Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome up to 750 mistreated, abandoned and unwanted cats, dogs and rabbits every year. We often look after 70-100 animals a day.
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Since 1967 we've given animals across Oxfordshire the veterinary care, patience and love they need to start again in a new home. At any one time, we have up to 30 dogs, 60 cats and kittens and 15-20 rabbits. We also care for three goats, who are our permanent guests. We were founded to be inclusive, understanding and a place where any animal was welcome if we are able to cater to their needs. Many

of our animals come to us from difficult backgrounds. Some arrive with acute behavioural needs and some have immediate medical needs. We deal with each case individually and start by earning their trust and understanding their needs. We hold our ’non-destruction policy’ as a core principle for our work. This means that we will never put a healthy animal down and work to find each one a forever home. For those who stay at the Sanctuary a little longer than others, our staff give them as close to a pet’s life as possible, for as long as an acceptable quality of life can be maintained.

Not one application for Mabel 😢Young Mabel is a fabulous pup with huge potential, but somehow she hasn't managed to find...
07/09/2026

Not one application for Mabel 😢

Young Mabel is a fabulous pup with huge potential, but somehow she hasn't managed to find her forever person 😢

She's seen her doggie friends come and go, but nobody has come for her! 💔

What does a girl need to do to get noticed? 😩

Mabel is a friendly girl who loves to have fun. Whether that's a walk with her dog pals, cuddles on the sofa or maybe a game of fetch.
You can't help but smile when you're with her. 🥰

We know there's a special home out there with a Mabel-shaped sofa space just waiting for her. 🙏❤️

Mabel is looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ A cat-free home
✅️ Mabel could live with an active, medium- to large dog pending successful meets at the sanctuary.
✅️ She can live with teenagers aged 14+
✅️ Mabel needs an active home with adopters who are prepared to engage in training.

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

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/animals/mabel-3/

When the summer holidays are over, but you're not ready to go back to normality 🤣 ❤️ 😻
07/09/2026

When the summer holidays are over, but you're not ready to go back to normality 🤣

❤️ 😻

Another Day in the Rescue World 💔 Every rescue up and down the country is drowning right now in the ever-increasing nu...
06/09/2026

Another Day in the Rescue World 💔

Every rescue up and down the country is drowning right now in the ever-increasing number of cats needing help. It's a heartbreaking situation. 😭

Pictured below is Panda and her five eight-day-old kittens. She was found giving birth on someone's doorstep- yes, you read that right!! This is her third litter this year. 💔

Then we have Peggy, a three-week-old kitten found yesterday. We have searched high and low for her mum and any potential siblings, but they are nowhere to be seen. This is equally heartbreaking because in a few months, Peggy’s mum will be pregnant again and the whole situation will be even worse. Finding mum is the only way to stop the cycle. 😩

We urgently need people to take action. Below is a link to a petition asking the government to introduce a national strategy to tackle the cat overpopulation and rescue crisis

This strategy should seek to expand affordable neutering, support overwhelmed rescue centres, strengthen responsible pet ownership education, and review measures to reduce irresponsible breeding and cat abandonment.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/777945

Please sign and share the petition! 🙏📝

You can help this awful situation by doing the following:
✅ Spread the word to friends and family to neuter their cats.
✅ Adopt, don't shop - Rescues need you to adopt to help other animals in need rather than lining the pockets of breeders
✅ Don't take on a cat or any animal if you can't afford their basic care. Neutering is included in basic care. It shouldn't be up to rescues to pay for your animals to be neutered. This is your responsibility.
✅ Support your local rescues with food, litter and donations where possible. The link to our wishlist is in the comments.

As always, thank you to all our supporters who help our animals; we really appreciate your support. Thank you to our fabulous team, who are doing their best to help as many animals as possible. 💚

Hello 👋 My name is Willow! I'm 4 yrs old. 🧡🤍My previous home was too busy for my liking; I wasn’t happy living with othe...
05/09/2026

Hello 👋

My name is Willow! I'm 4 yrs old. 🧡🤍

My previous home was too busy for my liking; I wasn’t happy living with other cats and sadly spent most of my day hiding. 😭

I would love nothing more than to find a home where I can be the only fur princess. 👑

Whilst I may be a little timid, I am already starting to show progress here in the cattery. My fabulous carers spend time with me each day, which brings so much comfort. 💚

Although I can hear and smell other cats, I know that everything in my room belongs to me and I no longer need to worry. 🥰

Last week I took a big step and decided to put on my brave pants to have a snuggle with one of my carers. It was so nice to feel comfortable enough to enjoy the one-to-one time finally. 😻

I can’t wait to find my new forever home, but please only apply if you are patient and willing to give me the time I deserve to settle into my new home. ❤️

I’m looking for the following type of home 🏡
👥 Adult-only home
🐈 Cannot live with cats
🐶 Cannot live with dogs
🏠 Indoor-only home

If you can give me the type of home I’m looking for, please click on the link below 👇

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

Don’t worry, you can still help me even if you can’t offer me a home; you can hit the share button ❤️

❤️ 😻 🏡🐈❤️ ❤️

New Arrivals…. Aren’t they adorable 🐶❤️All of our new arrivals are looking for their forever home. Some have specific ne...
05/09/2026

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/animal-type/dog/

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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🍰 It's our birthday!Our Eynsham shop turns one today, and we're celebrating with free birthday cake, special offers and ...
05/09/2026

🍰 It's our birthday!

