As the darker mornings and colder evenings settle in, life at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary carries on as busy as ever. Our dedicated staff are working hard through the winter weather – though we can’t say the same for some of our dogs, who’ve become rather reluctant to leave their cosy beds for walkies!
November is always a particularly focused month for our rehoming team. With Christmas approaching, we work hard to find homes before the festive period – we never rehome animals as Christmas gifts, and prefer to see our residents settled into genuine forever homes before the seasonal chaos begins.
We’re thrilled to share that 69 animals found their forever families in November – a wonderful result as we head into winter.
That includes 10 dogs, 56 cats and kittens, and 3 rabbits. Every adoption means a warm home just in time for the coldest months ahead.
Our Canine Companions
Hollie, Katy, Bandit, Millie & Maisie, Ziah, Lily, Star, and Bailey & Bonnie all trotted off to their new families this month.
Our Rabbit Residents
Rosie & Grogu hopped off together, while Watson found a home of his own.
Our Fabulous Felines
November’s cat and kitten adoptions are bursting with wonderful names and happy endings:
Kaitlin, Penelope Garcia, Sarah Sanderson, Mary Sanderson, Winifred Sanderson and Thackery Binx (yes, there’s a Hocus Pocus theme!), Lady Marmalade, Ralph & Russo, Bo-Peep, Mr Pricklepants, Pedro, Elwood, Pocus, Radcliffe, Flo-Jo, Christie, Wilma, Farah (spot the athlete theme?), Dolly, Millie, Gracie, Sylvie, Daisy, Heather, Storm, Sebastian, Tiddles, Mittens, Tia, Arthur, Merlin, Trixie, Buttons, Dustin, Salem, Buttercup, Angel, El, Diamond & Tigger, Jaxx, Duchess, Lucas, Smurfette, Bonnie, Fluffy, Calypso, Mike, Dotty, Lady Fluffington and Violet.
Neil & Tony: Dumped and in Pain
Two tiny kittens were dumped at the sanctuary one Saturday. Whilst Tony seemed okay, little Neil wasn’t bearing weight on his back leg. X-rays confirmed our worst fears – a fractured femur and a dislocated hip.
Despite the pain he must have been in, Neil kept trying to play. Animals really are remarkable.
We may never understand why someone abandoned these two, but thanks to our incredible supporters, we were able to get Neil the care he needed. We launched a fundraiser to cover his treatment, and the response was overwhelming.
Neil is now recovering and, along with Tony, will soon be looking for a loving home.
Lily: On the Mend
Lily arrived with a nasty fracture to her back leg, but that didn’t stop her trying to do normal cat things. Animals have incredible resilience.
Thanks to the team at The Hart Veterinary Centre, Lily had successful surgery to pin and stabilise the fracture. She’s now recovering with one of our dedicated foster families and will be ready for adoption in a few weeks.
Good luck, little one.
Gerrard: A Little Fighter
Gerrard arrived with his mum Rosa and two siblings, all in very poor condition. Tragically, his siblings Betty and George weren’t strong enough to fight the infection and passed away.
But Gerrard kept fighting. Despite being so small, his spirit was huge.
Thanks to the care at The Hart Veterinary Centre – and the generosity of our supporters – Gerrard pulled through. He’s now back with Rosa in foster care, and the reunion was every bit as heartwarming as you’d imagine.
These two will be up for adoption soon. Thank you to everyone who donated and to Gerrard’s amazing foster family.
Eamon: A Life on the Streets
Not every story ends the way we hope.
We were alerted to a cat who had been straying for at least two years. The finder thought she was a heavily pregnant female, but something didn’t feel right.
Our friends at The Hart Veterinary Centre quickly discovered the truth. Eamon, as we named him, was an entire male in terrible condition – missing an eye, with a severe mouth infection, and an abdomen full of fluid and masses.
There was nothing we could do to save him. The kindest thing was to let him go peacefully, surrounded by warmth, love, and a full tummy.
Eamon had never been neutered or microchipped. He’d spent his life fighting for survival on the streets – something no cat should endure.
His story is a powerful reminder: neutering male cats is just as important as neutering females. Stories like Eamon’s are preventable.
Run free, sweet boy. You deserved so much more.
Thank You!
Every adoption, every donation, every share – it all makes a difference. Thank you for helping us give these animals the second chances they deserve.
If you’d like to support our work, you can donate here.
From all of us at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary, we wish you a safe and peaceful festive season.