⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.petplancharity.co.uk/img/design/awards-pics/2025/promotional-materials/nomination-forms/Petplan%20ACA%20Nomination%20Form.pdf

09/01/2025

We’ve come across some small cages, but this one is among the smallest we've seen. 😮 Here, you can see a store-bought enclosure for a hamster that we've taken in, compared to the average setup!

The ideal home for a hamster is a tank or aquarium, as it provides plenty of space, height, and opportunities for them to dig and explore.

If you’re thinking about bringing a hamster into your home, we highly recommend following our advice to ensure you find the perfect-sized enclosure for your new friend!

👉 https://bit.ly/47Bb9wV

08/01/2025

First pony of the year to be rehomed was Gary Barlow!

Gary came to us quite poorly and with a lot of hard work from our team & our vets, he made a full recovery.

He has gone to a lovely home to be a companion to another shetland.

We are looking forward to helping and rehoming more ponies & horses in 2025!🤍🐴

08/01/2025

PET WEIGHT CLINICS

Here are a couple of our weight clinic patients enjoying Christmas Day off their diets to have a dog friendly Christmas dinner.

They are back to their diets now it’s January (like most of us), and if any of our clients are concerned about their pet’s weight (overweight or underweight) they can book into our weight clinic for an assessment, diet plan, support and advice on achieving their pet’s ideal weight.

Please call 0300 777 1840 to make an appointment.

08/01/2025

08/01/2025

Buttercup was terrified after being abandoned on a stranger's doorstep. 💔 Underweight and showing signs of pain in her hind legs, she was brought to our animal hospital in Victoria.

While the x-rays of her back legs were inconclusive, we provided her with supportive treatment, rest, and pain relief. Gradually, she began to regain sensation in her hind legs.

Although we may never know the kind of life she had before, we can confidently say that Buttercup is now healthy, happy, and surrounded by love in her new home! 💙

07/01/2025

FOUND DOG

We have had handed into to us this afternoon 07/01/25 a male cross breed Young Brindle and White dog. Found Brereton Avenue area of Cleethorpes.
Please quote Ref number 02/25 when contacting contacting us on 0300 777 1840 if you think he may be yours.
Please note we are unable to answer enquiries on the page.

06/01/2025

Having been with his family as a much-loved pet since a puppy, when a baby came along, Wesley's behaviour changed and over time he became increasingly worried. Despite trying their best to work on this, after a few grabbing incidents with the toddler and another baby on the way, his family made the difficult decision that he would be happier elsewhere and brought him to us. ❤

We often get asked why we don't rehome particular dogs with children and Wesley's story explains this well. The team knew it was imperative that he was rehomed to a home without young children where he could live life to the fullest. And after a short stay with us, he won the hearts of a lovely, older couple where he's enjoying the run of the house and garden.

03/01/2025

Winston's story was so heartbreaking that many of us were in tears. 💔

While we don't know much about his backstory, we do know that a passerby witnessed Winston being thrown into a river while trapped in a cat box by a group of kids. 😢 We can only imagine how terrified he must have been.

Initially too scared to eat, Winston took a while to come out of his shell, understandably nervous after his ordeal. Gradually, he understood that we meant him no harm, allowing us to provide the treatment he desperately needed for his flea infestation.

We are thrilled to share that Winston no longer has to endure the life he once knew. He is now happy and loved in a new home. 💙

31/12/2024

Meet Barry, a dog who is so terrified of fireworks that he refuses to go to the toilet. 💔

Owned by one of our team, Barry is one of the many animals affected by fireworks, making celebrations like New Year's Eve very challenging.

Currently on behavioural medication, Barry's phobia is so severe that he has struggled to go for walks since Bonfire Night and now reacts fearfully to sounds like car doors slamming.

We urge you to put pets first and reconsider any plans to host or attend at-home fireworks displays. 🎇

For more tips on how to keep your pet calm during fireworks. 👉 https://bit.ly/3tSbbCp

30/12/2024

The year as told by our cats. 😹
Who are you resonating with?

25/12/2024

From all the staff, volunteers, dogs, cats, horses, and small animals, we wish you a very ! 🎄

Because of your support, we have made many wishes come true, whether that be a loving home, support from our pet food bank or urgent veterinary care.

