Blue Cross Manchester rehoming and advice unit

14/02/2025

Meet our unluckiest resident, Jeremy. 💔 Despite Jeremy's heartbreaking past, Jeremy still hasn't found their perfect match.

We believe that his need for personal space and not being comfortable with being touched might be putting people off.

This , please help Jeremy find the love they deserve! 👉 https://bit.ly/42iwa0q

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

13/02/2025

Meet Our Cheesy Board 🧀🐭

Looking to add a unique twist to your life? Say hello to our irresistible group of mice, named after the best cheeses! These charming boys bring as much joy and variety as a well-stocked cheeseboard, and they’re ready for their forever home!

✨ Halloumi – The squeaky one! Firm and full of character, just like his namesake. He’ll grill you for treats in the cutest way possible!
✨ Red Leicester – With a warm, easy-going nature and a bright russet coat, he’s impossible to resist!
✨ Wensleydale – The milder one, a sweet and calm companion.

They need a spacious 100cm x 50cm x 50cm cage and lots of enrichment to keep them happy. Perfect for families with children who can interact gently. 💙

Are you ready to bring these delightful little cheese buddies into your home? 🧀🐭 You’ll always have a gouda time with them around! https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/the-cheese-board-halloumi-5163382

12/02/2025

Look at Willow in her new home!

We’re thrilled to share that Willow, our sweet and playful collie, has settled in wonderfully with her new family! 🐾💙

Willow is loving her daily walks, tennis ball playtime, and of course, being the queen of the couch! 👑🐶 She’s quickly become her owner’s little shadow, always following them around and showering them with love. 💕

As always a huge thank you to everyone who supported Willow along the way. We’re so happy she’s found her perfect family! 🏡

12/02/2025

Heaton and Rivington

These two lovable boys have spent nearly their entire lives with us, and they are so ready to find their forever home! 🐱

After a rough start as tiny, sickly strays, Heaton and Rivi have grown into strong, playful cats with tons of love to give. 🏡 They've had some interest in the past, but haven’t found the right match yet. Now as nearly adult cats, they’re full of energy and ready to brighten someone’s life. They desperately need a family of their own! 🐾

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/the-park-kittens-2163058 💙

11/02/2025

🚗🐾 Join Our Blue Cross Manchester Volunteer Team! 🐾🚗

Are you looking to make a difference for pets in need? Blue Cross Manchester is looking for a kind-hearted volunteer driver to support one of our amazing pet foster carers! Your help will be vital in transporting foster pets to Blue Cross sites and/or vets. If you're someone who loves animals and can lend a helping hand, we’d love to hear from you!

🔹 What you’ll be doing:

Driving the foster carer and their foster pet to and from Blue Cross sites and vets
Assisting in moving animals in and out of the vehicle safely
Helping provide pets with the care they need to thrive
🔹 What's in it for you:

Play a crucial role in the lives of pets in foster care
Feel the joy of helping animals thrive while supporting our incredible foster carers

https://volunteer.bluecross.org.uk/opportunities/80113-fosterer-support-driver-foster-support-driver-manchester-2025-01-16

11/02/2025

Meet the lovely Kiki—still waiting for her forever home after all this time. 💔

Kiki has been with us since May, and sadly, she’s now one of the longest-stay cats at Blue Cross nationwide. It’s hard to understand why this beautiful girl is still overlooked. 🐱💙

Kiki isn’t just any cat—she’s a little bundle of magic wrapped in sleek, black fur. But unfortunately, black cats like her are often passed over, spending longer in shelters simply because of their coat colour. Let’s change that! ✨

Could you be the one to offer Kiki the love she so deserves? Read more about her here: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/kiki-2158930

10/02/2025

Spotted crying and starving on an estate, his finder made the right decision bringing Benedict into our care. 💔

He quickly earned a reputation as a chatterbox with had an unusual head tilt, but upon investigation, we realised that he was trying to tell us that he had an inner ear infection.

Our team provided the necessary treatment, but the infection left him with a permanent head tilt.

After monitoring his mobility and continuing his treatment, he was finally ready for what he had always dreamed of, a home.

