Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

16/02/2025

Sunday Success Story ❤️

Just wanted to give you a quick update on how Luca has been doing since he moved in last month. 😍

Luca has been settling in really well! He rushed into the house full of excitement and sniffed absolutely every corner, but within a few hours, he had found a few favourite spots! 🥰

Since then he has met the family- who he was a massive hit with. The hours I work also mean we can get out and explore some beautiful places before it gets too heavy with other dogs! One of our favourites is the Downs or going duck spotting. ❤️

But his absolute FAVOURITE thing is to then come home and have a big cuddle! 💗

Thank you to Dee and all at OAS, the newest addition to our family has been settling in really well and has completely stolen our hearts. 😍

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Thank you so much to Luca’s adopter for giving him the best home! We are so pleased he’s settling in so well. ❤️

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15/02/2025

Please meet the wonderful Stella 💖

Stella arrived at the sanctuary after she was handed into our vets as a stray. 😔

Sadly, she had an abscess from a cat bite that needed treatment. A kind member of the public handed her to a vet to ensure she got the treatment she needed. 🥰

She’s a sweet-natured lady who enjoys human companionship but she will make it very clear when she’s had enough… just like most cats!! 💖

Stella would be best suited to a home where she can sit back and relax and have a fuss as and when she wants it. 💖

Her favourite activity is to find that sunny spot where she can catch the warm rays. ❤️

Stella has been estimated to be around 8-10 years old. 😻

This gorgeous girl is looking for the following type of home 🏠
👶 Can live with children age 13+
🐈 Cannot live with other cats
🐶 Cannot live with a dog
🏡 Needs outdoor access

If you can give Stella her forever home, please click on the link below:

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

Please share to help Stella find her forever home. 💚

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15/02/2025

Last week we celebrated a very special day!! 🤍❤️

Not only was it Haze’s first birthday but she was also formally adopted. 🥰

Haze arrived in our care on 10th August along with her little feline family. It was clear from day one that something wasn’t quite right. Haze was much smaller than she should have been for her age and we had also witnessed her have several seizures. 😢

She had various tests run with our friends at The Hart Veterinary Centre in Bicester & Aylesbury where it was discovered that she had a liver shunt. She needed specialist care to have this intricate operation. Thankfully, she was offered a space The Ralph where they looked after her like the true princess she was and they successfully treated her. ❤️

In the meantime, one of our wonderful volunteers fell in love with her and so Marianne and her family offered to foster her so that she could recover in a home environment and have all the cuddles she desperately wanted. 😻

Roll on several months and Haze is fully recovered she has also been neutered. She was now ready to be formally adopted and who better to offer her a forever home than Marianne who she had already formed a wonderful connection and had been there every step of the way to hold her paw. 😍

Good luck Hazel with your new adventures! Thank you for being such a brave kitty throughout your journey with us here at the sanctuary. We are so proud of you. ❤️

Our thanks go out to all those involved in Haze’s care. To all of our supporters who helped us to raise the money needed to provide life-saving treatment. Finally, to Marianne and her family for offering Haze such a wonderful forever home and for all your support along the way! 💚

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15/02/2025

How did your Valentine’s Day go? Are you still looking for your one true love? 💚❤️💖

Well, look no further! If you are looking for a reliable companion then we can help! 🥰

They may not cook you dinner or tidy the house but they will always be there for you no matter what! 😍

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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14/02/2025

Special Appeal ❤️🙏 Please share 🙏❤️

Please meet the most adorable kitty around!! Peppa is five years old. She came into our care in December. We were a little shocked at how underweight she was for such a young cat. 😔

We ran various tests including an ultrasound and blood tests which showed that she had Hypercalcemia as well as being severely anaemic. 😔

Peppa has been a trooper through all of this and despite being very poorly, not that you would have known, she has fought all the way. With her fighting spirit, we have fought her corner just as much and supported her as best we can. 💖

Her most recent blood test has shown that her anaemia and calcium levels are very nearly within normal range. But sadly her kidneys have taken the brunt of the high calcium levels and sadly, it has caused irreversible damage which has now led to kidney failure. 😭

We don't know how long she has left but what we do know is that Peppa is a fighter and she deserves nothing more than to be in a loving home for as long as possible. 🙏

Peppa is looking for the following type of home 🏡
👶 Children 13+
🐈 No other cats in the home
🐶 No dogs in the home
🏡 Indoor only

We have put the above stipulations due to her condition, introducing other animals at this stage isn't doing right by Peppa. Equally, we have suggested children over 13 years old as it’s going to be an emotional rollercoaster for an adult let alone a child.

