Blue Cross Southampton rehoming centre

22/10/2026

Black cat myths vs. facts! 🐾🎃

Fact - Black cats take three times as long to be adopted than any other colours of cats

Myth - Black cats are unlucky

Fact - In Scotland a black cat crossing your path is a sign of prosperity and good luck

Myth - Black cats are witches cats

Fact - In Japan a black cat signifies love, luck and protection

The biggest myth of all - Black cats don't make good pets!

We have lots of black cats all currently struggling to find their new homes - This is likely because of the negative association surrounding black cats that still exists!

We would love to see your black cats below and why they make such great companions and deserve the same chance as any other cat when looking for a home 😻🖤

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/rehome/cat?Location=Hampshire%3A+Southampton+rehoming+centre

16/10/2026

Happy Global cat day!😻

We currently have over 30 black cats in our care all looking to find homes of their own! 🐾

Black cats often have a negative stigma around them and it can take them twice as long to be adopted!
As you can see from this video they have just as much love, personality and gorgeous looks as any other cat!😻💙

Please share this video to help them find their new families 💫💙

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/rehome/cat?Location=Hampshire%3A+Southampton+rehoming+centre

12/10/2026

Why have one cat when you can have two?😻😻

We have lots of cats all looking for their new homes, could one (or two 😉) of them be your next companion?💫

Take a look at their profiles below💙
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/rehome/cat?Location=Hampshire%3A+Southampton+rehoming+centre

11/10/2026

We have taken in a large number of cats and are running low on resources - can you help us? 💙

We are in need of:
🐾Double cat feeding bowls
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🐾Blankets and towels (second hand accepted as long as they are in good condition)
🐾Cat litter (preferably paper pellet)
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🐾Soft cat toys
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Keep an eye on our website for these guys, they are making great progress and will all be looking for homes of their own very soon! 😻

11/10/2026

We have had four young cats handed into our care. 2 male and 2 female around 14 weeks old, they are black and white.
They were found in the new forest area.

If you think they may be yours please get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Proof of ownership will be required.

06/10/2026

Sweet little Badger is on the lookout for his new girlfriend!😍

He is looking for an indoor home where he can be bonded with a female.💙

Could you have the home for him?💫
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/badger-5188760

05/10/2026

Lagoona and Clawdeen are the last of their litter and are wondering why they are struggling to find their new home?😢

At 13 weeks old they are full of curiosity, affection, purrs and a lot of personality!😻

Could they be the pair your home is missing?💙

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/clawdeen-lagoona-2191428

04/10/2026

Meet Daisy and Patsy!💙

A unique pairing with a very strong friendship😍

Could they be the pair for you?🐶🐾

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/daisy-patsy-1183595

02/10/2026

Meet Southampton's own Rupert Bear! 🐻

Rupert has spent almost 200 days in Blue Cross care, the progress he has made in this time has been incredible!

Originally arriving to us as a stray,
with a tail injury, he has overcome his medical issues and really learnt to trust us. Rupert is now wondering why he is struggling to find his new home 😢

He is a very unique chap looking for a unique home to match his needs and continue to thrive in 😻

Please share Rupert Bear's profile to help him find the loving home he so deserves! 💙

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