Blue Cross Hertfordshire rehoming centre

24/01/2025

Hi everyone my name is Meadow happy Friday! 👋

I was just wondering if anyone can help the kennel team looking after me.
They are on the lookout for some Hypoallergenic treats, as I am on a special diet you see!

If you think you could help please visit the amazon link below, where the team have listed some yummy treats for me! Thank you 💙🐾

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/GAGSRAP1DWXE?ref_=wl_share

22/01/2025

Leaving a family home and coming to a rehoming centre can be a stressful time for pets.

For some animals it’s the best option, for example if they’re stray, abandoned or neglected. But for others there’s another way that Blue Cross can help them to find loving new homes, and that’s with our Home Direct scheme.

Home Direct gives people who need to give up their pet the opportunity to keep them until we can find a new home for them, rather than accommodating them in one of our centres. We get a detailed history of the pet and fully assess them, as we would with any animal at our centre. We then create a rehoming profile for the pet on our website and start looking for a loving new home for them.

When we’ve found a potential new owner we’ll arrange for them to visit the pet at one of our centres for the introduction. We’ll be there to make sure everything goes smoothly. They’ll spend some time getting to know each other and, if it’s a good match, the pet will then be rehomed.

Please visit: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/home-direct-scheme for more information.

20/01/2025

Taffy is still looking for her forever home 💙🐾

She is a sweet and gentle soul and a joy to spend time with. 🥰
Her favourite spot is often curled up on the office sofa with her favourite soft toy!
Taffy is a delight to walk and enjoys a leisurely stroll, taking in all the wonderful smells on her walks.

Taffy is looking for a family who are understanding of her training needs, which she is currently making great progress on.

If you could offer this wonderful girl a home please visit:
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/taffy-1166135

Please do share even if you can not offer this stunning girl a home! 💙🐾

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

18/01/2025

As we know, pets love to be outside in order to explore and have fun. Check out the following link for some great information on how to make your garden pet friendly:
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/pets/wellbeing-and-care/pet-friendly-garden
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Top tips to make your garden a safe place for your pets.

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

January go homes so far 🐾

Here is something to cheer you up on a Wednesday! 🥰

Here are some of our wonderful animals that have go to their forever homes this January!

A massive thank you to our staff, foster carers and volunteers! 🐾💙

14/01/2025

If you are looking to give a sweet girl like Sophie her much deserved happy ever after home, then please make contact to enquire. Call: 0300 777 1846 or e-mail: [email protected] or visit: bluecross.org.uk 🐴🥰

12/01/2025

Jupiter the sweet Spaniel and Cracker the lovely Labrador both went home this weekend! What a great start to their New Year! Wishing them and their families every happiness, have a great 2025!🦴🐾🥰🥰

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

Fostering can make the world of difference 🐾

The lovely Jupiter has enjoyed spending her stay with Blue Cross in a loving foster home. Here she has been able to enjoy home comforts such as a cosy sofa and care from her dedicated foster carer.

If you could offer your home to a pet in need of foster, please follow the link below for further information:
https://volunteer.bluecross.org.uk/opportunities/67522-pet-foster-carer-hertfordshire-2024-06-07

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! 💙

08/01/2025

Fostering is a truly life-changing experience, for both you and the pet you care for. It’s a chance to create a meaningful bond with an animal who desperately needs your help without the commitment or costs of having a pet long-term.

One of our foster carers had this to say about their experience: 🐾
''I have been fostering guinea pigs for just over 6 months and I love it!''
''It’s fun caring for new piggies and learning about their characters but the best moment is when my foster pigs start to recognise me, to shout for treats and to popcorn. Then I know I’ve done a good job.''
''I’ve fallen in love with every foster piggie - it’s hard not to - but they’ve all been so different!''
Little Tobi was a brave adventurer, Pinky was super-clever, Pepper’s ears flapped when he wheeked, Salt loved a cuddle and King Moonie was utterly gorgeous, clever, friendly and brave. 🐾🐾

If this is something that interests you please follow this link: https://volunteer.bluecross.org.uk/opportunities/67522-pet-foster-carer-hertfordshire-2024-06-07

07/01/2025

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

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.

06/01/2025

The weather has certainly taken more of a turn! ❄

Anti freeze can be very dangerous for animals! 🚩

04/01/2025

Here is out 2024 round up!! 🥳🎇

A huge thank you to all the staff, volunteers and foster carers who have helped us reach 500 animals get adopted in 2024! 💙🐾

A big thank you to all our supporters as well for sharing any of our animals looking for new home posts! It really does help us spread the word and help our animals find their forever homes! 💙🐾🥰

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. 💙

02/01/2025

🐹 Meet wonderful Fawn 🐹

Fawn been in our care for 92 days so far, and was very stressed when she first came in. But she is now living her best life, she loves burrowing in our tank and eating all the food she can be her paws on.

Fawn is looking for her new forever home! If you think you can give this wonderful girl a home please follow the link: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/fawn-5165204

Please do share and lets find Fawn a home!!! 💙🐾🐹

01/01/2025

A very happy New Year to all our wonderful supporters!! 🐾 🥳

Thank you for your continued support throughout 2024!

We wish you all a happy and healthy 2025! 🥳

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

31/12/2024

🎇 A Fireworks and Pets reminder 🎇

With it being New Years Eve, here are some Firework tips.

Animals have very acute hearing. Loud bangs and whistles may cause them actual pain in their ears. But by following these simple guidelines your pet need not suffer.

Please watch the below video on advice regarding fireworks and pets:

Keep your pets safe and happy during fireworks season. Check out the Blue Cross website for more information for cats, dogs, small pets and horses: https://w...

30/12/2024

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

29/12/2024

If you're looking for some fun new ways to provide enrichment for you pet at home, why not take a look at the following suggestions; you can also incorporate some fun training tasks:
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/pets/behaviour-and-training/indoor-games-for-pets🙂🐶🐱

Great ways to keep pets mentally stimulated indoors

28/12/2024

Most cat and dog owners will be aware that microchipping these lovely pets is now a legal requirement. If anyone is thinking of adopting a cat or dog for the first time, microchips are definitely a priority, please check out this link for further information:

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/pets/wellbeing-and-care/microchipping-your-dog-or-cat
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Microchipping your dog or cat | Blue Cross https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/pets/wellbeing-and-care/microchipping-your-dog-or-cat

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. 💙

25/12/2024

The whole of the Hertfordshire team would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas! 🎄

We have received so many wonderful Christmas donations and cards! Thank you! 🎅

A big thank you to the team who will be working at the centre over the festive period. 💙💙💙

And a big thank you to all our volunteers both at the centre and our foster carers for all your continued help and support! 💙

24/12/2024

What an amazing donation we received yesterday!! Many thanks to our volunteer, Penny, who brought in all these goodies for the cats, dogs and smalls at our centre; they're going to have a great Christmas!! Thanks again 🎅🐶🐱🐰🐹🎄🎁

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. 🙏