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17/10
- Animal Welfare
Introducing a New Cat to Your Home

Learn how to introduce a new cat to an existing feline resident. Discover the basics…
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27/08
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Dogs and Heat Stroke: What You Need to Know

Learn how to prevent heat stroke in dogs with this concise guide. Discover warning signs,…
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02/08
- Animal Welfare
Heat Exhaustion in Cats: Understanding the Signs, Prevention, and Treatment

As temperatures rise, cats can be susceptible to heat-related issues like heat exhaustion and heat…
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02/08
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- Animal Welfare
Tips for Helping Your New Rescue Cat Settle In

Bringing home a rescue cat is an exciting journey, but it can be daunting for…
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02/08
- Animal Welfare
The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Lost Cat

Losing a cherished cat is heart-wrenching, but there are steps you can take to locate…
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02/08
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Introducing Cats and Dogs: Three Simple Steps to Success

Introducing cats and dogs can be an exciting experience if done right. Follow these three…
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02/08
- Animal Welfare
The Dangers of Lilies for Cats

Cats are curious creatures, but their exploratory nature can become deadly when it comes to…
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28/07
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The Exciting World of Puzzle Feeders for Cats

Discover the excitement of puzzle feeders for cats - a fun way to engage their…
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12/07
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Understanding the Challenges of Dog Adoptions: A Sanctuary’s Perspective

In this article, we shed light on the reasons why some adoptions falter and emphasise…
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12/07
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Becoming a Dog Adopter: Key Considerations for Success

This article is your guide to dog adoption success, as there are some key considerations…
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We can’t understand why these two have had such

We can’t understand why these two have had such little interest 💔

Maple came into our care with four tiny two-week-old kittens. She instantly went out to one of our wonderful foster carers where she and her kittens could receive the one-to-one care she deserved. 💖

Three of her kittens have since flown the nest. Marley is really close to her mum and so we have decided it would be lovely for them to find their forever home together. 🥰

Maple originally came from a large multi-cat household so we will be looking for a home without other animals so that the limelight can be purely on them. 🥰

They are wonderful in so many ways, Maple adores her humans and just wants to be fussed. Marley is your typical kitten who loves to get up to normal kitten antics and that's when you see Maple’s kitten-like play come into force. ❤️

They are looking for the following type of home 🏡
👤 Can live with children
🐈 Cannot live with cats
🐶 Cannot live with dogs
🏡 Needs outdoor access

If you can give Maple & Marley their forever home, please click on the link below:

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

Please share to help these gorgeous girls find their forever home 🥰

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🐶🐶 Newbie Alert! 🐶🐶 Super sweet Lolly

🐶🐶 Newbie Alert! 🐶🐶

Super sweet Lolly is our fabulous newest arrival. 🥰

She really is as lovely as she looks. That little smile will brighten anyone's day. ❤️

Lolly is very friendly and loves all the fuss and attention. She would love a home where she can be the No. 1 Queen. 💖

Do you have the following type of home for Lolly 🏡
✅️ Lolly can live with Children aged 8 +
✅️ Lolly would prefer a pet-free home.
✅️ Lolly would be best in a home where she wasn't left for long periods.
✅️A private secure garden.

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

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

Please share Lolly’s plea 💖

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Are you in our Summer Raffle draw?? 😎 We have

Are you in our Summer Raffle draw?? 😎

We have some amazing prizes up for grabs but as they say… You need to be in it to win it!! 🎉

🥇Prize: £150 Cash! 💰
🥈Prize: 10 x yoga classes with YogaVenue Oxford 🧘‍♂️
🥉Prize: Red Letter Days Spa day for two! 💆‍♀️

That’s not all… here are more paw-some prizes up for grabs:
🕶️ Ralph Lauren Gift Set: 2 x sunglasses, 2 x whisky glasses + candle
🏡 1 Hour of Interior Design Consultation (Remote) from Studio 73
🛥️ Cocktail Cruise for Two from Oxford River Cruises
🐵 Woburn Safari Park - Family ticket: 2 adults & 2 children
⚽ Oxford United Official - 2 x tickets to a home game (next season)
🦓 Beale Wildlife Park - Family ticket: 2 adults & 2 children
🏰 Blenheim Palace Annual Family pass: 2 adults & 2 children
🎨 Pet portrait by Ruth Rothery
🛍️ Next Gift Set: includes scents, cosmetics, and candles for men and women
🍾 Bottle of Champagne

…plus much more to be added!

