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Real animals. Real change. Because of you. Meet the animals whose lives have been transformed thanks to supporters like you:
Animal StoriesMolly’s brave recovery
Nine‑year‑old Molly has been through so much in just a few short months. She came into the care of our member charity Mayhew after her owner sadly passed away. We see many difficult situations, but it is always especially heartbreaking when an animal loses the person they loved most. Soon after arriving, Molly was examined […]
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Animal StoriesBetty’s Story: Caring for a Lionhead Rabbit with Eye Problems
When the bond between rabbits Betty and Mabel sadly broke down, their owner made the compassionate decision to ask our member charity Blue Cross to help them each find new companions. Rabbits rely deeply on company, and without it they can quickly become lonely and depressed. Mabel soon found a new friend and a loving […]
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Animal StoriesHelping Bilenman the donkey
In Bamako, the capital of Mali, Bilenman the donkey accidentally ate some harmful waste, causing severe damage to his mouth. Thanks to your support, our member charity Working Animals International (the new name for SPANA) treated his wounds. Like many donkeys in Bamako, five-year-old Bilenman spends hours dragging carts over a rubbish dump in the […]
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Animal StoriesOne year on, meet the horses rescued from horrific neglect
Last year, eight horses arrived at our member charity World Horse Welfare, rescued from a shocking case of neglect where dead horses had been left where they had fallen. The eight horses, including a foal, were among 22 found in appalling conditions after Field Officer Seema was called to assist the RSPCA. She said: “Sadly, […]
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Animal StoriesFrom injury to a loving home
March was a landmark month for greyhounds. Members of the Welsh Senedd and the Scottish Parliament voted to end greyhound racing, meaning these gentle dogs will finally have the chance to enjoy life as beloved pets, safe from the dangers of the track. Our member charity, Blue Cross, first called for a ban in 2022, […]
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Animal StoriesA note, a cat, and a growing crisis
“I am being made homeless,” read the heartbreaking note left with Marley. The tabby, aged four, was left at the gates of our member Blue Cross’ Hertfordshire rehoming centre in a cat carrier in December, just weeks before Christmas. Heartbreakingly, Marley is just one of many cats in this awful situation. There have been more […]
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Animal StoriesHelping a neglected horse in Morocco
Together for Animals member charity Working Animals International has recently changed its name from SPANA. However, the charity’s mission remains unchanged. With their new name and new look, they are aiming to make an even greater impact on the lives and welfare of working animals worldwide – at a time when their teams are working […]
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Animal StoriesSweet Cookie’s second chance
When Cookie, a four-year-old pug, arrived at our member charity Mayhew, she was already missing one eye, which had been removed before she reached them. There was no medical history to explain why—no notes, no records. Just a small, gentle dog who had clearly been through something significant and who deserved every bit of kindness […]
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Animal StoriesDinky’s search for a friend
We all need a friend in life and none more so than Dinky the 8hh miniature Shetland when he arrived at our member charity Blue Cross’ Burford rehoming centre. “Dinky’s owner had a change in circumstances so needed to find him a new forever home,” Jess, Adoptions Preparation Lead at Burford, says. “Many people think […]
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