Chris Burghes
@chrisburghes
Chief Executive Officer at Blue Cross š¾
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08-07-2021 19:37:10
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I love to read about four legged Guinness World Records holders! š¾ Flossie has been named the oldest living cat at a whooping 27 years old. She was recently rescued by a lady of the same age!: news.sky.com/story/worlds-oā¦
It's been a privilege to raise awareness of how the cost of living crisis is affecting pet owners, and how Blue Cross UK' can support, on Sky News and Steph McGovern recently! We will continue to raise these important issues across national media.
Alright, pet? with me & Rob Adams went out on air on BBC Radio Ulster BBC Sounds today. Hear from Charlotte Crosby about her doggies, PlayforStrays & Gusberts on the abandoned Ukrainian animals & Chris Burghes Blue Cross UK on the #CostOfLivingCrises bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bā¦
Many people are struggling to care for their pets. By supporting Blue Cross UK this Christmas, you could help us to take care of more homeless pets, until we can find them the perfect new home: bluecross.org.uk/support
As news headlines across the UK describe temperatures as low as -5 degrees I canāt help but think of Blue Cross UK partners in Ukraine, currently experiencing -15 to -20 degrees. We're working hard to ensure pets are able to access food: bluecross.org.uk/blue-cross-ukrā¦
The petition committee's recommendation to ban greyhound racing in Wales is a significant step towards the more compassionate future we need to protect dogs. @the_blue_cross, @dogstrust and RSPCA (England & Wales) are united in supporting this: bluecross.org.uk/campaign/CutThā¦
Amber was abandoned in a field whilst she was pregnant and suffering with mange. Blue Cross UK were able to deliver her pups whilst getting her back to good health. All of the pups and Amber are now thriving in new homes. None of this would be possible without our supporters.
It was great to see ITV News Meridian Natalie Verney meet the wonderful Amber at Blue Cross UK rehoming centre in Burford recently. Amber is just one of the many sick and abandoned pets we were able to help this year.
Thanks for highlighting how stressful Christmas can be for some of our pets BBC Oxfordshire We've lots of tips on how you can have a safe and stress-free festive season with your dog šbit.ly/3hCJEPK #Christmas
As temperatures plummeted here in the UK, we know first-hand the stresses due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. In Ukraine, the situation is even more severe. Read my latest article on Blue Cross UK efforts to help those in need: linkedin.com/pulse/uk-freezā¦
Before Amber was bought to Blue Cross UK, she was abandoned, suffering with mange and heavily pregnant. It brings me such joy to see her and her puppies healthy and rehomed. This is exactly the kind of difference supporting Blue Cross can make: bluecross.org.uk/support
It's great to see families come together, to raise a glass or two and temporarily put aside the great uncertainties that may of us are feeling in the spirit of Christmas. Read my latest article, recapping the last year at Blue Cross UK: linkedin.com/pulse/2022-yeaā¦
Merry Christmas from all of us at Blue Cross UK! š It's been a challenging year, but the team have never let that deter them from doing what they can to help pets and their owners.
#DidYouKnow Blue Cross UK run Britainās largest animal bereavement service? The helpline has helped 27,000 pet owners this year alone - this is 20,000 more than in 2021. We're enlisting 100 volunteers to keep this vital service going all year round.
