Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

02/04/2025

The goats enjoying the nice weather ☀️ 🐐

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02/04/2025

Please help 🆘

Every year we hold a summer raffle, which ultimately helps us to raise much-needed funds for the animals here at the sanctuary. 💗

So how can you help, I hear you all asking... We are on the lookout for some wonderful prizes to add to our raffle. 👀

Do you have your own business? Do you have connections to places that could offer a day out, a spa day or a day at a golf course? ⛳

Any support would be greatly appreciated and of course, we will shout from the rooftops about anyone who has donated a prize. 🎉

If you can help support our raffle, please email us on:

[email protected]

Please share to help our post reach more people ❤️

01/04/2025

Our thirteen-year-old Queen of not-so-much sass 🤣👑🐈‍⬛

Hello, I’m Dingbat’s foster mum 👋

Dingbat has been with me for about a month now and we are settling in very well.😻

I was told her name at the shelter was "Queen of Sass" and she certainly put up a fight being put into the carrier. I've not really seen any sass from her since she came to me though I would say she's very independent. 🥰

She makes it clear when and where she wants pets and will simply walk away if not pleased. Even when she doesn't much want to be touched she generally wants to be near you and you may find yourself with a little shadow throughout the day. 😍

She's also surprisingly playful for an older lady and is fond of strings and ribbons. 💖

On arriving home, she was a little nervous at first but right from the off was rubbing against things and accepting head scratches. It didn't take her long to start coming up onto my lap on the sofa and leaning against me as we slept. 😻

Medication-wise she's super easy, her arthritis is treated by a liquid medication once per day which goes straight on her breakfast or on a small treat. She is on a diet but already losing some weight and doing really well. 🎉

She's swiftly become a wonderful part of my routine from her morning greetings, her steady presence and nighttime purrs and comforting weight. 😍

Here’s hoping Dingbat finds her forever home soon 🙏

Dingbat is looking for the following type of home 🏡
👶 Cannot live with children
🐈 Cannot live with another cat
🐶 Cannot live with a dog
🏡 Needs outdoor access

If you can offer the wonderful Dingbat her forever home, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/cat-adoption-questionnaire/

Please share her plea ❤️🙏

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01/04/2025

We have the best adopters ❤️❤️

Several weeks ago a wonderful family including their two canine companions came to visit Pat & Norman with a view to adopting one of them. 😍

Whilst both Pat & Norman showed themselves incredibly well, we knew they would after all they are amazing doggos, there was only space for one more canine companion. 🐶

Pat was lucky enough to be offered a fabulous forever home and we are pleased to say he is settling in incredibly well. 💖

On the adoption day, these wonderful people gave Norman a hamper of goodies so that he didn't feel left out and here he is posing with his goodies like the good boy he is!! 🥰

What would make this spectacular generosity even more spectacular is if this post raised Norman’s profile in the hope of finding his forever home! 🙏

If you would like to read his bio, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/norman/

Thank you so much to Pat’s wonderful family for being so amazing and thank you for giving Pat such a wonderful home. ❤️❤️

31/03/2025

🚨 Are you missing a black neutered male cat from Southmoor near Abingdon?

Today we have had a black male cat handed into our care from Maclean Drive in Southmoor near Abingdon.

Sadly, he isn't microchipped so we are unable to locate his human companions. 🐈‍⬛

If you are missing a black cat then please contact us using any of the methods below:
📞 01865 890239
📧 [email protected]
💬 DM us on Messenger

We would love nothing more than to reunite this handsome chap who we have temporarily called Neville.

You will need to provide photographic evidence that Neville is your cat.

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31/03/2025

Can we show a lot of love to our black & white cats who are currently looking for their forever homes? 💖

Sadly, black or black & white animals typically spend more time in rescue than any other colour. They see less interest and less interaction with their social media posts. 💔

But we can change that right!!! We know we can always rely on our supporters when we need them most. 😻

To find out more about the cats in our care please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adopt/cats/

Please click on the Apply Now button should you wish to register your interest in adopting one of our cats. Please ensure you have carefully read their bios ensuring you can provide the home they need 🥰

By adopting a cat from us not only are you giving that cat a forever home, but you are also allowing us to help more cats in need 💞

If you can’t give a cat a home then please help them by sharing this post 😻

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31/03/2025

🐾 Adopting a dog is a decision that brings joy and companionship. 🐶❤️

However, successful adoptions require careful consideration of the dog's needs. 🤔

In this article, we discuss key factors that contribute to successful dog adoptions, including the importance of patience, understanding, compatibility assessment, addressing behavioural challenges, and aligning our lifestyles with the needs of our furry companions.