If you would like the opportunity to win one of our wonderful prizes, then please click on the link below 👇

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/raffle/summer-raffle-tickets-2024/

Tickets are available as a book of 5 tickets for £5. Raffle tickets are also available to buy from the Sanctuary.

Thank you for your support. 😻

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You're safe now little ones 💖 Bill & Ben arriv

You're safe now little ones 💖

Bill & Ben arrived at the sanctuary on Tuesday morning after a traumatic few days. 💔

They were found on a roadside after being abandoned in a carrier in Hemel Hempstead. 💔

Both the boys were in an awful state, they were covered from head to paw in urine and faeces. Their finder called various vets and rescues for help but sadly, everyone was in the same boat and nowhere had any spaces. 🥺

Thankfully, their finder didn't give up and she kept calling as many places as she could and that's when she called OAS and we were able to help. ❤️

Bill & Ben are understandably a little reserved and rightly so, we don't know what they've been through but at least they are safe. 🥰

Thank you so much to all involved for getting them the help they needed ❤️

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💞 NEW ARRIVALS 💞 Here are just a few of our

💞 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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Special Appeal ❤️ We currently have two gorge

Special Appeal ❤️

We currently have two gorgeous young dogs at the sanctuary looking for their forever homes. 😍

These two are looking for individual special homes due to their lack of socialisation at this important stage of their life. 🥺

Both dogs are wary of new people and sometimes find life very overwhelming. 💔

Due to this, they will need dedicated adopters who are prepared to put in the work and deal with any challenges that arise. Potential adopters will need to come to the sanctuary multiple times to meet either dog. 🐶

Both Penny and Poppy are wonderful dogs that will thrive with guidance but due to their nature, they will need specific homes at this time. 🙏

Do you have the following type of home 🏡
✅️ A private secure garden with a minimum of 4ft fencing.
✅️ An adult-only home.
✅️ Could potentially live with another dog who is already neutered and has an easygoing nature.
Resident dogs will need to be tolerant of puppies that can also be nervous.
✅️ Experience with nervous dogs is beneficial.

If you are interested in applying for either Poppy or Penny please click on the link below:

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

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URGENT Foster Home Needed 💖 We are currently i

URGENT Foster Home Needed 💖

We are currently in need of a foster home for Bambi. ❤️

She joined the OAS family last week after her family was moving home. She's only 10 months old and you've guessed it she’s pregnant!! She's only a kitten herself and the whole situation is heartbreaking. 💔

Fostering is so rewarding but at the same time, it can be emotionally difficult, especially when they are ready to fly the nest. 😍

Duties will include:
🐈 Being there to support her through labour
🐈 Following a socialisation plan
🐈 Litter training
🐈 Weaning the kittens
🐈 Giving oral worming medication every two weeks
🐈 Giving lots of cuddles

The sanctuary will provide everything they need whilst in your care. 🐾

We are looking for someone who can offer the following:

✅ Pet-free home or a spare room
✅ Cat savvy children
✅ A safe space within the home
✅ Someone who will be around most of the day
✅ Previous fostering experience of pregnant cats would be great but not essential.

