Blue Cross Manchester rehoming and advice unit

14/11/2025

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/dasher-dancer-prancer-5178694

14/11/2025

🎉 30 Happy Tails in October! 🎉

A very overdue update from us — but with a whopping 30 rehomes last month (yep, too many to fit on one post for the first time ever!), it’s fair to say October kept us seriously busy! 🎃

As always, an enormous thank you to our incredible team, volunteers, and foster carers who make every single adoption possible. We couldn’t do this without you.

Pop your adopted pet updates in the comments below 🐾

14/11/2025

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/toasty-5176515

03/11/2025

🎆 Is your pet ready for fireworks season? 🐾

Loud bangs and bright flashes can be frightening for our furry friends, but a little preparation can make a big difference. 💙

Our latest video shares simple, practical tips to help keep your pets calm, safe, and happy during fireworks. 🐶🐱✨

🎥 Watch now to learn how to prepare

Read our advice on how and when to start using this video here: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/how-to-prepare-your-dog-for-fireworks.We recommend st...

01/11/2025

Behind every pet, there's a story. Blue Cross has been part of thousands of these stories for over 125 years. With your support, we'll be there for many more years to come.

Find more about what we do here 👉

Behind every pet, there's a story. Blue Cross has been part of thousands of these stories for over 125 years. With your support, we'll be there for many more...

01/11/2025

🎆 Fireworks & Pets: Keep Them Calm and Safe 🐾

Fireworks might be fun for us, but they can be really scary for our pets. 💥

From creating a safe space to using calming sounds, there are lots of simple ways to help your furry friends feel secure. 💙

🎥 Watch our video for expert tips on keeping pets happy during fireworks season

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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...

31/10/2025

🧡🎃 Halloween Hamsters🎃🧡

Looking for a little golden treasure to brighten your dark autumn nights? ✨

Our beautiful Cornflake is the sweetest treat this spooky season.

Cornflake loves her nightly adventures on the wheel, gentle back strokes, and the occasional midnight broccoli snack. She might be a bit shy at first, but win her heart with a tasty treat and she’ll soon be taking food right from your fingers. 💕

Apply now and make Cornflake’s Halloween wish come true.
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/cornflake-5175502

31/10/2025

🎃🧡 Halloween Hamsters🧡🎃

Start your mornings with smiles all round! 😄

Our golden girl Cheerios is the perfect mix of confidence, charm, and cuddles. Every day, she’s waiting at her door, ready to greet you (and, of course, collect her well-earned snack 🍪).

Follow this link https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/cornflake-5175502 to find out how this confident girl could become your newest family member.

31/10/2025

🎃👻 Our Halloween Pet Wish List Is Live! 🎃👻

Spooky season is here, and our pets are ready to join the fun!

We’ve put together a Halloween Amazon Wish List filled with toys, treats, and spooky-cute goodies to help our pets celebrate in style, and maybe cause a little mischief! 😼

👉 https://amzn.eu/4xvlII7

We’ll be sharing adorable pics of our pets enjoying their Halloween surprises later this month, so stay tuned! Every little gift helps make this season even more magical for them. 🎁

30/10/2025

Cryptids? Confirmed. Cute? Are you kidding me?!

This trio of mysterious myths are real and they're right here waiting for you! They may be just urban legends but we can confirm they are nothing short of legendary.

Apply to adopt these boys here 👉 https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/mothman-el-chupacabra-bigfoot-5177113

30/10/2025

Halloween costumes can be fun for us, but not for our pets. 🎃 Let your furry friend enjoy the celebrations just as they are!

Ahead of Halloween, we're sharing just some of the reasons not to dress up your pets:

🎃 Costumes will restrict their movement.
🎃 Pets become the sole focus and receive lots of unwanted attention.
🎃 It prevents them from showing their natural behaviours.
🎃 They can't communicate with other dogs.
🎃 You may not be able to read their cues.
🎃 It can cause stress.

More on dressing up your pet here 👉 https://bit.ly/4eWi5Ji

29/10/2025

🎃 Top Tips to Keep Your Dog Happy This Halloween! 🐾

Halloween can be a spooky night for our pets, but with a little planning, you can help your dog feel calm and safe:

👣 Walk them before it gets dark or try fun indoor games like training or food toys.

🚪 Keep them settled when the doorbell rings, a long-lasting chew or stuffed Kong can work wonders.

👻 Remember, costumes can confuse or scare dogs, give them space from the door if they prefer it.

🍬 Keep sweets and chocolate well out of paw’s reach!

💙 Reward calm behaviour and make sure your dog has a cosy, quiet space to relax.

Watch our new video for more top tips 👉

Find out our top tips on keeping your dog safe this halloween.If you can’t find what you are looking for or you are concerned about your pet, we always recom...

28/10/2025

We’re delighted to share that renowned artist Tracey Emin has created a set of exclusive Christmas cards for Blue Cross featuring her adorable cats, Teacup and Pancake. 🎁

Each pack you purchase will help bring comfort and care to pets in need this Christmas, with every penny supporting Blue Cross.

Pick up your pack in your local Blue Cross charity shop or order online here 👉 https://bit.ly/46JzBz6

27/10/2025

It’s ! 🖤 Did you know that black cats often face more challenges in getting adopted compared to other cats?

Today, let’s change that! Help us celebrate black cats by sharing a photo of yours in the comments below.

Adopt one of the beautiful black cats in our care here. 👉 https://bit.ly/34I92Ze

24/10/2025

179 days and waiting, and still nothing. 💔

Transferred from another charity, Nutmeg is now under our care and searching for a loving home as a non-ridden companion.

