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THE BLUE CROSS

There are many animal charities in the UK looking for support in various forms. One charity which is popular with a number of Canine Freestyle GB members is The Blue Cross. Here is some information about The Blue Cross.
The Blue Cross is a registered UK animal welfare charity whose aims are to:

ensure the welfare of animals by providing practical care
highlight the benefits of companionship between animals and people
promote a sense of respect and responsibility towards animals in the community

The Blue Cross provides support to the nation's pets and their owners by:

treating pets whose owners cannot afford private veterinary treatment
finding permanent homes for unwanted or abandoned animals
educating the public in responsible animal ownership

The Blue Cross was founded in 1897 under the name of Our Dumb Friends' League. After only two years The League had 22 branches in England and Wales, one in Northern Ireland plus the cabman's branch in London. In 1912 The League launched The Blue Cross Fund to assist animals during the Balkan War. Animals were to be helped in future conflicts, including the first (1914-1918) and second (1939-1945) world wars. When The Blue Cross celebrated its centenary in 1997 Her Majesty the Queen became its patron.
The Blue Cross re-homing process
Through its network of animal adoption centres The Blue Cross re-homes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.
Animal adoption is a great way to find an animal companion, and The Blue Cross has hundreds of animals looking for new homes. Staff in the 12 adoption centres are expert in animal re-homing, and work hard to find new owners who are a perfect match.
The Blue Cross takes the adoption procedure very seriously. Being given up for adoption is stressful enough for any animal, every effort is made to ensure that the re-homed animal goes to a happy new home that will last a lifetime. The last thing an adopted animal needs is to be rejected again.
The Blue Cross was the first UK animal welfare charity to create its own specialist animal behaviour team; their animal adoption process is rigorous, and includes:

Checking for any special requirements the animal may have
Dealing with physical ailments or behavioural problems before re-homing the animal.
Screening each potential owner to ensure they are right for the animal

You can find more information about re-homing at www.bluecross.org.uk/rehoming

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