All foster carers must be able to drive to the sanctuary and in the event of an emergency travel to The Hart Veterinary Centre in Bicester & Aylesbury

If you would like to offer a foster home please click on the link below:

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

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New Staffy Alert 😍😍🥰 At 13 years young y

New Staffy Alert 😍😍🥰

At 13 years young you may be fooled into thinking this handsome devil is a senior dog but NO. In Max's mind, he is a young pup who loves life and is enthusiastic about everything! ❤️

Being an older chap Max will need a sunny sofa space and a family that understands that although young at heart and full of beans Max cannot frolic as much as he would like. 🥺

A lovely relaxed retirement home is what Max needs. 🙏

Do you have a space on your sofa for Max?

Do you have the following type of home 🏡
✅️ Max is looking for an adult-only home
✅️ Max would prefer a pet-free home.
✅️A private secure garden.

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

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/adoption/dogs/max-3/

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Thank you to all of our supporters who attended ou

Thank you to all of our supporters who attended our Bingo & Quiz night on Saturday. ❤️

You helped us to raise a fantastic £1098 👏👏👏

We hope everyone had a wonderful evening and we send our heartfelt thanks to all for supporting our event. 💖

Events like these wouldn't be possible if it weren't for our amazing fundraising volunteers who give up their free time to organise events like these. You are an amazing bunch and we’re very grateful. 😍

We will be holding another event towards the end of the year. If you think you can beat Keith’s Mastermind quiz or you’re a bingo pro then we hope to see you at our next event! 🥰

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💔 Please help Ghost & Vinnie 💔 Last week we

💔 Please help Ghost & Vinnie 💔

Last week we had two cats handed into our care who urgently needed our help.

Ghost & Vinnie were matted from head to paw. Poor Vinnie was so badly matted that he wasn't able to pass normal faeces. This consequently caused an infection and a very sore bottom. 🥺

Ghost has a cherry eye which will need surgery to correct this. He was equally badly matted and needed a full-body De-matt. 💔

These boys are nothing less than adorable and instantly have lots of love to give to their human caregivers. 😻

Ghost will need to undergo corrective surgery for his Cherry Eye and we hope that no lasting damage has been done to Vinnie but time will tell. 🙏

We are estimating that between the care they have already received and their future treatment, we need to raise around £1800

Massive thanks go out to our wonderful vets The Hart Veterinary Centre in Bicester & Aylesbury for rushing them in for their emergency De-matts and all the hours it took them to shave every inch of fur off of their bodies.

Please, even if you can only spare £1 this will help towards the care they desperately need. To donate, you can either click on the link and donate via our website or hit the Facebook donate button below:

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

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for supporting these gorgeous boys.

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UPDATE: Now reunited with her owner and the chip h

UPDATE: Now reunited with her owner and the chip has now been registered 💖

Dog Found 🐶

Earlier this afternoon we had a black female dog handed to us after being found on The Green in Stadhampton.

Sadly, the microchip hasn't been registered so we are unable to contact her human companions. 💔

If you are missing a black female dog please contact us, we will need to see some photographic evidence.

Please contact us on any of the following:
📞 01865 890239
📧 laura@oascharity.org.uk
💬 DM us

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Special Appeal for Sheldon ❤️ Sheldon arrived

Special Appeal for Sheldon ❤️

Sheldon arrived at the sanctuary as a stray. We have no information as to whether he has ever lived in a home before. 🥺

He's a worried lad and hasn't made any progress here at the sanctuary despite our team trying their very best. He will spend most of the day hiding and does not attempt to socialise with any of the team. 💔

The dilemma we are in is if we are dealing with a cat who is so worried by the cattery environment or if he's used to living as a semi-feral and doesn't want to be socialised with. 🐈

With this in mind, we are looking for a very special home. A home where he can decide if he wants to be around people or one that can offer him a rural environment where he will be fed and cared for and potentially bring you the odd present or two. 🐾

Sheldon is sociable with other cats so he could potentially live with another cat or two. Due to how worried he can be, he would be better suited to an adult-only home. 🏠

If you would be willing to give Sheldon his chance to shine, please click on the link below 👇

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

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