In this petcast, learn about the work of the Blue Cross education programme, which aims to spread the message of responsible pet ownership through talks in schools and groups. We speak to Blue Cross education officer Tracy Genever and drop in on an education talk at a primary school in Birmingham.

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Find out more about the work of the Pet Bereavement Support Service - a network of trained volunteers offering support and understanding to people affected by the loss of a pet.

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In this month's petcast, learn about the careful rehoming process of The Blue Cross; why animals are given up for adoption and the benefits of adopting a pet.

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It is well known that the firework season can bring misery to Britain's pets. Many pet owners may not be aware that their animals can become so distressed that they can develop phobias, which may lead to severe behavioural problems. Find out how to protect your pet, and horses too, this firework season from our Blue Cross experts.

It's Take Your Dog to Work Day on Friday 14 September 2007. This fundraising event is a national celebration of the bond we share with our dogs. In this petcast, Blue Cross animal behaviourists Ryan Neile and Julie Bedford explain the benefits of taking your dog to work, and how the much-needed funds raised help needy pets in our care.

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In this month's petcast we speak to veterinary staff at The Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, south London on how to protect pets during the summer. Despite the wet weather we've had this summer, our pets are still affected by sunny days and humidity.

Justin Ryan, along with partner Colin McCallister is best known as a TV presenter and interior designer on Channel 5's How not to Decorate. In an emotional petcast, Justin speaks to The Blue Cross about their work and pets, including the heroic - much missed - cat Felix who alerted them to a fire at their home and in turn was awarded the Scottish Executive Award for fire safety.

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Blue Cross chief executive John Rutter tells us how the charity has developed over the years, priorities for the future and his own pets, including donkeys!