A day at a Blue Cross adoption centre

Early in the morning

We let the animals out into their runs & walk the dogs

Checking the horses

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

We need to check they are well and see to their rugs if they wear them.

Feeding time

All animals are catered for individually.

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

Cleaning

We clean out thoroughly every morning and then clean up any poo as it occurs throughout the day.

Opening time

The public keep us busy with enquiries and by rehoming

our animals

Training

Training makes animals easier to rehome and keeps their minds active whilst they are staying with us.

Playing

Play is an important exercise for the mind and

body and keeps the animals happy.

Grooming

Grooming helps to keep the fur clean, it gets the animal used to being handled and we can give them a health check at the same time.

Health care

All our animals are checked by a vet and treatment is given, if

necessary. All dogs, cats, horses and rabbits are microchipped

All dogs, cats, rabbits and male horses are neutered before

rehoming.

We feed again in the late afternoon

Another toilet break for the dogs

Volunteers help the regular staff to look after the animals

Bed time

Each adoption centre has staff on site overnight to check on the animals and to keep them safe

Funding

We receive no government or lottery funding

Therefore, we have to have many different ways of raising money

How we raise our funds

• Donations• Legacies (money left in a will)• Grants• Charity shops• Events such as the

London Marathon• Open days• Corporate sponsors

www.bluecross.org.uk