And he found just that! 💙

10/02/2025

🐶 Urgent appeal for WET dog food 🐶

We're completely out of wet dog food, and our furry friends are counting on us. 😢

We desperately need your support to keep them fed. If you can help, please check out our Amazon Wishlist below or drop off donations at our centre, located at 48 Blackburn Street in Radcliffe, between 11am and 4pm (except Wednesdays).

Every can of food you donate means the world to these dogs! Thank you for being their heroes. 💙🐶

https://amzn.eu/aIs1ZVK

Thank you so much for your continued support! 💙

10/02/2025

Meet Lovely Leo – The Gentle Giant Looking for His Forever Home! 🐾💙

Leo may seem a little shy at first, but once he feels comfortable, he’s an affectionate, sweet, and playful boy who loves to chase toys and stretch his legs in the sunshine. 🌞

If you’re patient, kind, and ready for a big, lovable companion, Leo could be the perfect match for you.

Think you could be the right fit for this gentle giant? Apply now to give Leo the loving home he deserves! 🏡❤️

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/leo-2165621

09/02/2025

Meet Vanessa, one of our incredible foster carers! 💙

If you would like to become a foster carer just like Vanessa, click on the link below to find out more ⬇️

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/volunteer-pet-foster-carer

09/02/2025

Foster Homes Needed for Guinea Pigs! 💙

Right now, countless guinea pigs are waiting for a safe, loving space to call home. Their tiny hearts are full of love to give, but they need YOU to help them feel safe and cared for.

🏠 Indoor and Outdoor foster space required

💰 No Cost to You- We cover everything from food, bedding, supplies, and veterinary care.

Give a guinea pig a second chance. You'll be helping them grow and thrive while we work to find them a forever home

Click the link below to sign up or learn more. Every day in foster care is a step toward a brighter future for them. 💙

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/volunteer-pet-foster-carer

09/02/2025

Celebrate Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Success with us! 🎉

We’re over the moon to announce that our gentle giant, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, has officially found his perfect match! 🐾💙

Dwayne is settling in beautifully with his new family and is enjoying all the cuddles, love, and attention he deserves. 🥰 His calm, loving nature is shining through, and we couldn't be happier for him!

Here’s to Dwayne’s new chapter filled with endless belly rubs and love. 🐱❤️

08/02/2025

⭐ Success Saturday! ⭐

The sweet and sensitive ABCD group have found their forever family and are happily settling into their brand new kitted out mansion!

We wish them and their new owners the best of luck moving forward in their new ratty heaven.

Best wishes,
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝐶𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑚🎉

08/02/2025

⭐ Success Saturday! ⭐

Beautiful boys Pascal and Paddington have found their forever family and are keeping their new owners very busy.

We hope they continue to settle in well to her new home and they make lots of happy memories in their new lives together.💙

Best wishes,
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝐶𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑚🎉

08/02/2025

⭐ Success Saturday! ⭐

Sweet but shy Auburn has found her perfect home! 🏡

Wishing Auburn all the best as she continues to blossom in her new home.

All the best,
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝐶𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑒𝑎𝑚 🎉

07/02/2025

Meet Miss Fliss! this lovely lady is looking for a quiet home 🏠to enjoy her retirement in 🐱

This grand older lady no longer has time for busy days, her new goal in life is to slow down and appreciate the finer things. “The finer things” include sunny windowsills, plentiful treats, occasional fresh air, and good company.

A classy lady like Miss Fliss deserves a whole host of staff to wait on her every need, but Fliss is a modest and demure character who is just as happy with a quiet household where one or two people can play chef, housekeeper, and best friend.

She's eager to meet her new family so don’t pass on this golden oldie! Apply today! 🐱✨https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/miss-fliss-2165763

07/02/2025

Can You Make a Difference? 🐱💙

We need your help! Blue Cross Manchester is looking for foster carers who can open their hearts and homes to cats in need. If you have a spare room and a love for cats, you could help us make a real difference in their lives.

We’ll support you every step of the way, covering the costs, and you’ll be the one to help these cats take the next step toward their forever homes.

