About Us

The Blue Cross has 11 adoption centres, three equine centres and four hospitals.

The adoption centres are dedicated to caring for, rehabilitating and rehoming animals. Last year The Blue Cross took in 6,508 dogs, cats and small pets. Many of these were unwanted, some were strays and others were much-loved pets whose owners had sadly died.

Caring for horses is at the heart of The Blue Cross's history and its three equine centres look after more than 100 horses and ponies at any one time.

Its four animal hospitals provide a lifeline for pet owners who cannot afford private vets' fees and they deal with a range of veterinary procedures, from routine neutering to complex operations. Over 50,000 consultations are carried out each year.

The Blue Cross education programme puts animal welfare at the top of the agenda and the charity is committed to promoting responsible animal care.

Without the tireless efforts of the volunteers who make up the vast majority of the staff and the legion of The Blue Cross donors, many animals would not be around today.

The Blue Cross is a registered charity and receives no government funding, relying solely on the generosity of animal lovers to help support their vital services.

View The Blue Cross Centres and Hospitals in a larger map

Use the controls in the top left to zoom in and scan around. Click on the markers to find the address and contact details or to get directions. Use the key on the right and click on the centre for more information.

= cat adoption centres

= cat and dog adoption centres

= cat, dog and equine adoption centres

= The Blue Cross animal hospitals

If the centre is marked by a pin this means they have small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs and small pets) for adoption too.

Governance and professional advisers

Patron:
His Grace the Duke of Westminster
KG CB OBE TD CD DL

President:
RT Vyner CBE
Board of Governors:
DA Sinclaire LLB QDR (Chairman)
WH King (Vice Chairman)
ZD Berry FCA
W Beswick MRCVS
PF Brooks
Dr ATB Edney MRCVS
R Green MRCVS
TC Hutton MRCVS
Mrs J Hyde RGN
AJ Prebble
JMI Reed FCA
The Hon H Roper-Curzon
AV Rowbotham
Dr D Watt FRICS

Chief Executive and Secretary
K Hamilton MSc

Vice Presidents
The Rt Hon Earl Cadogan DL
The Lord Kirkham CVO
A Langton
Dr ARW Porter CBE
Lord Sheppard of Didgemere KCVO Kt
WJB Sneath
J Spurling OBE

www.bluecross.org.uk/epolitix
Head Office: Shilton Road, Burford, OXON OX18 4PF Tel: 01993 822651 Fax: 01993 823083 Email: info@bluecross.org.uk
The Blue Cross (Incorporating Our Dumb Friends League) is a charity registered in England and Wales (224392) and in Scotland (SC040154).