Operations
Blue Cross operate a number of services throughout the United Kingdom. Its first and still primary service is the provision of veterinary services to animal owners who cannot afford the fees charged by private veterinary surgeons. They operate four animal hospitals, three of which are in London, at Victoria, Merton and Hammersmith and a fourth in Grimsby, Lincolnshire as well as operate mobile clinics throughout the country. Blue Cross carried out over 97,000 treatments, operations and diagnostic investigations in 2010.
An extension of the animal care operation is the operation of two horse ambulances, which operate at equestrian events to recover injured horses from the field of play. This follows on from being the first organisation to operate a horse ambulance, which covered the streets of London from 1900, rescuing injured animals.
Blue Cross is also heavily involved in animal adoption, arranging adoption for companion animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits and small rodents, as well as larger species such as horses. In 2010, the charity rehomed 6717 animals.
The organisation also works to improve the lives of animals through promotion to pet owners and work in animal behaviour therapy. They also offer a pet bereavement councselling service for owners traumatised by the loss of an animal.
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