Blue Cross Newport Rehoming and Advice Unit

17/10/2026

Is your dog scared of fireworks? 🎆
Don’t wait until Bonfire Night - a little preparation can make a big difference.
1. Gradually introduce fireworks sounds at a very low volume.
2. Make it positive – pair the sounds with treats, food or something your dog loves.
3. Build up slowly – only increase the volume while your dog remains relaxed.
4. Be patient – Take it slowly; this can take weeks or months.
For further advice on preparing your dog for fireworks, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/4xuiBXU

08/10/2026

How has this gorgeous, fun loving guy not found his home yet? 🏡 🐕 🐾

To read Ronald’s profile and apply, click the link below ⬇️

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/ronald-1186865

05/10/2026

Take a look at some of the AMAZING homes our lucky hamsters have gone to 🐹

Add yours below 💙🩵💙

04/10/2026

Have you rehomed a pet from us?
If so, add a photo below! 🐇🐈‍⬛🐭🐕🐹🐁🐾

01/10/2026

Do you know how much space rabbits need?
Rabbits should always live with at least one other rabbit, and require 24/7 access to a minimum space of 3x2m 🐇 🐰 🐇

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01/10/2026

Kittens kittens everywhere! Could you offer one or two of our beautiful kits a wonderful home?
Apply below! 🐾

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/rehome/cat?Location=South+Wales%3A+Newport+Casnewydd+rehoming%2C+advice+and+behaviour+unit

28/09/2026

Can you help our friends at Newport City Dogs Home Rehoming? 🐕🏡 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

27/09/2026

Leaving a family home and coming to a rehoming centre can be a stressful time for pets. For some animals it’s the best option, for example if they’re stray, abandoned or neglected. But for others there’s another way that Blue Cross can help them to find loving new homes, and that’s with our Home Direct scheme.

What are the benefits of the scheme?

Home Direct saves the pet the stress of staying in kennels, cattery etc, as they’ll go straight from one loving home to another. It also frees up more spaces at our centres and with our pet fosterers, so we can take in more pets that have no other choice, for example if they’re stray, abandoned or suffering from neglect.

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

26/09/2026

Could you save a life? 💙

Fostering is an important part of our care and we're in urgent need of more people to help our pets. We'll be here to support you AND you'll get to help save a pet's life!

We are currently in need of:

🐕Dog fosters
🐈Cat fosters
🐾Guinea pig fosters (indoor or out)
🐇Rabbit fosters (indoor)

If you feel you can help us rescue more pets, please apply below 💙🩵💙

👉 https://www.bluecross.org.uk/volunteer-pet-foster-carer

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

23/06/2026

‼️Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are closed to the public today (23.06.26) Wednesday as normal, and Thursday (25.06.26). Please call or email us as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We aim to reopen on Friday 26th June ‼️