You made that happen. Thank you. 💙

24/12/2024

Tootsie is finally in a home for Christmas! Alone and vulnerable, Tootsie was struggling to survive on the streets of London.

Her situation took a turn for the worse when some children spotted her and tried to run her over with their bikes. 💔

Crying in fear, she was rescued and brought into our care, where she began her recovery.

She was soon moved to our Southampton rehoming centre where she began displaying nervous and aggressive behaviour due to the trauma she had experienced.

The team spent several weeks gently building Tootsie’s confidence, and eventually, she relaxed, after realising she was in a safe space.

Tootsie's outlook on life changed dramatically, and after 53 days with us, she finally found a loving home where she felt safe. 💙

20/12/2024

Monty's experience serves as a warning to be extra vigilant with pets during the Christmas season. ⚠️

Clearly, Monty wanted to join in on the Christmas festivities when he broke into a hamper and consumed some boozy fruitcake.

Luckily, his owner noticed quickly and rushed him to our animal hospital in Victoria.

The rich fruitcake contained sherry-soaked sultanas, nuts, cherries, and brandy.

Sultanas and raisins are toxic to cats and dogs, and even small amounts can lead to severe kidney failure. While alcohol can be fatal to pets.

Thankfully, Monty made a full recovery, but it's a reminder that the festive season holds many hidden dangers for pets. 🎄

19/12/2024

What are these best pals wishing for this Christmas? A home all of their own of course. 🎄❤

Meet Tilly and Shadow 👉 https://bit.ly/41KRdbJ

18/12/2024

Terrified and undernourished, three puppies were desperately searching for food when they found themselves in our care. It was obvious that the siblings had seen and experienced very little of the world, given how shutdown they were and the fear they displayed when encountering many everyday sights and sounds.

The team knew they had a real job on their hands. As well as building their physical strength, the team had to start training and socialisation from scratch. Thanks to the emergency resources available, they were able to help the pups come out of their shells and learn to trust. Without your donations, this wouldn't be possible.

Donate today to give a life saving Emergency Care Box that could change a pet's story forever. Find out more about giving vital emergency care this Christmas 👉 https://bit.ly/4eXe7QO

16/12/2024

Found freezing, limp and lifeless inside a carrier by a kind passerby, by the time she came through our hospital doors, the team feared this poor cat was already dead - until she let out a tiny cry for help. 😿

Named Finsbury after the London park she was found in on a cold and wet day, she was hanging onto life by a thread. Rushed into intensive care, she had collapsed and tests confirmed she was critically ill with hypothermia and a respiratory infection. She was also covered in fleas that had left her with fur loss and scabs all over her body.

To give her a fighting chance of survival, she was given much needed warmth and medication and miraculously, she began to recover. Once stable enough, she was transferred to a foster home where she enjoyed lapping up all of the attention. Now thriving in a loving home, her previous trauma is thankfully a distant memory. Just look at her journey!

Finsbury made it to us in the nick of time, and thanks to the emergency care available, we were able to save her life. Without your donations, this wouldn't be possible. Donate today to give a life saving Emergency Care Box that could change a pet like Finsbury's story forever. ❤ Find out more about giving vital emergency care this Christmas 👉 https://bit.ly/4eXe7QO

14/12/2024

Introducing the most festively named of kitties - Mr Figgy Pudding Paws! 🎄🎅

So shy when he came into our care, Figgy would make a nest with his blankets and hide away from anyone that came near his pen. Following some inappropriate toileting in his former home, he was suffering from urinary crystals – a potentially fatal condition if left untreated.

But after a course of medication, Figgy started to feel brighter and his natural curiosity overcame his anxiety. Cautiously he introduced himself to the Blue Cross team and hasn't looked back since! Could you make his and welcome him into your home? 👉 https://bit.ly/4ixDzie

11/12/2024

At just four weeks old, Emma was not where she should have been at Christmas - close to her mum in a warm, loving home. Instead, she was abandoned in a box and left on a doorstep. 💔

Covered in fleas and showing signs of cat flu, she was terrified. Fortunately, the homeowner made the right decision to bring her into our care.

Luckily, Emma was a fighter, responded well to the treatment, and found a loving home just in time for Christmas.

We rely on your support to carry out our work helping vulnerable pets like Emma.

If you can, please donate today to help provide emergency items for our veterinary and rehoming teams. 🙏