Despite being young, she is making wonderful progress in her training and is forming positive bonds with her handlers.

If you're looking for a kind-hearted companion to love and nurture, Nutmeg may be just the pony for you.

Meet her here. 👉 https://bit.ly/491Q3w0

21/10/2025

Errol arrived in our care in a terrible state, weak, injured, and clearly in pain. 💔

X-rays revealed he’d been shot with a pellet gun and was suffering from multiple infected bite wounds and scratches from a life on the street.

Despite everything he’d been through, Errol proved to be a gentle giant who wanted nothing more than head rubs and a full bowl of food.

Because Errol is FIV positive, he needed a safe, indoor-only home, and after 65 days in our care, he finally found a loving family to call his own. ❤️

17/10/2025

When Vikki faced the heartbreaking decision to put her horse Bella to sleep after 13 years together, she felt lost. In the weeks following her loss, she found comfort in our pet loss Facebook group, where the community offered overwhelming support.

Now, Vikki actively helps others who are going through similar experiences and even spoke about our group on the Jeremy Vine Radio 2 show.

Many people share the pain of losing a pet, and no one should go through it alone. Join our community here 👉 https://bit.ly/2WpJHDD

14/10/2025

Please don’t judge Hope and Chance simply because they look different. 💔

These two tiny puppies were found abandoned in a cardboard box, along with another sibling - cold, frightened, and alone.

After being rescued by our expert team, it was clear they’d been through far more than any puppy ever should. All of them required urgent care for severe facial injuries. Sadly, one did not survive, but Hope and Chance continued to fight for their lives.

Heartbreakingly, we believe they were attacked by another animal, and then deemed unsellable by a breeder and abandoned.

Despite such a tragic start to life, Hope and Chance are living up to their names. They may look different, but they have not given up.

After everything they’ve endured, all they want now is what every dog deserves - a safe and loving home with a family that will love them unconditionally.

Could you be the happy ending they’ve been waiting for? 👉 https://bit.ly/4qnYwAa

If you can't adopt but still want to help, please consider donating to support our care for more pets like Hope and Chance.

11/10/2025

Poor Haru hasn’t had the best luck. 💔

She was found wandering alone near a pub, and now she’s been waiting a staggering 181 days for a home. We can’t understand why! She’s such a gentle, sweet, and friendly girl.

Haru’s dream is a calm, quiet home where she can finally relax and feel safe after everything she’s been through.

Can you offer this lovely girl a home this ? 👉 https://bit.ly/3KKkqgs

06/10/2025

Lilly arrived at one of our rehoming centres after her breeder realised she was blind. 💔

They entrusted us with the task of finding her a specialised home and the care she would always need.

We were determined to give Lilly the best chance at a happy life, and Leanne quickly stepped in to foster her, providing the expert support she required.

Thanks to Leanne’s nurturing, Lilly soon transformed from a shy, scared puppy into a lively dog full of enthusiasm for life, despite her disability. She even learned verbal cues that helped her understand the world around her!

After 34 days in our care, the perfect family adopted her, and Lilly now has a best friend named Barry. 💙

30/09/2025

"Please comfort them while I can’t. I can’t afford to feed them, and it breaks my heart," were the heartbreaking words of Layla and Trixie’s owner. 💔

Unfortunately, stories like this are all too common. As living costs rise, many are having to choose between feeding themselves and caring for their beloved animals.

That’s why we launched pet food banks across the UK, designed to support pet owners during these challenging times.

Layla and Trixie were clearly loved and in good health, so we found them a new loving home.

Discover how to receive pet food or make a donation here 👉 https://bit.ly/49pm1AR

29/09/2025

More than 112 days, that's how long Miso has been waiting for someone to finally choose him. 💔

Miso is a little dog with a big personality! Full of character, sociable, and happiest when spending time with people. Miso dreams of an adult-only home where his humans are around to keep him company and help him feel more confident when left alone.

Miso isn’t asking for much, just someone who understands him. With patience, respect, and love, he’ll give back a lifetime of loyalty and laughter.

Miso does enjoy meeting other dogs (though he can be a bit chatty about it!) and could happily enjoy his home with another friendly dog.

Could you be the one to finally give Miso the home he’s been waiting so long for?

Tap the link to find out more about adopting him. 👉 https://bit.ly/4nhQpmx

27/09/2025

Howard Moon has been in our care for more than 125 days, still dreaming of the loving forever home he longs for. 💔

Howard came to us as a stray, anxious, unwell and covered in fleas. After a thorough health check along with vaccinations, worming and neutering, Howard made his way to a peaceful foster home where he could start his journey of discovering life as a beloved pet.

In this home environment, Howard's calm and gentle personality began to blossom as he relaxed and became more trusting.

Although diagnosed with stage-one kidney disease, Howard doesn't require any medication for this, nor does it impact his current quality of life. His only wish is for a family who will cherish him exactly as he is.

Howard is searching for a pet-free home where he can build slow and meaningful relationships with his people. He'd thrive in a peaceful environment that allows him to settle in at his own pace, grow in confidence, and learn the warmth of unconditional love.

Could you be the one to love Howard to the moon and back?

Learn more about him here 👉 https://bit.ly/46pQtt8

26/09/2025

Our charity shop in Heath Hayes has been nominated for the UK's Favourite Charity Shop Awards 2025! 🏆

If you’ve been a customer or simply want to support us, you can vote to help us win.

A big thank you to our amazing team of volunteers for making this nomination possible.

Cast your vote here 👉 https://bit.ly/4lVUP0T