Blue Cross Thirsk rehoming centre

17/11/2025

💛✨ PLEASE SHARE: Opal & Indigo need their Home ✨💛

Everyone… we need your help. 🙏
Two beautiful Whippet sisters, Opal and Indigo, are waiting for the loving home they so deserve — and they’ve waited long enough.

These girls are nearly 7 years old and utterly devoted to one another. They’ve been through everything side by side, and now all they want is a quiet, safe place where they can finally settle, snuggle, and be loved for who they are.

Opal – our playful explorer with the happiest heart

Indigo – our gentle, people-loving shadow who melts into you for cuddles

They are “two peas in a pod,” and watching them together is enough to make anyone fall in love. 💞

🏡 Their home:
• A calm, loving household with more than one adult
• School-age children welcomed
• No other pets – they want to be your one and only duo
• Someone home often to help them settle
• Quiet walking routes and lots of reassurance

Our team will support their adopters every step of the way.

❤️ YOU can help — even if you can't adopt:
👉 Please SHARE this post. Share it everywhere.
👉 If you’d be willing to print a small poster and pop it up where you live (a shop window, workplace board, vet practice, anywhere!) please send us a message — we’ll get one to you.
The more eyes on Opal and Indigo, the better their chance of finally finding home.
They deserve their happy ending. Let’s help them find it. 🏡💛

👉 Apply to adopt Opal & Indigo: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/indigo-and-opal-1176563

15/11/2025

Just a quick update to let you know that our rehoming centre will be closed for public walk-ins this weekend (Saturday & Sunday).

All pre-booked appointments will still go ahead as planned.

Please be aware that there may be some delays in responding to emails and phone enquiries during these two days. Our on-site team will be focused on caring for our pets and supporting scheduled appointments.

If you receive any redirected calls or emails, we’d really appreciate your help in assisting where possible, or kindly advising that our response times may be slightly slower than usual.

We’ll keep you updated with any changes, and we expect to be back to normal from Monday.

Thank you so much for your understanding and ongoing support — it means a lot to us! 💙

12/11/2025

🎄✨ We’re excited for the Christmas Fair! ✨🎄

We’ll be attending the Christmas Fair at Topcliffe Village Hall on Saturday 15th November with our very own tombola stall – come along, say hello, and try your luck! 🎁

Pop the date in your diary – it’s set to be a lovely festive day out in Topcliffe! 🎅🐾

09/11/2025

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.

Never forgotten and always remembered.

07/11/2025

📢 Important Update from the Blue Cross Thirsk Centre

Good morning everyone,

We just wanted to let you know that, due to staff shortages this weekend, our rehoming centre will be closed for public walk-ins on Saturday and Sunday.

👉 If you already have an appointment booked, don’t worry — these will still go ahead as planned.

Our on-site team will be focusing on caring for our pets and supporting scheduled appointments, so there may be some delays in answering calls, emails, or assisting anyone visiting the centre without an appointment.

We really appreciate your patience and understanding while we work with a smaller team this weekend. 💙 Normal operations will resume on Monday.

Thank you for your continued support — it means so much to us and to the animals in our care! 🐾

— The Blue Cross Thirsk Team

06/11/2025

22/10/2025

**UPDATE 29/10/25 We are now back up and running.

We have a number of queries to respond too. If you’ve been expecting a call, email reply, update from us, please bear with us — we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience and understanding**

We’re currently experiencing some technical issues due to a wider network problem affecting access to our systems and internet. This means we may not be able to get in touch with everyone as planned today.

If we were due to contact you about an appointment or update, please bear with us — we’ll be in touch as soon as possible, and if not today, we’ll reach out first thing tomorrow.

14/10/2025

**Update: Hope and Chance's rehoming appeal has been met with an overwhelming response, for which we are so very grateful. Our rehoming team is currently reviewing a high number of applications from people offering the puppies wonderful new homes. We aim to be in touch within 10 days of receiving applications, so please bear with us during this busy time.**

16/09/2025

🌟🐴Calling Northern horse communities🐴🌟

We are looking to recruit a Foster yard in Northern England or Southern Scotland who will have the experience and facilities to take in/assess new horses and help them find new homes. This will help us achieve our goal of helping more horses in the Northern area, reducing their travel time and therefore improving their welfare.

This is a Paid opportunity where Blue Cross pay a livery contribution, as well as all vets, farrier and worming costs.

Our ideal new Foster yard will have the ability to separate pairs or a small group of horses/ponies from the rest of their yard whilst they undergo a 28 day Admission period and will need to have good biosecurity during this time. They will need to have a good working knowledge of horse health and behaviour and have great communication skills.

Please share, or if you think this is the role for you, please apply via the link below ⬇

https://volunteer.bluecross.org.uk/opportunities/96532-horse-foster-yard-to-be-based-in-county-durham-northumberland-or-southern-scotland-2025-09-05

05/09/2025

**Georgina is taking part in the Great North Run this Sunday....**

Support Georgina’s Great North run for Pets in need!

We’re incredibly proud of our wonderful team member Georgina , who is taking on the AJ Bell Great North Run 2025 to raise vital funds for Blue Cross and the amazing work we do here at our rehoming centre 💙

Every day, we take in sick, injured, and homeless pets, helping them find the loving homes they deserve. Georgina’s fundraising will directly support these pets and provide essentials.
Georgina’s goal is to raise £300, and every donation – big or small – makes a real difference.

👉 Donate here: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2025.enthuse.com/.../georgina...

Help Georgina go the distance – and help us give pets the second chance they deserve 🐾

06/08/2025

We're in need of outdoor plastic storage boxes to safely store essential safety equipment around our site. These boxes will help keep vital items secure, dry, and accessible in all weather conditions – ensuring we can act quickly and efficiently when needed.

If you have a spare outdoor storage box you’re no longer using that is in great condition – or if you'd be happy to donate one – we’d be so grateful! 🙌

Here’s an example of the type we’re looking for: https://amzn.to/45rjR1W

Even one box would make a big difference. Thank you so much for your continued support 💚

📩 Feel free to message us directly if you can help!

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01/08/2025

🌙 Meet Luna – Our Little Star
📍 Blue Cross Thirsk Rehoming Centre, YO7 3SE

Luna is a sweet, affectionate soul with a heart full of love – she’s just waiting for the right person to give it to. 💙 With her soft purrs and gentle nature, Luna truly shines in a calm and patient home where she can take her time to settle in and feel safe.

She’s a lady who enjoys her quiet moments – whether she’s curled up in a cosy nook or basking in a sunny window. Luna would love a relaxed household with adults or older children who understand that trust is built gently, one peaceful moment at a time. 🐾

If you're looking for a companion to share your home and heart with, Luna could be the perfect match. Could you be the one to give this special girl the loving home she deserves?

👉 Apply to adopt Luna here: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/luna-2167228