Blue Cross Southampton rehoming centre

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 😊💙🐶🐱

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. 💙

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

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. 💙

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

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. 🎄

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. 🥰💙

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

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

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

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. 🙏