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

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

Please share to help this fun-loving, cuddle kitty the forever home she deserves, whilst she may not give you years of companionship, she will give you a lifetime's worth of love. ❤️

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14/02/2025

🚨 Attention all cat owners! 🚨

Did you know that those beautiful lilies in your home could be a hidden danger to your feline companions? 🌺🐱

Lily toxicity can cause severe kidney damage and even be fatal for your beloved furball. 😢

Learn about the dangers of lily poisoning in cats and how to protect your furry friends from this silent threat. 🐾

Check out this eye-opening article now!
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https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/the-dangers-of-lilies-for-cats/

Learn about the dangers of lily toxicity in cats, how these innocent-looking flowers can cause severe kidney damage, and the importance of prevention. Protect your feline companion by understanding the risks and taking swift action in case of ingestion.

14/02/2025

Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
Chester’s still here waiting for you… 🙏

Poor Chester has had hardly any interest since arriving at the sanctuary through no fault of his own. 😢😢

The staff can't believe that no one has whisked this gorgeous chap off to his forever home as he is just the best boy! 💗

We know that if someone came along and met him, his wonderful personality would win them over and they would instantly fall in love 🥰 😍

Chester is an absolute catch so please share this post in the hope that we can make Chester's dreams come true. 🙏

Chester is looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ Private secure garden with minimum 6ft fencing.
✅️ Chester could live with children aged 12+
✅️ A pet-free home.

If you are interested in applying for Chester please click on the link below 👇

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/chester-2/

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14/02/2025

Will you be our Valentine? ❤️🐾

Today is all about showing your love for that special person in your life. 😍

This Valentines Day, why not give a gift that will last a lifetime? A gift that can offer our animals a safe future and somewhere where they receive unconditional love? ❤️🐾

Here at OAS, we want to ensure we are always here for the animals who need us most. We can only do that with your support. 💚

If you would like to show OAS some extra love then please click on the link below:

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

Alternatively, you can donate through the Facebook donate button below. Please note they set the minimum donation at £5.

We will make sure all the animals here at the sanctuary have lots of extra cuddles to show them how loved they are by all.🫶

Thank you so much for sharing the love ❤️🐾❤️

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13/02/2025

💞 NEW ARRIVALS 💞

Here are just a few of our new arrivals currently looking for their forever homes. 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, 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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13/02/2025

🐾 New Video: Feline Friends & Fur-Ever Families: Behind the Scenes at the Cattery 🐱💖🎬

We're proud to present an intimate glimpse of the love and dedication that goes into every purr at the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary.

Meet our incredible team, see our daily cat care rituals, and experience the special moments that make our cattery a true haven.

This isn't just a video; it's a journey into the lives we're changing together, one meow at a time. 🌟

👉 Watch now and be part of our mission to find fur-ever families for our feline friends. Let's spread the word and the warmth!

Step into the heart of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary's cattery and discover the compassion and dedication that fuels our mission every day. In this exclus...

13/02/2025

Please meet seven-year-old Dottie 🤍

Dottie came to our sanctuary after the sad passing of his human companion. Understandably, this has been a difficult transition for him. 💔

However, by providing Dottie with time and space to adjust to his new surroundings, we’ve had the joy of watching his personality blossom. 😻

Mr Dott as he’s become known by the team here at the sanctuary loves his socialising time. 😍

He will instantly stroll out of his hide box for fuss, his favourite activity is to roll around on his back with his tummy exposed, this is a sign of trust and he will do it to those he has quickly built a relationship with. 🥰

Having long fur, he will need a dedicated human to help keep his coat in good condition. 🪮

He is currently on a pain trial for mild arthritis to see if this helps to improve his ability to groom. If this is successful the monthly costs will be around £25 for his medication. 💊

Mr Dott needs the following type of home 🏡
👶 Can live with children aged 14+
🐈 Cannot live with other cats
🐶 Cannot live with a dog
🏠 Indoor only

If you can give Mr Dott his forever home, please click on the link below:

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

Please share to help us find Mr Dott his forever home ❤️

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12/02/2025

Big dogs need love too! ❤️

Due to their size large dogs always struggle to find homes unlike the little pups but dogs like Ruby need loving homes too! 😍

Ruby may take up a lot of room on the sofa or in your bed but she can also fill your heart with love! 💖

Ruby came to us as a stray but she instantly won everyone's hearts with her friendliness and goofy personality! 😍

She is a bit of a banana but this makes her even more loveable and fun to be around. 😆

Do you have a larger-than-average space in your world for Ruby? Is your home not a home without a dog? 🐶

Ruby is looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ An adult-only home.
✅️ A pet-free home.
✅️ A private secure garden with a minimum 6ft fencing.

If you are interested in adopting Ruby please click on the link below:

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

12/02/2025

🐶🏡 Dogs as Possessions vs. Dogs as Companions: Which Do You Choose?

Let's be honest, we probably all know people in both camps. On one side, there are those who treat dogs like possessions, just something to own and control.

