Blue Cross Southampton rehoming centre

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

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! 💙

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. 💙

24/01/2025

Meet Halo! ❤

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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

Who remembers Mocha?😍

Mocha arrived in our care as a stray suffering with a severe flea allergy. He was covered in open sores and clearly was very uncomfortable. He was seen by our vet straight away and treatment was started which he responded well to. He was reviewed on a weekly basis by our vet and once his skin started to improve he was able to start his rehoming journey. Throughout his stay we got to know his cheeky character really well and as he started to feel more comfortable.

His adopters have said -
''Mocha has very happily settled into his role as cat of the house! We were amazed when he chose to sleep on the bed his very first night at home and he has only continued to grow in confidence, following us around to supervise the goings on and rolling over to get attention and fuss. He very much enjoys his toys and can happily spend an afternoon playing - he's already retired two of his most-used possessions and a third is being held together with tape! The change in his fur has been remarkable, it seems to keep growing and is so soft. He really is a remarkable cat after what he's been through. We are very lucky to have Mocha and to be rewarded with his trust and sweet personality every day.''

We love to hear how our pets settle into their new homes ❤

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

17/01/2025

Meet some of our older cats looking for their new homes😻❤

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/rehome/cat?Location=Hampshire:%20Southampton%20rehoming%20centre

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. 💙

14/01/2025

Meet Bubble & Squeak!
4 month old brothers looking for there new home!❤

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/bubble-squeak-5167619

Please note they are at the Southampton centre.

12/01/2025

Ronnie enjoyed his frosty walk today followed by a good cuddle and a nap!😍

What have your pets been up to today, we would love to see!❤❤

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

Meet our cats who are looking for their forever homes 💙
Find out more at each of them on our website: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/rehome/cat?Location=Hampshire:%20Southampton%20rehoming%20centre

09/01/2025

Some of the cats enjoying some head scratches today 😻❤

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

Some of our dogs that have gone home recently.
Happy Gottcha Day Remi, Oreo, Chip and Nala.
Hope you are all settling in to your new homes 🥰

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

Meet a few of our older cats who are struggling to find their new homes ❤❤

Princess - https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/princess-2167684

Asha - https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/asha-2166052

Morris - https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/morris-2165331

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

Happy New Year from all of us at Blue Cross Southampton 🎉 Thanks to your incredible support, so many pets found their forever homes in 2024.

Let’s celebrate the lives you’ve helped change, 💙

This year we have rehomed 322 pets!

Share a photo of your rehomed pet in the comments—we’d love to see how they’re enjoying their forever 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?

26/12/2024

Happy Boxing Day! 🐾

Here are some of the cats enjoying their day, plenty of treats and cuddles today! 😻💙

25/12/2024

Door Number 25 - It's the staff and pets here on Christmas day 😁 🎅

We would like to say big thank you for following our advent calendar and sharing it, we hope you have enjoyed the count down to Christmas with us. We have loved your comments and seeing your pet updates 🥰

We would also like to say a massive thank you to all of our supporters. The volunteers who give their time to help us here and the animals. To all of the generous donations that we receive throughout the year. We feel so fortunate to have such a kind and wonderful community to support us and our work. Our pets also really do appreciate all the treats, toys and comfy beds.

Thank you to our supporters who help us to keep helping more pets. We could not do it without you.

Merry Christmas to you all, from the staff and pets here at Blue Cross 😊💙🐶🐱

24/12/2024

A big thank you to Fareham - Pets at Home and Groom Room for supporting us during their Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal. And an even bigger thank you to everyone who donated and made our Blue Cross Southampton rehoming centre volunteers feel so welcome. Your support makes a huge difference to the pets in our care. Merry Christmas everyone!

24/12/2024

Door Number 24 - It's our Greyhounds

These greyhounds are all ex racers, given up at the end of their racing lives. Racing greyhounds have hard lives in poor conditions, when we rescue them, we help them rehabilitate to a normal dog's life. They slowly learn to enjoy walks in the countryside, comfy beds, tasty treats, toys, sofa time and lots of love and attention. Here's a bit more about each of our greyhounds:

Dede loves lounging on the sofa, receiving lots of fuss and chasing a ball around. She found her new home back in September. ⚽️

Pretzel is a fun bouncy lady who loves to be around people and chase after toys. She found her new home back in October. 💕

Cheddar is a gentle giant, who loves his walks and zooming around with toys. He found his new home back in November. 🐾

Brie is lovely lady who loves fuss, attention and chilling on the sofa with you. It took a while for her to get to her new home due to having a tail operation with a long recovery time. However she in now settled in her new home and celebrated her Gotcha Day this December. 🥰

Spud is a sensitive, gentle giant, who took a while to settle into his new life. His confidence slowly grew with us day by day. Spud liked finding comfortable cosy corners to snooze in, having zoomies, going on walks, seeing other dogs and playing with toys. After 101 days of staying with us Spud found his new home back in September. 🐶

Roo has come to our centre recently and is doing great. When he is ready he will be up for rehoming. 💙

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23/12/2024

Door Number 23 - It's Sally

Sally is a lovely lady who loves being around people and receiving fuss. After a 99 day stay with us and our foster carers Sally got to celebrate her Gotcha Day this December. Hope you are settling in well Sally 🥰🐾

22/12/2024

Door Number 22 - It's Mrs Frangipane

This sweet lady is looking for a new home with quiet, cosy corners for her to snooze in. Mrs Frangipane takes a little time to build bonds with people but when she does she'll be on your lap for some gentle fuss and affection. 🥰

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/mrs-frangipane-2162020

21/12/2024

Door Number 21 - It's Buttons
Buttons was found after being abandoned in a cardboard box, luckily his finder handed him into our Hammersmith hospital in London and he then made his way to us. After 8 months in our care he then found his forever home where he has settled in very well ❤

20/12/2024

Door Number 20 - It's Winston

Winston was bought to us by a member of the public who rescued him from two boys trying to throw him in to a river in his cat carrier. Winston spent 30 days with us, where we saw his personality shine through, he's a sweet boy, who loves chin scratches.
Winston got to celebrate his Gotcha Day last week, we hope you are settling in well. 🥰💙