Together, we can create, successful, loving and fulfilling dog adoptions. 🐶❤️

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/understanding-the-challenges-of-dog-adoptions-a-sanctuarys-perspective/

In this article, we shed light on the reasons why some adoptions falter and emphasise the importance of prioritising a dog's needs over the desires you may have as an owner.

31/03/2025

🌸🎨 Charity Craft Fair – Supporting Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary 🐾💕

Looking for a lovely day out this spring? Come along to our Charity Craft Fair on Saturday 5th April at Didcot Civic Hall – a fantastic event packed with handmade treasures, unique gifts, and feel-good community vibes!

🕙 10:00am to 3:00pm
📍 Didcot Civic Hall, Britwell Road, Didcot, OX11 7JN
🎟 Entry: Just £1 on the day – and kids under 12 go FREE!

Browse a brilliant selection of stalls featuring locally made crafts, homewares, jewellery, art, sweet treats and more. Whether you're after something special or just fancy a mooch with friends and family, there's something for everyone.

🥰 All proceeds go towards the fantastic work of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary – helping rescue, care for and rehome animals in need across the county.

💷 Fancy running a stall yourself? They're just £25 each.
📩 Email [email protected] or 📞 call 07876 195984 to book your space.

Support local makers, treat yourself to something beautiful, and help make a difference to animals in need – all in one day. We’d love to see you there!

31/03/2025

❤️ Rocky the handsome, long-legged lover boy. ❤️

Let's all agree that Rocky is a bit of a gorgeous treat for our eyes. 👀

Rocky has already made his way into the staff's hearts and treat pouches! 🤣

Rocky is a friendly, playful and fun-loving kind of guy who would enjoy an active family environment. His favourite thing is having a scratch behind the ear while snuggling on the sofa. 🥰

Can you offer Rocky the following type of home?
✅️ A private secure garden with a minimum of 6ft fencing.
✅️ Can live with children aged 14+
✅️ A pet-free home.

If you would like to apply for Rocky please click on the link below 👇

🔗 https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/rocky/

30/03/2025

We hope you all had a fabulous weekend! 😍 It’s been a busy one here at the sanctuary!! ❤️

Over the weekend, fourteen of our lucky residents found their forever homes 💕

Thank you so much to all the incredible adopters who have offered a space in their hearts to one of our animals 🥰

We wish all the animals the very best in their forever homes and can't wait to hear how they are all getting on. Good luck in your new adventures little ones ❤️

Keep an eye on our Facebook for updates on their new adventures 😍

If you would like to support what we do best, please consider becoming a monthly donor:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/donate

30/03/2025

It's not the ending we were hoping for 😔

As you all know, we were alerted to two helpless kittens who had been dumped by the dude of the River Thame. 💔

After rescuing these little cuties, we were informed that an adult cat had been seen in the same location. 🐈‍⬛

So we decided to set our trap in the hope that we could catch Mum. 🙏

Being a small team, we don't have the resources to wait with the trap, but the location, only five minutes from the sanctuary, meant that we could check the trap regularly. The trap has our details on it, so anyone who saw it would know why it was there.

Sadly, it has been stolen 😔 leaving us in a situation where we have no trap and we are now unsure if Mum was in the trap or if it was taken to be sold for scrap metal. 😤

This is really saddening especially, given the circumstances. 😢

If anyone knows anything about this, then please let us know if Mum is safe.

We now have to spend £254 to purchase another trap when all we were trying to do was to save a helpless animal. 😩

If you would like to donate towards a new trap or even two as we loan them out to members of the public to help catch stay cats, then please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/donate/single/

Alternatively, please click on the donate button.