But on the other side, there are people who truly understand that dogs are so much more than that. They're incredible beings capable of forming deep emotional connections with us.

In this article, we want to shed light on the negative consequences of seeing dogs as mere possessions. We want to show how much better life can be for both humans and dogs when we treat them as true family members or even our best buddies.

🐾 When we take the time to understand their needs, form those meaningful bonds, and appreciate the emotional depth they bring to our lives, it's like a whole new level of joy and happiness opens up. It's truly a beautiful thing to experience together.

Check out the article below to explore the differences and discover the transformative power of embracing dogs as genuine companions.

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/dogs-as-companions-not-possessions/

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Discover the profound impact of viewing dogs as more than just possessions. Explore the rewards of embracing them as genuine companions and the transformative power it brings. Unleash a world of joy, connection, and personal growth in the heartwarming article.

12/02/2025

We have the BEST supporters 💚

A few weeks ago little Remi and her mum visited the sanctuary to spend an hour socialising with our cats 💖

They had been busy on the lead-up to their visit making adorable catnip toys for the cats in our care. 🥰

As you can see from the photos they were a hit!! The cats adore them and even though a few weeks have passed they are still playing with them! 😍

Thank you so much to Remi and her mum for their fabulous gifts we are so grateful and really appreciate the effort that went into making them. 👏

The cats will look forward to seeing you again soon 💖

If you would like to attend cat or rabbit socialising, please click on the link below to read more about our sessions:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

11/02/2025

New Arrivals…. Aren’t they adorable 🐶❤️

All of our new arrivals are looking for their forever home. Some have specific needs whether that be medical or behavioural but they all share one thing in common, they all want to be loved unconditionally ❤️

If you are looking for a canine companion, please click on the link below 👇

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

You must read each individual bio, some are looking for very specific homes. Please only apply if you can offer them the home they need 🥰

We assess each dog as an individual, a lot of work goes into deciding what each dog needs and finding them the correct home is in turn giving them the best chance of that being their forever home ❤️

Please share to help our canine friends find their forever home 🥰

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11/02/2025

Can you help us save more animals? 👏😽

Are you an animal lover, adopter, donor, sponsor, volunteer, fundraiser?

Or are you just in awe of the superheroes helping the animals at the Sanctuary every day?

If you're either, or both... Please can you give us a 5-star review?

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Google Reviews: http://bit.ly/OASGoogleReview

Facebook Reviews: https://loom.ly/NHZC1UQ

These reviews help show the rest of the world what a great job the staff and team do here at the Sanctuary and in our shops.

More ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews = more chance of potential adopters finding us...

Thank You All So Much!😽

11/02/2025

🐕🐕 Lucky needs a home! 🐕🐕

She may be called Lucky but she's still not having much luck finding her forever home 😢😢

Maybe all good things come to those that wait but Lucky doesn't want to wait anymore! 😔

She has oodles of love to give and would be extra appreciative of a snuggly warm sofa on those cold winter mornings. 🥶

Lucky is looking for the following type of home:
✅️ A private secure garden with a minimum of 6ft fencing.
✅️ Lucky can live with children aged 8+
✅️ Lucky could live with another medium to large dog pending successful meets at the sanctuary.
✅️ A cat-free home.

If you would like to apply for Lucky or find out more please click on the link below 👇

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

Please share her plea 🙏

10/02/2025

Special Appeal ❤️🙏

Please meet the most adorable kitty around!! Peppa is five years old. She came into our care in December. We were a little shocked at how underweight she was for such a young cat. 😔

We ran various tests including an ultrasound and blood tests which showed that she had Hypercalcemia as well as being severely anaemic. 😔

Peppa has been a trooper through all of this and despite being very poorly, not that you would have known, she has fought all the way. With her fighting spirit, we have fought her corner just as much and supported her as best we can. 💖

Her most recent blood test has shown that her anaemia and calcium levels are very nearly within normal range. But sadly her kidneys have taken the brunt of the high calcium levels and sadly, it has caused irreversible damage which has now led to kidney failure. 😭

We don't know how long she has left but what we do know is that Peppa is a fighter and she deserves nothing more than to be in a loving home for as long as possible. 🙏

Peppa is looking for the following type of home 🏡
👶 Children 13+
🐈 No other cats in the home
🐶 No dogs in the home
🏡 Indoor only

We have put the above stipulations due to her condition, introducing other animals at this stage isn't doing right by Peppa. Equally, we have suggested children over 13 years old as it’s going to be an emotional rollercoaster for an adult let alone a child.

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

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

Please share to help this fun-loving, cuddle kitty the forever home she deserves, whilst she may not give you years of companionship, she will give you a lifetime's worth of love. ❤️

❤️ 😻 🏡🐈❤️