Ready to change a cat’s life? Find out how you can help here 👉
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/volunteer-pet-foster-carer

07/02/2025

Meet Ziggy – The King of His Own World! 🌞

It’s Ziggy’s world, and he’s looking for the right family to share it with! This handsome, quirky guy is hoping to find a forever home where his unique personality will be fully understood and appreciated.

Socially awkward but deeply lovable, Ziggy isn’t a fan of doggy meet-and-greets and prefers a quiet life with minimal chaos. Because of this, he’d do best in a home without young children but would be just fine with calm, older kids who can respect his space. 💙

Ziggy’s dream family is one that’s patient, kind, and willing to be his biggest fans. If you think that's you, then apply today👉 https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/ziggy-1162762

06/02/2025

Meet Nala!

This fearless feline loves exploring the great outdoors, so her ideal home includes safe outdoor access for all her big adventures. 🏞️ When she’s not patrolling the neighbourhood, she’s happy to lounge in a safe spot and enjoy a quiet evening.

Nala adores affection—but on her terms. Wait for her to come to you, and you’ll be rewarded with her charm! 🐈 Toy mice? Real mice? She’ll keep them all in line. 🎯 After a day of adventure, she’s ready for dinner and maybe a cuddle or two.

Got room in your life for Nala?
Apply now 👉https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/nala-2162757

06/02/2025

Tiny was found abandoned in the waiting room, in an extremely bad state. 💔 With a ruptured eye that was out of its socket, we can only imagine the pain this poor girl endured.

Our team at our Victoria animal hospital worked tirelessly to help her. Unfortunately, her injury had been left untreated for too long, and her eye had to be removed.

Fortunately, Tiny recovered remarkably well. In gratitude, she showered our staff with love and cuddles.

This sweet girl went through so much, but the outcome was worthwhile as she is is now in the loving arms of her new owner.💙

04/02/2025

This is a friendly reminder to check your dog for breast cancer, this World Cancer Day. 💙

Learn more about breast cancer in dogs here 👉 https://bit.ly/40XYF2m

03/02/2025

Halo hopes that her being deaf isn't putting off people from adopting her. 😢 With very few applications, we need your help!

This affectionate and sweet girl is looking for a patient owner who has the time to continue her training through hand signals. Halo may also need some help with toilet training, but she’s made great progress so far!

Halo enjoys her walks, her ball, and cuddling up on the sofa, so we have no doubt she would make a fantastic companion.

Deaf dogs make wonderful pets and they learn just like any other dog does. 💙

Help us share the good news that Halo has been waiting for. 👉 https://bit.ly/4jSSMeu

31/01/2025

Tiny Waffle was just a few weeks old when she was found collapsed in the road. 💔

With a low heart rate, Waffle was taken to a nearby veterinary charity, where she was revived and placed in an incubator.

Waffle later came to us for rehabilitation, but life can be tough for a kitten raised alone without a mother or siblings to learn from.

Fortunately, Waffle had a lucky break when she was united with a trio of abandoned kittens who immediately welcomed her into their clan.

Waffle and her adopted siblings, looked so similar that it was hard to tell them apart.

Before long, Waffle experienced the sibling bond she had been missing, and all of them were welcomed into loving new homes. 😻

28/01/2025

When Bramble came to us from a private vets, anaemic, underweight and bleeding from the mouth, we feared the worst. 💔

However, an ultrasound showed a large foreign body and exploratory surgery revealed it was actually an impacted fur ball, caused from overgrooming due to a severe flea allergy. Once the fleas were dealt with and the hair ball was removed, Bramble could slowly heal and was soon relaxing in a new home.

Bramble was lucky to make it to us in time and although his was a severe case, vigilance around flea control meant this could have all been avoided. Check out our website for help and advice on treating fleas 👉 https://bit.ly/4a4embl

27/01/2025

It’s unclear why these pet rabbits were left alone in their hutch after their owner moved away. 💔

The tiny bunnies, just a few days old, were discovered along with their mum by chance when the new homeowner arrived.

We are grateful that the new homeowner moved in when they did; otherwise, the rabbits would likely not have survived.

After receiving plenty of veterinary care from our Thirsk rehoming team and a safe space to grow with one of our foster carers, these rabbits have finally found the loving home they deserve. 💙

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

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

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. 💙

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?