Grimsby Blue Cross animal hospital

15/10/2026

PUPPY FOUND 🐕
🏙️ Alley in Stanley Street
🐕 White and Tan puppy, a few days old
🏷 Reference Number 08/26
☎️ 0300 777 1840.
Please note that we scan all stray pets for a microchip at the time of admit.
Please note that we cannot answer enquiries on this post.

14/10/2026

🐰💚 Calling all bunny owners! 💚🐰

Did you know we run a dedicated Rabbit Clinic with our lovely Nurse Hollie? 🐇🥕

Whether you’re a first-time bunny owner or have been caring for rabbits for years, Nurse Hollie is on hand to offer friendly advice and help keep your fluffy friends happy and healthy! ❤️

Our Rabbit Clinic covers a range of rabbit care and husbandry topics, including:

🐰 Diet & nutrition

🥕 Housing & enrichment

🐾 Handling & general care

🦷 Dental health

💚 Nail clipping

🐇 General wellbeing

Rabbits have some very specific needs, and even small changes can make a big difference to their health and happiness.

So whether your bunny needs a little paw-dicure 💅 or you’d simply like some advice, Nurse Hollie would love to meet you and your fluffy companions! 🥰

📞 Contact our reception team to book your rabbit nurse clinic appointment on 0300 777 1840

13/10/2026

🎆🐾 Remember, Remember… Our Pets This November! 🐾🎆

Bonfire Night is fast approaching! 🔥✨

For many of our furry friends, fireworks can be absolutely terrifying. The loud bangs, bright flashes and unfamiliar noises can cause fear, stress and anxiety. 🐶🐱🐰

🐾 Our top tips for a calmer Bonfire Night:

🏡 Create a safe space – Make a cosy den where your pet can retreat if they feel scared. Let them choose where they feel safest.

🎵 Turn up the tunes! – Playing music or having the TV on can help mask the sound of fireworks.

🪟 Close curtains and windows – This helps reduce the noise and flashes from outside.

🐕 Walk dogs before dark – Try to get those evening walks finished before the fireworks begin, and keep dogs on leads when outside.

🐱 Keep pets safely indoors – Make sure cats are inside before dark and that doors, windows and pet flaps are secure.

❤️ Offer comfort and reassurance – If your pet wants cuddles, give them! You won’t make their fear worse by comforting them.

🐰 Don’t forget our smaller furry friends! – Rabbits and guinea pigs can also find fireworks frightening. Provide extra hiding places and consider moving outdoor accommodation to a quieter, sheltered location where appropriate.

💊 Does your pet struggle with firework anxiety?

If your pet has previously shown signs of severe fear or distress during fireworks, please contact us WELL IN ADVANCE of Bonfire Night!

Our veterinary team can discuss ways to help, including whether prescription medication may be appropriate for your pet.

⚠️ Please don’t leave it until the fireworks have started! Some medications and anxiety management plans need to be started or trialled ahead of time, so early preparation is key.

Every year thousands of pets will suffer as a result of fireworks being let off. Blue Cross animal hospitals see a marked rise in pets requiring medication during these times.

12/10/2026

🐾❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU! ❤️🐾

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated cat food for our furry patients! 😸

Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us and helps us care for the cats who need us most. Every donation makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your continued support. 💕

From all of us and our furry friends, Thank You!🐾🐈

11/10/2026

This gorgeous little chap came into us for his procedure as he was cryptorchid — meaning one of his testicles had failed to descend into the sc***um.

After his sedation, he decided there was absolutely no better place to start getting sleepy than curled up on Nurse Megan’s lap! 🥹🐾

So, what is cryptorchidism and why do we recommend neutering?

Cryptorchidism is when one or both testicles don’t descend normally. A retained testicle has a higher risk of developing cancer and can also twist, causing a painful emergency. There is also a hereditary component, so neutering prevents the condition being passed on.

Surgery can be a little more involved than a routine castration, depending on where the retained testicle is located, but our team are experienced in providing the care these patients need. 🩺❤️

And as you can see… this little patient was very happy to be in our care! 🥰🐶💤

To book your pet in for neutering call us on 0300 777 1840

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day | 10 October 💚

Today, we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible people who make our veterinary hospital what it is.

Working in veterinary care is hugely rewarding, but we also know it can be emotionally and physically demanding. Our teams experience joy, compassion, worry, loss and grief — sometimes all in the same day. 🐾

That’s why we’re so proud to have dedicated Mental Health First Aiders within our hospital, providing a listening ear, support and a safe space for colleagues when they need it.

We’re also incredibly proud of our Pet Bereavement Team, who support people through some of the most difficult moments we face. Losing a beloved pet can be devastating, and having people who understand the depth of that grief makes such a difference. 🌈🐾

Today is a reminder that looking after ourselves and each other matters. There is no weakness in asking for help, taking a moment, or simply saying, “I’m not okay.”

To every member of our veterinary hospital team — thank you for the compassion, dedication and kindness you show every single day. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re proud to stand alongside you. 💚

09/10/2026

🌟 Hero of the Month – Emma! 🌟

A huge well done to Emma, who is so deserving of this month’s Hero award! 💙

Emma has the massive job of managing and reinventing our main diary, constantly dealing with last-minute changes and doing everything she can to make sure everything runs smoothly often going above and beyond when she should be at home!

On top of this, she continues to be a fantastic veterinary nurse. Her knowledge, capability and reliability are amazing.

