A day at a Blue Cross rehoming centre

Early in the morning

We let the pets into their runs and walk the dogs.

Checking the horses

Most of our horses and ponies live outside in small herds.

We go and see how they’re doing and, if they wear them, check their rugs.

Feeding time

All our pets have their own meal plan.

Some may also be on medication which needs to be given regularly and recorded.

Cleaning

We clean thoroughly every morning and then as we go along throughout the day.

Opening time

Once our doors are open we have lots of people visiting to ask for help or to find out more about rehoming a pet.

Training

Training helps to keep our pets happy and healthy and makes it easier to find them new homes.

Playing

Play is an important exercise for the mind and body and keeps our pets happy.

Grooming

Grooming not only keeps fur clean, it helps pets get used to being handled. Plus we can give them a health check at the same time.

Health care

All our animals are checked by a vet and given treatment if they need it. They are also neutered and microchipped where it’s appropriate.

We feed again in the afternoon

Another break for the dogs

Volunteers help us to look after the animals.

Bedtime

Each rehoming centre has staff onsite overnight to check on the pets and to keep them safe.

Funding

We don’t receive any government or lottery funding so we have to find lots of different ways to raise money.

How we raise our funds

• Donations• Legacies (money left in a Will)• Grants• Charity shops• Events (such as climbing

Ben Nevis)• Open days• Corporate sponsors

Email: education@bluecross.org.ukwww.bluecross.org.ukRegistered charity no: 224392 (England and Wales), SC040154 (Scotland)