the blue cross - day at an adoption centre
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This slide show explains the routine animal care at our adoption centresTRANSCRIPT
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A day at a Blue Cross adoption centre
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Early in the morning
We let the animals out into their runs & walk the dogs
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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.
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Feeding time
All animals are catered for individually.
Some may also be on medication which needs to be given regularly and recorded.
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Cleaning
We clean out thoroughly every morning and then clean up any poo as it occurs throughout the day.
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Opening time
The public keep us busy with enquiries and by rehoming
our animals
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Training
Training makes animals easier to rehome and keeps their minds active whilst they are staying with us.
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Playing
Play is an important exercise for the mind and
body and keeps the animals happy.
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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.
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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.
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We feed again in the late afternoon
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Another toilet break for the dogs
Volunteers help the regular staff to look after the animals
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Bed time
Each adoption centre has staff on site overnight to check on the animals and to keep them safe
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Funding
We receive no government or lottery funding
Therefore, we have to have many different ways of raising money
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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