Blue Cross Victoria 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

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. 💙

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

🧶We are always looking at ways to keep our Inpatients entertained, especially our strays!

🏥If you have any of the following and are coming in for an appointment we would really appreciate any donations at reception of:

🔹Corks
🔸Ribbon
🔹Feathers
🔸Material that’s in good condition that can be cut into strips
🔹Jute string or Sisal rope

🪶We can then get creative and make some cat toys.

🐾Please share🐾

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

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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

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.

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. 💙

01/01/2025

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

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. 💙

25/12/2024

🐾Merry Christmas🐾

🥰Thank you for all your support this year for the hospital, it means a lot to the whole team and the animals we help.

🎄 🎄

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. 💙

22/12/2024

🤩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

20/12/2024

🐱Meet Matty🐱

☺️Matty is the most sweetest, affectionate and happy cat.

🚗We took him on from a private vets after he was taken there after being involved in a suspected RTA.

🩻He suffered a pneumothorax (this is when air accumulates in the pleural space, the area between the lungs and chest wall) this was treated and the air removed.

🩺Matty was also lame on his left hind leg which showed he had ruptured his cruciate, Matty underwent surgery to repair this, we also neutered and microchipped him at the same time.

❤️‍🩹It will take Matty a while to recover and heal from his surgery but he has gone off to foster today to receive some much needed TLC as he is still quite sore and requires strict rest.

🏡Once ready we will then find him a home and a sofa to call his own.🛋️

🥰 Marvellous Matty 🥰

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

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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

💔Neo and Bailey were left outside our Hammersmith hospital.

🏥They both came over to Victoria and were very overwhelmed and Neo especially was very worried.

🩺slowly they started to settle and whilst with us they had a health check, flea/worming, vaccinations, neutering and chipped 💉

🚐 They have left us now and are at one of our rehoming centres where once ready will be looking for a new home.

❤️‍🩹If anyone is struggling and needs advice or support in rehoming a pet then our rehoming teams are here to Help ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/what-if-i-need-give-my-pet

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

💔Meet Belle, she is the most sweetest little lady.
She arrived as a stray and sadly was collapsed, emaciated, dehydrated, fleas and an upset stomach.

❤️‍🩹She is has a nasal feeding tube as she isn’t eating but she has just started to show interest in food, she is getting stronger each day and loves head rubs.

🐱If anyone is able to help show Belle some love and other strays we have in, please check out our wishlist: ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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🙏🏻We will keep you posted on Belles progress.

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. 🙏

06/12/2024

🙏🏻Little Pirate says a BIG thank you to Ann Perry for sending in items from our wishlist.

🏴‍☠️Pirate is a stray who arrived at the hospital with a ruptured and pr*****ed eye, at only approx 4 weeks old we don’t know what had happened to Pirate or why she wasn’t with her mum anymore.

❤️If you are able to help and send something in from our wishlist, strays like Pirate and the whole team would be so grateful.

🧡To check out our wishlist, click on the link below ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/ls/ref=aw_wl_sr_res_1_1?ie=UTF8&lid=1NSQ3ZXCHAB70

28/11/2024

🧡Benedict came into the hospital as a stray in August.

🩻It was apparent straight away that He had a left sided head tilt, further tests and investigations showed he had an ear infection and a small area of inflamed tissue within the ear which was removed.🩺

💊Benedict went off to foster whilst receiving treatment for an external and middle ear infection.

🚐Once given the all clear he went off to one of our rehoming facilities and is now looking for a home to call his own.

🐈He still has a head tilt which is likely permanent, but we think it just adds to his charm.

💉Whilst with us he was also neutered, chipped, vaccinated and received flea and worm prevention.

📹Enjoy this little video of handsome Benedict and please do share to help find this unique boy a home to call his own.

🐱Click below to apply to rehome Benedict or for more information on the type of home he is looking for ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet benedict-2164047

24/11/2024

💔Eddie and Patsy were found abandoned in a box together 💔

🥺They were a little worried to begin with, but soon tucked into some food and then knowing they were safe they had a little cat nap 💤

🐱Eddie and Patsy are typical playful and friendly kittens.

🩺They have had a health check and all their preventatives whilst at the hospital 💉

🏥They have now left us to head off to one of our rehoming centres to find a place to call home🏡

21/11/2024

🍄‍🟫Little Mushroom 🍄‍🟫 was found all alone in the cold❄️

🐇Estimated to only be 6-8 weeks old, he was lucky to be spotted and brought to safety.

🥰Mushroom is a sweet and inquisitive bunny and we hope he finds a home very soon where he can have a companion.

🐰🐰Rabbits are social animals and shouldn’t be kept on their own🐰🐰

💻For more information on rabbit care and what they need, click on the link below: ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/rabbit

13/11/2024

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10/11/2024

This Remembrance Sunday, we're remembering the men, women and animals of war.

This beautifully moving painting is called 'Goodbye Old Man' and shows a British soldier saying farewell to his dying horse.

Painted by artist Fortunino Matania, it was commissioned by The Blue Cross Fund in 1916 to raise money to help relieve the suffering of horses on active service in Europe.

Over one million horses saw service with the British Army during World War and we treated thousands.