So sorry to ask for support but we could have done without this unnecessary cost 😢

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30/03/2025

💐🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸💐

If you are lucky enough to be spending the day with an adopted companion, then from us, we thank you for giving them unconditional love and the forever home they deserve ❤️🐰🐈🐶❤️

We hope you have a wonderful day 🥰

Here are a few photos of our feline mums with their kittens or those who are waiting to pop. Our foster team are doing a magnificent job giving them extra love and attention. 💖

It’s not too late to give your Mum a unique gift by sponsoring our cattery where we offer a safe space for many felines throughout the year. Please click on the link below to find out more information:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/sponsor/cats-sponsor/cattery/

🙏 No adoption enquiries please, these kittens are not ready to find their forever homes yet. 🙏

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29/03/2025

Bea & Nugget are requesting applications 😻

These 6-month-old kittens arrived at the sanctuary because they couldn’t adjust to living with a dog. ☹️

Nugget can be a little shy at first, although that doesn’t last for long before she’s getting up to all sorts of antics with her sister. She adores cuddles and will happily accept as many as possible. ❤️

Bea is a complete live wire and loves to keep people entertained by her antics. But don’t worry she also has her calm and loving moments where she just soaks up as much love as possible. 😍

These two will bring so much love and amusement to their new forever home. ❤️

Bea & Nugget are looking for the following type of home 🏡
👶 They can live with children age 5+
🐈 They can potentially live with other young cats
🐶 They cannot live with dogs
🏡 They need outdoor access

If you can give these two sweethearts their forever home, please click on the link below 👇

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/cat-adoption-questionnaire/

Please share their plea to help them find their forever home. 🙏❤️

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29/03/2025

🚨 We have now been in touch with the owner and the dog has been signed into our care. Thanks to everyone who shared. 🚨

This morning we had a white & black medium bull breed dog handed in after being found near the Falcon Rowing Club in Meadow Lane, Oxford.

The dog is microchipped but sadly the contact details aren't up to date. So we are unable to contact their human companion. ☹️

If you are missing your dog, please contact us:
📞 01865 890239
📧 [email protected]
💬 DM is on Messenger

The dog is safe and well and is currently being cared for by our team. 💖

Thank you to the kind people who found the dog and handed them in. ❤️

You will need to provide photographic ID that matches the details of the owner on the microchip.

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29/03/2025

❤️ Fudge ❤️

Big Softy Fudge is a sweet, sensitive soul.
He can be shy at first but once over his initial nerves, he's the biggest cuddle monster! 😍

This handsome boy would love to spend his days sunbathing and snuggling with his favourite people. Maybe this could be you? 🙏

Lurchers often get overlooked in rescue, but please give Fudge a chance. He will be an amazing addition to his new home! ❤️

Fudge is looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ A home without cats or small furries.
✅️ A private secure garden with minimum 6ft fencing
✅️ Fudge can live with children aged 14 +
✅️ Fudge can potentially live with another medium to large dog pending successful meets at the sanctuary.

If you are interested in applying for Fudge please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/fudge/

Please share ❤️

28/03/2025

You are safe now little ones 🖤🐈‍⬛

Earlier today we were alerted by a kind member of the public that they had spotted two young kittens in a neighbouring village along with some discarded furniture. 💔

Of course, we raced over to try and locate them and to be honest it didn't take long! In the bushes were two vulnerable kittens who were no older than 12 weeks. 😔

They were huddled together not really sure what was going on around them. But on the plus side they were hungry so this made catching them a little easier! 🐈‍⬛

After a little bit of clambering through the undergrowth and a bit of a paddle in the River Thame! 🤣

We were able to catch them both!! They have definitely grown up in a domesticated environment They were very easy to handle so all we can presume is that they have been dumped. 💔

We have since been told that someone may have sighted an adult cat in the same location so we are currently monitoring the area very closely but as of yet there isn't any indication of another cat. However, we will be setting a trap just to be on the safe side. 🙏

If you are in a situation where you are unable to look after your animals, please contact your local rescue for help and advice. Dumping them gives them little to no chance of surviving. 😢

Thank you to the kind person who spotted these little ones, if it wasn't for your phone call they wouldn't be safe in one of our warm and cosy rooms. 👏❤️

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28/03/2025

Please meet these beautiful sisters ❤️

Five-year-old Cassie & Raquel arrived at the sanctuary due to a change of circumstances that prevented their human companion from keeping them. 💔

These girls are gorgeous and they know it!! Being Maine C***s they have some typical breed traits including being very dog-like. 😍

They have settled into the cattery environment relatively well. As each day passes their personalities are shining through. ❤️

They adore chin tickles and Cassie in particular enjoys rubbing around your legs. 💖

Cassie & Raquel will need to be groomed regularly to keep their coats in tip-top condition. Please only apply if you can commit to daily grooming. 🪮

They are looking for the following type of home 🏡
👶 They can live with children 10+
🐈 They cannot live with other cats
🐶 They cannot live with dogs
🏡 Indoor only

If you are looking for two big personalities to join your family, then please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/cat-adoption-questionnaire/

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