Our Eynsham shop turns one today, and we're celebrating with free birthday cake, special offers and a shop full of bargains.

Over the past year, we've discovered firsthand why Eynsham describes itself as a "great place to belong." For us, that has an extra special meaning. Every purchase and donation made at our shop helps us find a safe, loving home where the rescue dogs, cats and rabbits in our care can truly belong. ❤️

Here's what's happening today:

🍰 Free birthday cake
Pop in, grab a slice and celebrate our first year with us.

🛍️ Special offers
Discounts across departments throughout the shop.

🐶 Adopt a cuddly pet
Choose a fluffy toy dog or cat to adopt in return for a donation to help their real-life counterparts at our Sanctuary in Stadhampton. Every cuddly pet comes with its own personalised adoption certificate!

📦 Secondhand September donation drop-off
Having a clear-out? Bring us your quality pre-loved clothes, books and bric-a-brac. Your donations stock our shelves and help raise vital funds for the animals in our care.

📍 Newland Street, Eynsham
🕙 Open today, 10am to 4pm

Thank you, Eynsham, for an amazing first year. Here's to many more! 🐾

Forever Home Friday 🖤🐈‍⬛💚He was a little nervous at first, but over the last few weeks his personality has really come t...
04/09/2026

Forever Home Friday 🖤🐈‍⬛💚

He was a little nervous at first, but over the last few weeks his personality has really come through, and he's such a silly, playful cat. He will chase his toys for ages, then roll over for a well-deserved nap with his legs straight up in the air. 😻

A big fan of trying to beat up paper bags. He's very talkative as well, chirping away at us to say good morning and trying to convince us he hasn't already been fed.🤣💚

He's also surprised us with how affectionate and cuddly he is, not that we would have minded if he'd rather settle in some more, but from the first week he's been jumping up into bed with us at night and curling up with me whilst I work. 🥰

Going into adopting, we knew we wanted to do our best to give a good home to a cat others may overlook, and I honestly think we were always waiting for him. He's jumped straight in and feels like he was always meant to be here, even if we do have to get better at hiding our socks before he collects them under the sofa. 🤣💖

Thank you for everything you guys did for him, and for everything you continue to do for other animals ❤️

He's truly the highlight of our days now; we've become proper cat dads 😂❤️

🐈‍⬛💚

Thank you so much to Hoppity’s adopters for giving him such a wonderful home. We are so honoured to have such fabulous adopters. 💖

❤️ ❤️ 😻

03/09/2026

🎻 Have you got your tickets yet? OctoCello's fundraising concert for Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary is coming to All Saints Church, Brill on Saturday 26 September at 7pm. 🐾💜

Eight cellos performing popular favourites, from Mozart and Gilbert & Sullivan to Leonard Cohen and Burt Bacharach, joined by the wonderful a ca****la choir The Voice Section.

The concert is organised by Rachael, who volunteered with our cats back in 2022 and is performing on the night. Every penny raised goes towards caring for and rehoming the cats, dogs and rabbits here at the Sanctuary. 🐶🐱🐰

🎟️ Tickets: £15, under 16s free
📅 Saturday 26 September, 7pm
📍 All Saints Church, Brill
🎫 In advance from Brill Stores or by emailing [email protected]

If you love live music, or just want to support the animals, come along. And please share this post to help fill the church! 🐾

💙 Could you make Squeak’s world complete again? 💙At 12 years young, lovely Squeak has found himself searching for a new ...
03/09/2026

💙 Could you make Squeak’s world complete again? 💙

At 12 years young, lovely Squeak has found himself searching for a new family after his previous humans moved to Australia. It was a heartbreaking goodbye, but they made sure he would be safe and cared for before they left. 🥺

Squeak has been very well loved throughout his life, and it certainly shows! He is a sweet, affectionate gentleman who adores attention, cuddles and—as you might have guessed—a few tasty treats! 😻

He isn’t asking for much—just a peaceful home where he can relax, feel loved again and spend his retirement years being thoroughly spoiled. ❤️

Squeak needs the following type of home:

👧 Can live with children aged 8+
🐱 Cannot live with other cats
🐶 Cannot live with dogs
🏡 Needs outdoor access
💕 Would love a quiet family home with plenty of cuddles—and treats!

Could you give this wonderful older boy the happy ending he deserves? Click on the link below to meet Squeak 👇

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

🙏 Please share Squeak’s post far and wide—his perfect family could be just one share away! 💙

❤️ 😻 🏡🐈❤️

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The Village Green, Watlington Road
Stadhampton
OX447UB

Telephone

+443001020077

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