Thank you, Emma, for everything you do for the team, both seen and unseen. We really do appreciate you! 🥰🐾

So, well deserved, Emma🌟

08/10/2026

☕🐾 A HUGE thank you to one of our wonderful clients! 🐾☕

We’d like to say a massive THANK YOU to a very kind client who has generously donated a coffee machine AND a supply of pods to our veterinary hospital! 🥹☕❤️

We can officially confirm that our staff are now being fuelled by something stronger than the adrenaline of a busy consult list! 😂

Your incredibly thoughtful donation is going to be very much appreciated by our whole team!

08/10/2026

CAT FOUND 🐈

🏙️ Weelsby Street, Grimsby
🐈 Tortoiseshell & White Domestic Short Hair Female
🏷 Reference Number 180/26
☎️ 0300 777 1840.
Please note that we scan all stray pets for a microchip at the time of admit.
Please note that we cannot answer enquiries on this post.

07/10/2026

CAT FOUND 🐈

🏙️ Humberston Avenue, Grimsby
🐈 Black & White Domestic Short Hair Male
🏷 Reference Number 179/26
☎️ 0300 777 1840.
Please note that we scan all stray pets for a microchip at the time of admit.
Please note that we cannot answer enquiries on this post.

26/09/2026

It's International Rabbit Day! Thinking of getting rabbits as pets? Take our very unscientific quiz to find out if you're ready for them. 🐇🐇

Swipe to the end for the true answer, and check out our website for rabbit care tips! https://bit.ly/3ORiUbG

25/09/2026

78 days waiting to be adopted, Juniper hopes her day arrives soon. 💔 Meet her by clicking the link in our bio.

22/09/2026

When Phoebe arrived at Blue Cross, it was hard to see the puppy underneath. 💔

Found on a caravan site with her sister, Piper, and brought in by a dog warden, Phoebe’s coat was so badly matted that around 85% of her body was covered. She was uncomfortable, frightened and in desperate need of care.

Our team got to work removing the mats carefully, and quickly discovered a six-month-old puppy.

With patience, care and time, Phoebe began to show the happy young dog she really was. And now, she’s found a loving new home of her own.

18/09/2026

Rescue dogs have just as much love to give, and adopting them gives them the second chance they deserve. 💙

16/09/2026

We have news… 👀🐾

A huge thank you to our friends at Untamed for supporting the pets in our care! 💙

When you purchase our limited-edition recipe, 100% of the profits go towards supporting Blue Cross and the animals who need us most.

15/09/2026

When Luna arrived in our care, the change in her circumstances left her anxious and struggling to cope. 💔

The lively whippet had come from a busy home where her family felt they couldn't give her the time she needed. Sadly, Luna found the transition to kennel life overwhelming. Being left alone in her kennel was just too much for her to handle.

Determined to help Luna feel safe, our team went above and beyond to make her time in the kennels as positive as possible.

Each day, Luna was encouraged to choose a new toy to take back to her kennel, helping her to build positive associations with her space. The team kept a radio on overnight to comfort her and provided a ‘destruction box’ filled with treats, giving her an outlet for her anxiety. With enrichment, training, and patience, Luna’s kennel became a place she loved.

Before long, Luna was back to her energetic and silly self, earning her the nickname ‘Kangaroo’ as she zoomed and bounced around the paddock at full speed.

A family soon fell for Luna’s silly and fun-loving personality, and she’s now thriving in a loving home of her own. 💙

Could you help us give more pets like Luna a second chance?

Every day we see pets come through our doors in need of a second chance, and you can help. By sponsoring a pet, your money goes towards the care and help that these animals need to go on and live the life they deserve. Click the link to find out more. 👉 https://bit.ly/4hdEDZN

14/09/2026

Boots is still waiting for someone to take a chance on him. 💔

Boots might be a sensitive boy, but please don't dismiss him. 👉 https://bit.ly/4x909nh

How can anyone resist this face? 💔

Boots might be a sensitive boy, but please don't dismiss him.

This gorgeous boy is looking for a calm, patient home where he can build trust at his own pace and form a loving bond.

A soft voice, a few tasty treats, and a hands-off approach are all it takes to help Boots feel safe.

Give him time, and you could discover a very special bond. 👉 https://bit.ly/4x909nh

12/09/2026

We couldn't believe what poor Sahara and Nevada had been living in together for six months. 💔

Living in a clear box, with barely any space to run or play, and only shallow bedding, these poor girls were long overdue an upgrade.

Since then, they have moved into a gerbil paradise with lots of enrichment, forage, bedding deep enough to make tunnels, and lots of safe places to hide.

After growing in confidence and trust, they were adopted together.

Discover how to care for your gerbil. 👉 https://bit.ly/4c5BPeq

10/09/2026

Five tiny kittens arrived at our Victoria animal hospital, terrified, shaking and huddled together in a box. 💔

At just five weeks old, Porky, Beatrix, Buddy, Slinky and Dippy were already showing signs of how difficult their short lives had been.

The person who brought them said they had been given the kittens by a friend to sell, leaving us deeply concerned about what they had already experienced.

Porky was in the worst condition, with urine staining and faeces stuck between her paws, while all five would hiss and swipe at anyone who came near.

But with patience, love and time in foster care, their fear began to melt away. Within days, they were confident, playful little kittens.

Now, all five are thriving in loving homes, showing just how much a safe place, expert care and a second chance can change a life. 💙

09/09/2026

How can anyone resist this face? 💔

Boots might be a sensitive boy, but please don't dismiss him.

This gorgeous boy is looking for a calm, patient home where he can build trust at his own pace and form a loving bond.

A soft voice, a few tasty treats, and a hands-off approach are all it takes to help Boots feel safe.

Give him time, and you could discover a very special bond. 👉 https://bit.ly/4x909nh